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Date: 1956

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :200 original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1955 to 1962.

Reference: A-309-064

Description: Shows a rubbish truck (Local bodies) stopping by the side of the road. There is one rubbish man on the back of the truck and one on the footpath. There is a huge pile of rubbish (Transport losses) on the footpath which has been dumped there by a man who is walking away and rubbing his hands. Refers to the Auckland transport levies. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1973

From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s

Reference: A-297-114

Description: A group of people waiting at Ara bus stop watch a snail 'wizz' passed their stop at an incredible speed. Extended Title - WIZZ! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on watercolour paper, 206 x 104 mm

Date: 1973

From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s

Reference: A-297-125

Description: A man strides out into the rain, singing and looking down at his pocket which is full of money. He is wearing a hat with 'Railways' written on it. May relate to the Labour government's decision in July 1973 to fund the Britomart project - which would provide Auckland with a new railway system. Extended Title - Railways. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on watercolour paper, 345 x 285 mm

Date: 1982

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :One folder of original cartoons published in the Auckland Star 1970s - 1980s.

Reference: A-305-148

Description: Shows two men drinking at a pub, one of them is reading the paper which is all about the developments Auckland city wants to make. The man makes a comment about needing public transport to get to them all. Refers to the inadequate public transport system in Auckland. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Auckland dreams. Opera house. Sports stadium. Convention centre. $170 million. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, 250 x 150 mm Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1989

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[18 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in July and August, 1989.]

Reference: A-225-241

Description: Cartoon shows a man wearing an Auckland hat, shooting up in his arm with a hypodermic needle. He smiles over a map. He is addicted to dreaming of new transport schemes for Auckland. Other Titles - August Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on card 183 x 273 mm.

Date: 1 October 1964

From: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George 1902-1992 :[Cartoons drawn for the New Zealand Herald]

Reference: B-100-023

Description: Two men on the stage. Auckland mayor, Dove Meyer-Robinson is seated at a piano singing `Any more fares? Any more fares'. A man in a wheelchair, signing a A.T.B. takeover sings `Our big six-wheeler, lime-green painted Auckland transport-er-Regional Authority diesel engined, 97 horse power ominibus!'. Inscriptions: Recto - above image - Signatures of Donald Swann and Michael Flanders; Recto - beneath image - Best wishes from Des Swann & Ron Wilcox, Takapuna, N.Z. October 1964 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink, 260 x 430 mm on paper 375 x 513 mm

Date: 1988

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[Cartoons published in the Auckland Star, April 1988]

Reference: A-305-132

Description: Shows a man (Auckland) fast asleep in his bed. He is dreaming about bridges, tunnels, catamarans and rail cars. There is a dream fairy floating above him with her wand. She has decided to let him sleep and dream a few minutes longer. Refers to traffic problems in Auckland. Extended Title - Auckland. Bridges! Tunnels! Speedy catamarans! Light rail cars! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and whiteout on card 130 x 220 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Turnbull Library Pictures.

Date: 1989

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[25 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in September and October, 1989.]

Reference: A-225-258

Description: Cartoon shows a man called Auckland despondently surveying the shattered dream of the Americas Cup on the floor. Behind him, a smiling cherub named "Rapid Transit" taps him on the head and asks if Auckland will now turn its attentions to a solution to its transport problem. Other Titles - September Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on card 175 x 260 mm.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-033

Description: The cartoon shows Robert Muldoon, representing the government, dancing with a slim agile lady representing alternative fuels. On a bench behind Muldoon a lady, representing ARA public transport, is sitting down. She is wearing shabby clothes and spider webs have formed between her and the bench. Refers to the governments decision to put Auckland's public transport system on hold to investigate alternative fuels. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 270 x 190mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1934

Reference: PA1-o-832

Description: An eclectic collection of images from more than one holiday including views of Port Said and the Suez Canal from the deck of the "Jervis Bay". Many are stock post card views of New Zealand towns and cities including earthquake damage to Napier and Hastings. Most interesting are three photos of damage to Pahiatua from the earthquake of March 1934. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s).

Date: 1989

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[32 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in March and April, 1989.]

Reference: A-225-197

Description: Cartoon shows an engineers standing by a bus stop sign. He calls to a group of people who are moving away to the left, having given up waiting at the bus stop. This implies the inconvenience of the bus system in Auckland, and the public impatience with city engineers who are responsible for its efficiency. Other Titles - April Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on card 173 x 261 mm.

Date: 1979

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning Auckland issues. Published in the Auckland star, 1976 - 1979].

Reference: A-334-069

Description: In eight frames, an Auckland Regional Authority transport committee meets to make suggestions for the transport problems facing Auckland. 'What we need Mr Chairman is revolutionary thinking.' They proceed to describe the old system of trams and ferries - 'Perhaps something running on rails, with wooden seats, powered by electricity, that go clang! clang!, connecting with a network of coal-burning ferries to the Shore.' The last frame shows the city at night with discussions still going on in the ARA building, 'By Jove, I think we're on to something.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 193 x 270 mm Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1976

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[Original cartoons published in the Auckland star, 1976].

Reference: A-347-008

Description: Shows a man browsing a rack of books in a bookshop. The titles are: Is there life after death? Flying saucers, Latest report on rapid transit, Visitors from space, Ghosts, The unknown, Will-o'-the wisps. Refers to the fact that a planned rapid transit scheme seems very unlikely to eventuate. Other Titles - Supernatural and psychic phenomena Inscriptions: Recto - top left - BROMHEAD Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on sheet, 162 x 228 mm, stuck to board (title stuck to board separately)

Date: 2009

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0011207

Description: Caricature of Transport Minister, Steven Joyce, who is shown driving an earth moving machine. Steven Joyce has announced that the NZ Transport Agency has identified more cost effective options for the construction of the Waterview Connection section of Auckland's Western Ring Route. Many people will have to be rehoused or their houses moved elsewhere. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009317

Description: Shows three representives thinking about Auckland Traffic Planning. The first is representing 'Roading' and thinks of more roads. The second represents 'Urban planning' and thinks of give way signs. While the third and final representative for 'Public Transport' can not think of anything. Refers to the problem of Auckland traffic. See DCDL-0009317 for colour version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DX-014-720

Description: A man stands at an Auckland bus stop with high-rise buildings behind. In a series of three scenes while he looks this way and that for the bus his beard grows long. Probably refers to problems with the Auckland bus service. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2005

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DX-022-199

Description: Deputy Prime Minister, Michael Cullen, makes an omelette; he takes eggs from a bowl labelled "NZ motorist", and breaks them into a hot fryingpan labelled "Auckland motorways". Refers to the huge amount of government funding allocated to improving the Auckland motorway. Extended Title - NZ motorists. Auckland motorways. Quantity: 1 digital image(s) ..

Date: 2002

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009316

Description: Shows three representives thinking about Auckland Traffic Planning. The first is representing 'Roading' and thinks of more roads. The second represents 'Urban planning' and thinks of give way signs. While the third and final representative for 'Public Transport' can not think of anything. Refers to the problem of Auckland traffic. See DCDL-0009317 for black and white version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Crimp, Daryl, 1958-:[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post and other newspapers]

Reference: DCDL-0002475

Description: Shows the Auckland Mayor in an Air NZ passenger seat, holding a glass of wine and being catapulted through the air. Refers to the company's recent experiences where parts of their planes fell to the ground during flight. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0027914

Description: Shows the Transport Minister, Gerry Brownlee, arriving in a board room meeting about 'City underground loop' in Auckland City. He asks them "What was that about needing a large boring machine?". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).