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Date: 2011

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0017802

Description: The cartoon shows former Green Party MP Sue Bradford and the leader of the new Mana Party, Hone Harawira, together holding a banner saying 'Vote Mana'. Sue Bradford thinks 'Mana - an old Maori word for honour, regard, esteem and respect' and Hone Harawira thinks 'or an old testament word (manna) for lots of free stuff falling from heaven!' Context - The new Mana Party suggesting rather different ideals for Sue Bradford and Hone Harawira. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0017881

Description: The cartoon is headed with the text 'Easter blockbusters - screening now!' and at the bottom is text 'Jellybeans not included'. In the first frame is a cheerful grinning rabbit with the face of Prime Minister, John Key, who sits on a large egg on which is painted the word 'HOP' and who carries a bag stuffed full of 'popularity & charisma'. In the second frame is a sad rabbit with the face of Phil Goff, leader of the Labour Party, whose egg, painted with the word 'flop' has smashed and whose 'popularity & charisma' bag has split and is empty. Context - The polling results for John Key rise ever higher while Phil Goff continues to struggle to to raise his. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023690

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key, and possibly Deputy Prime Minister Bill English, holding papers labelled, cyclone, and report. Key says, 'If only we'd told Judith Collins to go up there and tell it to go away'. Refers to Cyclone Evan, which devastated Samoa and Fiji, and brought heavy rains and gales to the North Island over Christmas 2012. Judith Collins is the Minister of Justice who recently challenged Judge Ian Binnie's findings on the David Bain murder trial. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023911

Description: Shows a glass house with Gerry Brownlee, Bob Parker, and Tony Marryatt trapped inside. Context: According to an international survey, houses in Christchurch are among the least affordable in the world. Experts say that the loss of thousands of quake-damaged homes is a 'massive factor' in the rise of Christchurch house prices. Brownlee is Minister for Canterbury Earthquake recovery; Parker is a former television host and current mayor of Christchurch, and Marryatt is chief executive officer of Christchurch City Council. (Stuff.co.nz, 23 Jan 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024243

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key leaning out the window of an office building holding a measuring glass outwards. A man inside the office asks if he's checking for falling rain, and another responds, 'No- credibility'. Refers to ongoing drought in the North Island of New Zealand, as well as the sale of state owned assets. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024157

Description: Shows five MPs awarded the 'Best Political Acting Awards'. Wider context coincides with the Academy Awards, but refers to MPs actions in 2012-2013. Awards go to: John Banks for 'Best act of memory loss for his role in the Kim Dotcom comedy...'; David Cunliffe for 'Best act of showing leadership support after rumours of a challenge': Hekia Parata for 'Best performance for acting like she cares after the schools shake-up drama'; Gerry Brownlee for 'Best speech of acting as if there was no housing crisis in Christchurch'; and to John Key for 'Best manic grin while going through great poll results as well as scathing critical attacks'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024533

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key, Leader of the Labour Party David Shearer, and ACT party leader John Banks portrayed as sickly-looking computers. A man stands beside them and says, 'They're all the same flashy bells and whistles, but stuff all memory!' Refers to controversies in which each politician has responded by blaming their memory for the error. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024811

Description: Aaron Gilmore, the List Member of Parliament, reclines on a pile of money, questions as to why he should resign when he has 'fat salary, travel perks, not a lot to do...'. The controversy over Aaron Gilmore's drunken behaviour in Hanmer in April 2013 intensified when he first resisted pressure to resign despite his contribution to Parliament being non-existent. There was perception that Gilmore was only holding on for the salary and other benefits. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024651

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key on one side, and David Shearer and Russel Norman he other side, in a game of tug of war with an electrical cord instead of a rope. The cord is labelled, 'electricty prices' and Key is pulling the cord in the direction of rising prices, and Shearer and Norman are pulling the cord in the direction of lower prices. Key thinks to himself, "Dang! Could be in for a bit of a power struggle!" Refers to a joint proposal between the Labour Party, which Shearer leads, and the Green Party, which Norman co-leads, to create a single buyer agency called NZ Power, which will purchase all electricity at a price based on the cost of production. Under the NZ Power setup, Labour estimates that power bills will fall by $230-$330 per annum for the average residential customer. (Scoop, 18 April 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024649

Description: Shows Lianne Dalziel, Labour Party Member of Parliament for Christchurch East, discussing the possibility of running for mayor of Christchurch. Context: Following months of speculation, The Press reported on 20 April 2013 that Dalziel will run for mayor of Christchurch against Bob Parker, the current mayor. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024989

Description: Depicts National MP Aaron Gilmore walking off carrying two suitcases. A row of Christchurch insurance men are calling for him to return and saying they have the right job for his talents. Refers to Gilmore's resignation after National Party censure following to his drunken bullying behaviour to a waiter in a Hanmer Springs restaurant (3 News 13 May 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024991

Description: Shows a politician standing in front of the Beehive and using a pump to blow up a red balloon that spells the word, scandal. May refer to recent controversies regarding the Government Security Communications Bureau. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024992

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English, and Minister of Economic Development, Steven Joyce, in a heavy iron boat with a tiny, fledgling motor out on the ocean with a tattered New Zealand flag. The boat is labelled, Economy. English says, 'Steady she goes!' as Key smiles, and Joyce leans over the edge of the boat, looking queasy. Refers to the release of the 2013 budget, and ongoing economic issues in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0025148

Description: Under the heading 'One synthetic concoction that will NEVER go away...' a hand shakes out a packet labelled 'Govt Apathy' with the words 'A bland mix of weeds that has no effect'. At the bottom there are protestors and a voice says "And if they do ban it, there'll be a follow-up called 'indecision!'" Wider context refers to public debate about the Government's responsibility to legislate around the use of synthetic drugs or so-called 'legal highs'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0029800

Description: Cartoon shows a potential leaders of the Labour Party singing on stage at the auditions for the television talent show, The X Factor. A voice from off-stage calls out, "Wrong audition! The Labour 'yawn factor's' down the road. Labour party members portrayed from left to right are Grant Robertson, Andrew Little, David Parker, and Nanaia Mahuta. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0021121

Description: ACT leader John Banks refused to answer questions about two $25,000 donations to his mayoral campaign from (internet millionaire Kim ) Dotcom which were made the day after the two men met in an April 2010. Mr Banks later signed off on campaign finance returns recording the money as coming from anonymous sources. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0022159

Description: Shows four flat politicians. Context: Boy racers who flaunt the rules are in danger of having their cars crushed. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020562

Description: Shows former Minister of ACC Nick Smith smiling nervously - 'nek minnit' (next minute) he is cinders. Context: refers to the ACC-Nick Smith scandal - Nick Smith supported an ACC claimant who was a friend - cronyism, which has led to his being relieved of his ministerial positions. The odd language is a approximation of Nick Smith's speaking style. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020510

Description: Labour leader David Shearer signals in all directions. Context: refers to David Shearer's first major speech which has been described as 'hopeful but vague'. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020512

Description: Labour deputy leader Grant Robertson tells leader David Shearer that there is evidence that the Greens are developing a deadly weapon in attracting Brian Edwards. Context: refers to Brian Edwards, well-known media personality and author who has written in his own blog 'I find myself wondering whether I want to be bothered with the Labour Party any more. Increasingly, it seems to me, the Greens reflect the philosophical and moral values to which I subscribe more accurately than the Labour Party whose philosophical and moral values are now so ill-defined as to be beyond definition'. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).