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Winter, Mark 1958-:The Government's latest baby. 5 May 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017758
Description: Text reads 'The government's latest baby'. A stork flies through the air carrying a huge sack labelled '$55.2 mill youth employment package'. Context - The PM John Key has announced that there will be $55.2 million over four years in the upcoming budget to get young people into jobs. Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett said the new package would see subsidies for employers who agree to train a young person and give them a permanent job. The youth employment Package, has three components: Skills for Growth, Job Ops with Training, and the Limited Service Volunteer programme. (NZHerald 4 May 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :How to predict wage and employment growth. 17 May 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017843
Description: Text reads 'How to predict wage and unemployment growth. In the first of three frames text reads '1. Find a free hand' and a hand with a thumb and three fingers waves; in the second frame the text reads '2. Moisten a finger' and the person puts a finger in his mouth and in the third frame text reads '3. Hold the wet finger in the air... like Treasury do!... or was the PM just taking the mick?' Context - Prime Minister John Key said 'Treasury had forecast strong wage and employment growth over the coming years, and the "growth in average weekly wages is expected to well and truly outstrip inflation"'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :"Must be the nuts." 11 May 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017823
Description: Text at the top of the cartoon reads 'An old analogy comes to mind a mouse built to government specifications'. The frame is filled with an enormous elephant which represents a 'record deficit'. It thinks that it 'must be the nuts'. Context - The Government is borrowing $380 million a week and next week's budget will carry a record deficit of about $16 billion, Parliament was told today. Finance Minister Bill English said the Government's financial position had deteriorated "significantly" since late 2008. "The pre-election update in 2008 forecast that the deficit for this year would be $2.4 billion," he said. "It's much more likely to be around $15b or $16b. (ODT 11 May 2011) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :"And... CUT!" 20 May 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017878
Description: Finance Minister Bill English holds a megaphone labelled 'budget productions' in one hand and the 2011 Budget under his other arm. The title of the cartoon is 'Direction' and Bill English says 'And.... CUT!' Context - the announcement of the 2011 budget on 19 May saw many cuts. The New Zealand government ran an operating deficit of $10.16 billion in the nine months ended March 31, almost 15 per cent worse than forecast in December, as earthquake costs and a weaker than expected economic recovery hit the government's books. Also, Treasury said GST receipts were lower than expected and the benefits of income tax cuts were not flowing through as expected. The Budget is expected to include no additional spending from the previous budget. (NZHerald 10 May 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :'Yessss*!!@t!!'. 6 January 2012
Date: 2012
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0019937
Description: Shows a man rejoicing when he hears his firm will probably offer pay rises but his face falls when he hears that the pay rise will be below the rate of inflation. Refers to modest pay rises because of the flat economy. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :Sinking NZ. 19 May 2012
Date: 2012
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021481
Description: Refers to New Zealand's econonic woes. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :Budgets - The govt. Knight, 'Sir Plus', fires a few early arrows. 2...
Date: 2012
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021141
Description: Cartoon indicates with arrows that the 2012 May budget is likely to target student loans and smokers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :Zero. 26 May 2012
Date: 2012
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021487
Description: The first version shows the budget as a guided missile that has failed to take off after the countdown. The second version describes it in various terms for 'zero' and the third shows a blank page. Context: The 'zero' budget - the 2012 budget was announced on Thursday 24th May and was described as Finance Minister Bill English's Budget has kept good on his promise of a forecast surplus in three years, but in many small steps rather than a few bold ones. Prime Minister John Key says "Our commitment to surplus is not a single-minded goal, It's part of our wider programme to build a more productive and competitive economy." (NZ Herald May 25 2012) Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :[Treasury Brief] 4 February 2012
Date: 2012
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0020164
Description: A list of ideas from Treasury about how to stimulate economic growth is handed to Finance Minister Bill English who thinks for 15 seconds, makes the brief into a paper dart and fires it into the rubbish bin. There are two other versions with very minor differences. Context: Radical recommendations from Treasury, including reintroducing interest on student loans, have been rejected by Finance Minister Bill English. Treasury says to build greater economic resilience, a "wide and ambitious" programme of reform is needed. (TVNZ 2 February 2012) Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :A grim feary tale 'RUSSELSTILTSKIN. 9 October 2012
Date: 2012
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023124
Description: Shows Green co-leader Russel Norman as 'Russelstiltskin' (Rumpelstiltskin) spinning money. Context: Refers to the suggestion by Russel Norman that quantitative easing or so called "money printing" be used in New Zealand as a way of bringing down the kiwi dollar. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :"Some report says that a quarter of us Kiwi kids are poor." ... 13 ...
