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Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :MPs Pay Rise. 19 December 2012
Date: 2012
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0023691
Description: Two men sit reading the newspaper. One says, "The bad news is politicians have been given a pay rise'. The other asks, 'What's the good news?' The first responds, 'It's going to be distributed to them by Novopay.' At the bottom a small figure says, 'Pai Hekia'. Context: Members of Parliament received a retrospective 1.9 per cent pay rise from 1 July 2012. Novopay is the problem-plagued online school payroll system launched by the Ministry of Education in August 2012. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :[Novopay] 2 February 2013
Date: 2013
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0023950
Description: Shows a egg representing Novopay which has fallen off a wall and is holding up a white flag of submission. Steven Joyce stands over the broken egg with a tube of glue in one hand and is scratching his head. Refers to Minister in charge of Novopay Steven Joyce stuck with the job of fixing Novopay which is already 'broken'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'Oh No! Hekia has put my payout in the hands of Novopay!' 0...
Date: 2013
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0024132
Description: Shows Lesley Longstone standing in front of Big Ben, holding an envelope with a letter regarding her final salary payment. Context: Longstone, the former head of the Ministry of Education who was recruited specifically for the position from England, resigned from her post after only 13 months on the job, amid the Novopay debacle and disagreements with Minister of Education, Hekia Parata. Longstone received a before-tax payout of over $425,000-- the equivalent of six months remuneration and $157,523 in outstanding holiday pay and a payment in lieu of notice. The Novopay online payroll system has resulted in tens of thousands of errors since it was implemented in August 2012, with some teachers getting paid too much, others too little, and some not at all. (Stuff.co.nz, 5 Mar 2013) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'And so Mr Elder...was this the perfect storm that continued t...
Date: 2013
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0024251
Description: Former Solid Energy CEO, Don Elder, stands at a podium. A voice asks him, 'And so Mr Elder... Was this the perfect storm that continued to suck ridiculous salaries out of a dying company and then deposit them into its CEO's bank accounts?' Refers to Solid Energy, New Zealand's largest coal mining company and a state owned enterprise, which holds debt of $389 million. In describing the conditions that led to the financial difficulties, former CEO Don Elder, former Chairman John Palmer, along with both the Minister of State Services Tony Ryall and the Minister of Finance Bill English all referred to it as a 'perfect storm.' Elder left his position at the company on 4 February 2013, but was retained for two months, working from home at the same salary he earned as chief executive to help with the company's transition. (Stuff.co.nz, 7 March 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :New drought areas listed. 17 March 2013
Date: 2013
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0024254
Description: Shows various figures digging for water in the midst of a drought. Commentary on current issues in New Zealand such as lack of water, unemployment, politics, and the economy. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :The next Mayoral overseas venture?...' 4 February 2012
Date: 2012
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0020157
Description: A plane flies into the distance. Attached to it by a rope is a large package containing Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and CEO of the City Council Tony Marryatt. The package is addressed 'Deepest Siberia c/- isolated hellhole Russia'. The mayor looks on the bright side considering this to be a junket the people will approve of. Context: Public disapproval of the Mayor's two-week tour of Asian countries with a Christchurch International Airport-led delegation. The airport is paying for the mayoral couple to take part in the trip. There is public criticism that the trip take place at this time because of ongoing problems with the council and earthquake recovery. There is also criticism of Tony Marryatt's $68,000 pay increase considered poor form when so many people are struggling with earthquake related problems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Must be time to bring in the Dam Busters!' 27 March 2012
Date: 2012
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0020662
Description: A phalanx of 'Power Company CEOs' shores up enormous piles of banknotes rather like a dam shoring up water. Context: A report shows the best-paid chief executives were from state-owned energy companies. Mighty River Power, Solid Energy, Meridian Energy and Genesis Power all paid their chief executives more than $1 million. Big rises took their deals to more than $5.5 million combined. (ODT 27 March 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Sorry... nuthin' for you... there's no room left in the sack!...
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019823
Description: Santa Claus who represents the 'CCC' (Christchurch City Council) carries an enormous sack that represents 'Marryatt's pay rise' on his back. The hopes of a Christchurch earthquake victim who is trying to deal with a crack in his lawn are dashed when Santa says 'Sorry nuthin' for you... theres's no room left in the sack!' Context: Tony Marryatt is the Christchurch City Council's chief executive who has recently been given a controversial $68,000 pay rise for his performance during a year (because of the earthquakes) in which he has 'never worked so hard in my life'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Communication... it's all in the wording!' 28 January 2012
Date: 2012
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0020106
Description: The cartoon refers to the controversial pay rise offered to the CEO of the Christchurch City Council, Tony Marryatt. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Psssssssst! Drop it boy... and we'll bounce it 'round again!'...
Date: 2012
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0020103
Description: Chief executive of the Christchurch City Council, Tony Marryatt, has announced he has turned down a controversial $68,000 pay rise. The pay rise is particularly controversial in the face of widespread hardship in Christchurch because of the earthquakes that began in September 2010 and continue still. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).