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Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022348

Description: Shows the leader of 'United Future' Peter Dunne with a pointer at a blackboard discussing 'party pills'. There is a second version with small differences. Context: Refers to review of the Misuse of Drugs Act by the Law Commission. New regulations for synthetic drugs announced today will help move New Zealands obsolete drug law into the 21st century the New Zealand Drug Foundation said. Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne announced that approval for party pills will be similar to that of other medicines. (Scoop 16 July 2012) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020207

Description: In response to the government's announcement of a .50c increase to the minimum wage, CTU Secretary, Peter Conway said that while we welcome an increase, it falls well short of the $15 an hour minimum wage that has widespread public support. (Scoop Business Feb 8 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022341

Description: Shows an All Black jersey with a question mark on the front and the text 'the final FRONTier'. A second version includes the text 'The Black Market'. Context: refers to suggestions that insurance giant American International Group (AIG) could become a shirt sponsor in time for the inaugural Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Australia in Sydney on August 18. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020212

Description: Refers to the news that Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says he has accepted earthquake recovery minister Gerry Brownlee's apology for calling him a "clown". Brownlee's comments, reported in the Christchurch Mail, were a reaction to Parker's statement last week that the Government could force the city to increase rates or sell assets to pay for the earthquake recovery. (TVNZ February 9 2012) Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020208

Description: Shows Minister of Transport, Gerry Brownlee, protruding over the edges of an airport scanner. Gerry Brownlee is noted for his large size. The New Zealand Government will monitor Australia's plan to introduce full body scans at all of its international airports. The technology has raised privacy issues and sparked controversy because of the revealing and personal nature of the scans and also because of unknown medical implications. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019420

Description: Text reads 'Exploding back on prime time and the cartoon shows a lit firework labelled 'Coro Street'. Across the cartoon is the word 'Cracker!' Context: today id Guy Fawkes Day. The cartoon refers to the attempt by Television New Zealand to move the serial `Coronation Street' from the popular 'hot' 7.30 PM slot on Monday evenings to 5.30 PM, and to replace it with the cooking programme `Masterchef Australia'. Owing to widespread protest and a fall in ratings of `Masterchef Australia', the move was reversed. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019422

Description: Text reads 'National plans loan shark attack'. The cartoon shows a shark being attacked by gunfire; it is accompanied by text reading 'Hey big lenders Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!!' Context: Loan sharks to be targeted and anti-competitive behaviour criminalised in a commerce policy unveiled by National in the lead up to the 2011 election. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019424

Description: The title reads 'Poked' and the cartoon shows a man representing the 'City Council' poking the 'o' in the word 'pokies'. A second version is entitled 'Poking around'. Context: many city councils are trying to limit the amount of gambling by refusing requests for more pokie machines. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019421

Description: The title reads 'A CRACKER election'. The cartoon shows a firework with a list of all the reasons it has 'from its infamous beginnings...'had a close association with parliament'. Context: today is 5th of November, Guy Fawkes day and the election will be held on the 26th November 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020209

Description: Refers to rugby player and boxer, Sonny Bill Williams, who is allowed a certain number of fights under his New Zealand Rugby Union contract. Sonny Bill Williams will fight for the New Zealand heavyweight title when he next enters the ring in Hamilton in February. Waikato Times reporter Jonathan Carson It was a Hollywood, of course. The man had been taking it easy on me the entire round Sonny Bill Williams was supposed to be fighting Richard Tutaki at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton on February 8 but Tutaki was found to be facing criminal charges so an alternative opponent is being sought. Waikato Times reporter Jonathan Carson staged a mock fight with him - it was Hollywood of course. The man had been taking it easy on me reported Carson. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022345

Description: Shows a sign reading 'asset sales' across which is large text reading 'Referendum'. Context: Refers to Prime Minister John Key's decision not to go ahead with plans for a referendum on the Government's controversial asset sales plan. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020213

Description: Prime Minister John Key was mobbed by fans wanting photos with him when he arrived at yesterday's Big Gay Out, held at Coyle Park in Pt Chevalier.Our country's leader (John Key) claimed 39 per cent of the popular vote in condom maker Durex's annual survey of more than 1000 people. And 53 per cent of the 1076 surveyed said a candidate's sex appeal was a factor when they decided whom to vote for. (NZ Herald February 13 2012) Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022343

Description: Shows a dinner menu highlighting the 'National Government and Maori Party SOUPport Agreement' to which one can just 'add water mix & stir'. Context: Refers to Maori Party's refusal to reconfirm its support for the minority National Government over the meaning of ownership in the water rights issue that has arisen out of the government's intention to sell state assets. Alternate version of DCDL-0022342 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020211

Description: Refers to the fact that the All Blacks 'AB's (play on the name 'Halberg') dominated the Halberg Awards in Auckland on the 8th February 2012. Understandable after their winning of the Rugby World Cup in November 2011. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022342

Description: Shows a whirlwind that represents 'the 'National government & Maori Party Support Agreement'. Text reads 'Dissing the wind'. Context: Refers to Maori Party's refusal to reconfirm its support for the minority National Government over the meaning of ownership in the water rights issue that has arisen out of the government's intention to sell state assets. Alternate version of DCDL-0022343 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017841

Description: Text at the top reads 'Temporary hold'. In large text below are the words 'MPs' pay rise' but a hand representing 'remuneration authority' has put a finger on the word 'rise' and pushed it out of line. A second version does not include 'temporary hold'. Context - The remuneration authority which sets MPs' pay has deferred issuing a decision on their pay rise, blaming the current state of the economy, but only till July 1 - after the Budget. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019419

Description: The cartoon shows a ballot box labelled 'MMP' and a pen which is being used for voting in the referendum for preferred election system. Text reads 'Majority of voters support MMP, but is time running out?' The words 'tick tock' repeated many times float across the top of the box with the 'ticks' ticked and the 'tocks' crossed out. Context: At the same time as the 2011 general election on 26th November New Zealanders were asked if they wanted to keep the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system or change to another system; and if New Zealand were to change from MMP, which one of four alternative systems they would preferFirst Past the Post, Preferential Voting, Single Transferable Vote or Supplementary Member. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).