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Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0018231

Description: Text reads 'Closer defence ties with India signalled'. Below, near the Taj Mahal is a smiling Prime Minister John Key, sharing an umbrella that represents 'Nuclear proliferation' with the prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh. Context - A free trade agreement is high on New Zealand's agenda. India is not a signatory to the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which India argues entrenches the status quo of the existing nuclear weapons states whilst preventing general nuclear disarmament. India possesses nuclear weapons and maintains short- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles, nuclear-capable aircraft, surface ships, and submarines under development as possible delivery systems and platforms. (Wikipedia) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0018138

Description: Prime Minister John Key blushes with embarrassment as he stands in a pool of light beneath a bright lamp that is fixed above the door of the 'OZ Press' (Australian press). On the door-handle is a notice that reads 'Gone fishin'.' He says into his mobile phone 'Yeah, I'm with the Aussie Press now, talk about being in the spotlight...' On the ground is a newspaper with a headline reading 'PM's visit low key in Aus.' Context - John Key's visit is receiving scant mentions in the Australian media probably because the Australian media are more interested in the ailing state of the Labor Government which continues to plummet in the polls - a recent Newspoll has the Labor Party at 31 per cent, behind the opposition Coalition on 46 per cent. (NZ Herald June 20, 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0018553

Description: A huge bear representing 'world markets' snuggles up with a tiny sheep representing 'NZ Govt'. Scattered around are several chewed bones. The sheep has the eyes of PM John Key and says 'No worries'. Context: The bear signifies a downward market trend. Prime Minister John Key and his Finance Minister Bill English continue to brush aside ratings agency Standard & Poor's warning New Zealand is among the countries particularly vulnerable to the fallout from the current market meltdown. New Zealand is among those S&P says could experience export-driven slowdowns, either through weaker demand or lower export prices, or both. In addition, countries whose financial systems rely heavily on overseas markets for funding, again including New Zealand, might find it more difficult to roll over debt. (NZ Herald 24 August 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0018507

Description: The title reads 'PR firm lobbied to get Key on Letterman show'. Letterman, talk show host, strokes the nose of a pony with the smiling face of Prime Minister, John Key. The pony wears a rosette that reads 'Best pony in show'. Context: A public relations firm was paid $10,000 to broker John Key's appearance on the Letterman Show - a deal Tourism NZ says is well worth the money. The Prime Minister confirmed yesterday the United States-based public relations company lobbied for the 2009 appearance in which he read out a jokey top 10 reasons to visit NZ. (NZherald: August 10 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0018504

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister, John Key, and leader of the ACT Party, Don Brash, riding a small donkey that represents 'MMP'. John Key holds a newspaper with a headline 'Nats & ACT nod & wink deals in marginal seats. Context: Labour says the selection of ACT candidate John Banks' biographer Paul Goldsmith as National's candidate for Epsom is a "stitch-up" to ensure ACT survived. The idea seems to be that Goldsmith will be on the party list but that his standing for the Epsom seat and losing will ensure that John Banks wins the seat for ACT. Five ACT MPs would get into parliament on his shirttails.l (Stuff: 19 July 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0018306

Description: In the first three of four frames Prime Minister John Key is shown facing in all directions as he fumbles over a response to the notion of gender pay equity. In the last frame one can see that he is in fact a weather vane being blown in various directions by the wind. Context - Alasdair Thompson, CEO the Employers Manufacturing Association, went on radio to debate a new bill targeting equal pay between men and women and said some women were less productive because they took more time off for things like children and monthly periods. Later in a TV interview with Mihingarangi Forbes he said women took more time off than men because of their 'monthly sick problem'. He has been sacked and the comment has sparked huge debate. The Human Rights Commission has released the Pay Equality Bill to allow employees to ask employers if they are receiving equal pay. Prime Minister John Key appeared open to the Bill in an interview on TVNZ's Breakfast yesterday morning, but by the afternoon he not only said he did not support it, but existing laws already outlawed discrimination. He said 'We also would have real concerns if it was divisive in the workplace or had unintended consequences'. (NZH 18 July 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0017986

Description: The cartoon shows a huge candlestick labelled 'Prosperity is just around the corner' with a guttering flame that represents the 'Budget'. A family trudges round the hollow saucer of the candlestick in an unending search for 'prosperity'. Context - Refers to the depressing 2011 budget. Cuts in the 2011 May budget will hurt those on low or fixed incomes. John Key has said the high cost of KiwiSaver, Working for Families and interest-free student loans were unaffordable in the longer term. The three schemes targeted for cuts collectively cost almost $5 billion a year. He confirmed that less would go in to KiwiSaver accounts from tax credits and more would go in from both individuals and employers. (Stuff 11 May 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0017985