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0018799
Description: The title reads 'Child's pay.' The cartoon shows three children talking together. The first, a boy, says 'Some report says that a quarter of us Kiwi kids are poor.' The second, a girl, says 'And they're gonna get a Minister for Kids to sort it out.' The third child, another girl, says 'That's cool... better ask mum and dad for more pocket money, or else they're in for it!' Context: The cartoon suggests the possibility of any extra money given to parents not being spent on the child. 'The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has followed up its 2008 report after what it calls a substantial lack of progress on the issues facing children over the last three years. The new report, "Left Further Behind", has been launched in Wellington and Auckland this evening. On the OECD measure, New Zealand ranked just 21st of the 30 countries included and data showed at least one in five children (200,000) lived in severe or significant hardship, while at least one in four children lived below the semi-official poverty line.' (Stuff 12 September 2011) Alternate version of DCDL-0018800 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- : Treasury releases financial forecast... 26 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0019345
Description: One third of the frame, inked in black, is labelled `Surplus by 2015'. The remaining white space has the wording: `Treasury releases financial forecast - and it's All Black (well, back into the black... hopefully)'. This refers to the tenor of the Treasury financial forecasts issued prior to the 2011 election campaign. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958-:EngLASH languish over Rating Agencies. 5 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0019085
Description: The title reads 'EngLASH Languish' and further text reads 'over RATING AGENCIES.' A pen on the left has just written the text. Context: Standard & Poor's has followed fellow ratings agency Fitch to cut New Zealand's credit ratings. The agency's long-term foreign currency ratings on New Zealand have been lowered to AA from AA+ and its long-term local currency rating to AA+ from AAA. (NBR September 30 2011) Three versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :NZ's credit rating - Standard & POORS. 1 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0019033
Description: The title reads 'NZ's credit rating' and below the words 'Standard & POORS' a little kiwi swims furiously across the surface of the ocean while below lurks a huge shark. Context: Standard & Poor's has followed fellow ratings agency Fitch to cut New Zealands credit ratings. The agency's long-term foreign currency ratings on New Zealand have been lowered to AA from AA+ and its long-term local currency rating to AA+ from AAA. (NBR September 30 2011) Alternate version of DCDL-0019030 and DCDL-0019032 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :Savings Grace. 18 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0019242
Description: The cartoon shows a large dangling carrot representing 'National's $550 million Kiwisaver auto enrolment scheme.' Text reads 'SAVINGS GRACE' and continues with '... and for what we are about to be forced to receive, may we be truly thankful... 'cos we can always spit it out and get burgers and fries later. Aaarrghmen.' Context: Finance Minister Bill English this afternoon said his Government had considered KiwiSaver auto-enrolment and decided to go ahead with the plan in 2014/15 if its books have returned to surplus by then. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :Croaking - NZ's rating. 1 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0019032
Description: The title is 'Croaking' and below sits a frog that represents 'NZ's rating' croaking 'Credit, credit, credit...' Context: Standard & Poor's has followed fellow ratings agency Fitch to cut New Zealands credit ratings. The agency's long-term foreign currency ratings on New Zealand have been lowered to AA from AA+ and its long-term local currency rating to AA+ from AAA. (NBR September 30 2011) Alternate version of DCDL-0019030 and DCDL-0019033 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :NZ's credit rating. 1 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0019031
Description: The cartoon shows the '+' following 'AA' falling downwards until it becomes an 'x' and is described as 'NZ's credit rating.' A second version has the words 'Non-plused' as a title. Context: Standard & Poor's has followed fellow ratings agency Fitch to cut New Zealands credit ratings. The agency's long-term foreign currency ratings on New Zealand have been lowered to AA from AA+ and its long-term local currency rating to AA+ from AAA. (NBR September 30 2011) Two versions of this cartoon are available Alternate version of DCDL-0019032 and DCDL-0019033 Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :"Unlike others who have chosen to go from red to black attire ..." ...
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0018546
Description: A man with a '$' symbol on his hat and a badge that reads 'world's financial markets', says 'Unlike all the others who have chosen to go from red to black attire we have gone from black into the red'. Context: 'All the others' refers to the British Lions who are wearing a black strip for the Rugby World Cup with no other colour except for the red rose. It is officially England's 'away' strip but will be worn for their three World Cup warm-up matches in August and for their tournament opener. The comment about 'black to red' refers to the current US financial crisis. Alternate version of DCDL-0018545 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :STOCK CARnage... but still on track! 13 August 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0018604
Description: A crazed kiwi wearing a shirt bearing the letters 'NZX' rides a disintegrating stockcar. Text reads 'STOCK CARnage but still on track!' Context: Stock car racing is used as a vehicle to describe the state of stocks and shares during the current financial hard times. NZX is a New Zealand stock exchange that regulates listed companies and market participants with the aim of ensuring a transparent and efficient marketplace.The NZX 50 Index rose 6.59 points, or 0.2 per cent, to 3,274.43. Within the index, 15 stocks rose, 23 fell and 12 were unchanged. Turnover was a lower-than-usual $75.7 million. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :Recovery. 3 June 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017996
Description: The cartoon shows the word 'RECOVERY' writ large. The 'O' as a one dollar coin showing a kiwi avout to take flight bounces up out of the word. Context - Just before the earthquakes of 13 June, the Chief of the Reserve Bank, Alan Bollard painted a more upbeat outlook for the domestic economy, saying the Christchurch quakes hadnt reverberated into the broader economy and hinting he could lift the official cash rate before the end of 2011. Business Scoop, 13 June 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).