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Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0017752

Description: In the first frame a man smiles as he passes a billboard with a news headline reading 'Osama bin Laden dead'; he hopes this is 'an end to terrorism'. In the second frame he passes another billboard with a headline reading 'Another child abuse death' abd he thinks 'But not yet'. Context - Osama bin Laden, 54, was killed after a gunbattle with Navy SEALs and CIA paramilitary forces at a compound in the city of Abbottabad and was buried at sea. Osama bin Laden was behind Twin Towers attack 9/11/2001 which killed nearly 3000 people, including the 19 hijackers. Also the persistent cases of child abuse and deaths in New Zealand. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024295

Description: Under the title 'Baby left in vehicle in carpark, had a note' is a cartoon of the incident, with the cartoonist's version of the note: 'Who turned off the radio? I was listening to the cricket!' Refers to a news item of a baby being left in a Porirua carpark with a note. The date of the incident (25 March 2013) coincides with the third cricket test between New Zealand and England which had the attention of much of the nation. Perhaps New Zealanders have too much interest in sport and too little in their children's welfare? 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-0021632

Description: Shows a family (clearly Maori) with numerous children. There is much violence in evidence. The man is outraged at the notion of Gay people being allowed to adopt children. Context: Three private members bills which would enable same-sex adoption are either in the Parliamentary members' ballot or are being drafted. (Stuff 28/05/2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020197

Description: The cartoon shows in a series of cameos a Maori man trying to raise the interest of a second Maori man in child abuse statistics. The second man is interested only in protesting against government asset sales. Maori health researcher, Dr Fiona Cram, in a report published by the Families Commission, says family poverty is "the major contributing risk factor for children" - and Maori children are twice as likely as European children to live in poverty. (NZ Herald Jan 26 2012) The Families Commission report says agencies' inadequate systems are putting vulnerable children at risk. The report discusses the possible introduction of mandatory reporting in place in Australia which creates a legal responsibility for professionals to report any cases of actual or suspected abuse. (Stuff 26/01/12) The 2012 Waitangi Day celebrations were disrupted by protests against the intention of the government to sell public assets including land. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0021771

Description: Shows two frames. First frame is Social Development Minister Paula Bennettl not sterilise bad mothers. Second frame shows Bennett running after the fathers with a chainsaw. Context: Bennett denied she commented that government was considering sterilising abusive mothers. She says she was talking about removing children from abusive parents (TV3 website 6 June 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023150

Description: Shows Minister for Social Development, Paula Bennett, stating that 'Poverty is no excuse for child abuse'. Context: Paula Bennett has recently issued her white paper on child abuse. It includes a database that will automatically flag at-risk children and see information shared between seven Government departments that deal with families. Critics say this does not address the causes of abuse - the much wider issues, systematic issues around poverty, domestic violence, around the risk to children, the risk to children in their homes and the risk to mothers within their homes. 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-0023385

Description: Shows wanted posters for various crimes, with a large poster labeled 'child abuse' which is without a face, showing the difficulty of catching perpetrators. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0019860

Description: Santa Claus is listening to yet another child telling him what he wants for Christmas and is dismayed when the child, who has a broken arm and is covered with injuries, asks for 'Someone who cares please'. Context: the continuing problem of child abuse and child poverty in New Zealand. 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-0020032

Description: The problem of abused and neglected children and the sense that public interest seems to be aroused by the plight of animals almost more than that of children. The deadline for submissions on the Green Paper on Vulnerable Children is the 28 February. 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-0018216

Description: A hikoi marches into the distance unaware that they have trampled over two children representing 'child abuse'. They realise that it is a 'foreshore and seabed' hikoi again. Context - Labour's social development spokeswoman, Annette King, said although a Green Paper was "laudable", the Government already had enough information on child abuse. The Green Paper process, which is a tentative report into an issue, meant it would be months before the Government enacted any policy. Labour Party social development spokeswoman, Annette King, says she is 'inclined to think it's more of a political stunt' from a party which said before the last election that they were going to make children a priority. (Source: www.stuff.co.nz, 25 July 2011) The cartoon suggests that Maori consider Seabed and Foreshore issues more important than child abuse. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018219

Description: The cartoon shows three children in rags and covered in bandages and plasters sitting amongst rubbish outside a house at night. Through the window of the house can be seen a large man holding a raised baton with which he is clearly beating someone. On the ground is a newspaper with a headline reading 'Happy Feet still in spotlight' and one of the children says 'Hey! Maybe if we dress as penguins, someone will help US!' Context - An Emperor Penguin, since named 'Happy Feet' appeared on Peka Peka beach north of Wellington, far from where it should have been. It became ill after eating sand (thinking it was snow) and was revived by vets at the Wellington Zoo. Happy Feet could be returned to the Southern Ocean as early as next month after receiving donations from an enthusiastic public. Labour's social development spokeswoman, Annette King, said although a Green Paper was "laudable", the Government already had enough information on child abuse. The Green Paper process, which is a tentative report into an issue, meant it would be months before the Government enacted any policy. Labour Party social development spokeswoman, Annette King, says she is 'inclined to think it's more of a political stunt' from a party which said before the last election that they were going to make children a priority. (Source: www.stuff.co.nz, 25 July 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).