Description: A man watches the news on television with a newspaper in his hand that reads 'Treasury kicks off asset sales process'. The newsreader says 'Mr Brownlee announced that the Christchurch hotel will be the biggest demolition ever!!' Context - The decision by the government to 'partially privatise' electricity generators Meridian Energy, Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, coal miner Solid Energy and carrier Air New Zealand. Finance Minister Bill English hopes to raise as much as $7 billion from the sales. 'The first stage of a potential bonanza for investment banks from partial privatisations has gone live, with the Treasury seeking a project manager for the $5 billion to $7 billion sell-down.' (Stuff 25 May 2011) Demolishing the earthquake-crippled 26 storey Hotel Grand Chancellor could take up to a year, cost more than $10 million and affect about 100 businesses in the drop zone. (Press 26 May 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0017984

Description: Text at top left reads 'PM refuses to comment on Henare's tweet.... News'. The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key making a speech in the run-up to the 2011 elections. Someone from the audience asks 'P.M. What do you think of Tau Henare's tweet to Hone Harawira?' and the PM turns round to a man behind him who represents 'polls' and whispers 'Psst! What DO I think of it?' Context - John Key is riding high in the polls and takes care not to damage ratings by saying the wrong thing. Refers to an incident in which National Party MP Tau Henare has stirred up more trouble on his Twitter feed by describing ex-MP Hone Harawira as "so racist, he puts chocolate milk in his cup of tea". The Prime Minister was not eager to discuss Henare's latest Twitter outburst when he was asked whether he thought the tweet was a good look today. He says he hasn't seen it and doesn't want to comment on it. (NZHerald 24 May 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0018034

Description: Text reads 'Bill English in William SCISSOR HANDS' and the image shows Bill English as the character, Edward Scissor Hands, from the film of the same name. Context - In the 2011 budget the government made cuts in KiwiSaver, Working for Families, student loans and the public sector and a statement about'no new spending' in order to try to get the deficit down. The budget cuts are particularly hard on people with low or fixed incomes. Critics are concerned that the government does not appear to have plans for growth and development but is relying on belt-tightening to fix New Zealand's economic problems. John Key has has indicated National will campaign on further changes to labour laws - and will not rule out reinstating a youth minimum wage or changes to collective bargaining. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0018086

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key wearing a pinafore like that of the iconic '4 Square man'. The logo on John Key's pinafore reads 'Mr 4 sale'. He smiles cheerfully and holds several documents relating to 'NZ Employment law', 'NZ assets' and 'NZ Gambling law'. Context - Various attempts to improve New Zealand's economic situation. Employment law changes in New Zealand took effect 1 April and have given all employers the right to dismiss employees within a first 90-day "trial" period, with no rights to grievance procedure. This rule previously applied for small businesses of fewer than 20 employees. Now it applies in all workplaces, no matter the size of the workforce. John Key believes the Government could free up as much as $10 billion from the partial sale of key assets including state owned power companies and a stake in Air New Zealand.(Source: www.stuff.co.nz, 26 January 2011) The gambling law refers to news that the PM wants New Zealand gambling laws changed to include a casino in a proposed international convention center in Auckland. (Source: gamingzion.com, 14 July 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0017595

Description: An RNZAF helicopter named 'Spin Doctor' awaits the arrival of Prime Minister John Key who says 'Quick! It's an emergency' Context - Prime Minister John Key's office is blaming heavy traffic for booking an air force helicopter to ferry him to and from the V8 races so he could make it home in time to change for a black tie dinner. (Scoop 20 April 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0017815

Description: In the first version a crowd of huge protection squad goons wearing shades surround a small Prime Minister, John Key, who waves and smiles and shouts 'look at me. Look at me!' Text read 'Egomatic protection squad'. In a second version John Key shouts 'Don't look at me! Don't look at me!' In the third version John Key shouts 'Don't look at me.. Don't look at me! And the text reads 'Diplomatic Protection'. Context - Labour has accused Key of using the Diplomatic Protection Squad as an entourage, after its costs blew out by $800,000 in 2009/10. But Emails from Helen Clark's time as Prime Minister show a personal security detail can be turned down, despite Prime Minister John Key's insistence he has no say in the matter. (Stuff 6 May 2011) Three versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0017864

Description: Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English fly in a helicopter that represents 'MPs Super & perks' over a house that is drowning in a flood created by 'Kiwisaver cuts, insurance hikes, food prices, petrol, and low wages'. A family stand on the roof of the house and call for help but the politicians in the helicopter misinterpret the call as being enthusiastic waving and appreciative of being loved, wave back. Context - The cartoon suggests that the healthy salary enjoyed by politicians (particularly the PM and cabinet members) means they are out of touch with the plight of New Zealanders on low wages or benefits. The May budget has not improved things for people in this wage bracket at all. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).