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Date: 2011

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0017071

Description: Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard reassures PM John Key by saying 'Honestly John, if some MPs are getting antsy I don't mind addressing parliament earlier...' John Key replies that the real problem is that 'given the current rate of emigration to OZ, three hours later and the chamber could be half empty...' Context - the state visit to New Zealand by the Australian MP Julia Gillard in mid-February. Green Party co-leader Russel Norman said no international head of state had ever addressed Parliament and allowing Ms Gillard to speak would set a precedent. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017090

Description: The cartoon shows an advertisement featuring Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and PM John Key; text reads 'The nation awaits the PM's speech live from the debating chamber starring Julia and Johno with Russel Norman "She shouldn't address us sitting!" and Phil Goff "We will re-negotiate everything! Maybe!"' Julia Gillard says 'K..K..K.. KEY!' and John Key with his arm round her says kindly "That's it!! Now say ora!" Context - Julia Gillard's state visit to New Zealand in mid February. Russel Norman co-leader of the Greens objected to her speaking in Parliament's debating chamber because 'no international head of state had ever addressed Parliament and allowing Ms Gillard to speak would set a precedent.' 'Instead Ms Gillard will speak in the debating chamber but not during a formal sitting of Parliament.' Labour Party leader Phil Goff vainly tries to gain a toehold and PM John Key and Julia Gillard emphasise a strong friendship between New Zealand and Australia. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0024452

Description: Shows a poster for the satirical film, FIBS, where Prime Minister John Key is dressed as movie character James Bond in a tuxedo and bowtie, holding a gun. Behind him are Labour Party leader, David Shearer, Green Party leader Russel Norman, and journalist Nicky Hager. May refer to the appointment of Key's childhood friend to head the Government Communications Security Bureau, as well as various recent memory lapses by prominant politicians. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Sunday star times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024652

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key wrapped in a blue power cord, Labour leader David Shearer in a red cord, and co-leader of the Green Party, Russel Norman, in a green power cord. The cords are all tangled up, and a voice says, "Too much power and a lot of dodgy wiring!" Refers to the energy policies put forward by the three political parties. Labour and the Green Party have joined together in their proposal to lower energy prices in New Zealand, while the National Party under John Key has been selling shares in state-owned energy companies. 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: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024603

Description: Shows leader of the Labour Party, David Shearer, and leader of the Green Party, Russel Norman, dressed as superheros, flying through the air holding a wrench labelled, 'NZ Power'. In the background, Prime Minister John Key says, 'Labour and the Greens have come up woth a plan to share the Power and money out fairly and evenly to all New Zealanders!' Deputy Prime Minister Bill English responds, 'What a dirty, rotten, low-down trick! *@%*!' Refers to a joint proposal from the two parties 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: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

By: Listener (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0024703

Description: Depicts Prime Minister John Key holding on to an electric fence and electrocuting himself. The fence is charged by a battery labelled 'Power Share Float'. An electricity pylon is on a hill behind. Labour Party Leader David Shearer and Green Party Leader Russell Norman stand beside Key, carrying wire clippers, ready to cut the fence. Shearer advises Key "You gotta learn when to let go John". Refers to joint announcement by Labour and Green of a power policy to create a single state controlled buyer for electricity which will reduce bills for domestic consumers. Key intends to go ahead with the floating of Mighty River Power shares despite possible effect on shares value from uncertainity raised by possible changes to energy sector regulatory environment (NZ Herald 23 April 2013). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025140

Description: Shows Green Party co-leader Russel Norman biting into a leg labelled 'PM'. Refers to the Green's annual party conference held in Christchurch on 1 June at which Norman compared Prime Minister John Key to ex-Prime Minister Sir Robert Muldoon, calling him "divisive and corrosive" and attacking the National Party by accusing members of "crony capitalism". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029684

Description: Shows John Key driving a vintage car and wearing a hat and googles. He has been pulled over by Dr Russel Norman riding on a bicycle. Key tells Norman "Well - If I did run a red light, I wasn't wearing this hat at the time!". Refers to Key facing Parliamentary questions from Russel Norman about his phone and text conversation with Cameron Slater. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020043

Description: Cartoon, titled '2012 under new management' shows several parliamentarians who will probably be newsworthy in 2012. All are labelled, either giving their names or commenting on their personalities or their parties' policies. In the left background is the Beehive, in a dilapidated state. A more solidly built building provides balance in the right background. Underneath is the wording 'NBR useful tips for 2012 Dieters: Eat Maori alphabet soup. Their alphabet has only 15 letters - watch the kilos fade away!' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020694

Description: Shows Green MPs Russel Norman and Metiria Turei tending a flourishing tree that bears an apple representing 17%. In the background are Prime Minister John Key staring at a vulture in his bare tree and leader of the Labour Party David Shearer watering his drooping tree. Context: The Greens on the rise in the polls. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0027839

Description: Accompanying note from cartoonist states "New Zealand is currently being treated as an object lesson in how to (and how not to) build effective coalitions. Labour's rejection of the Greens' invitation to stage a joint campaign strategy for the General Election not only shows NZ what it thinks of the Greens but also lowers the likelihood of a Labour-Green government. Cartoon depicts PM John Key, Labour leader David Cunliffe, and Greens co-leader Russel Norman.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0027853

Description: Shows John Key as a Kiwi. Opposition party leaders - Metiria Turei, Russel Norman (Green co-leaders) and David Cunliffe look on and comment "How the hell do we compete with that? He's virtually become a New Zealand icon!!". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0026607

Description: Cartoon shows a banner stating 'Labour conference', under which a figure with four heads, Metiria Turei (Green party), David Cunliffe (Labour), Russell Norman (Green party) and Winston Peters (New Zealand First). One hand holds a briefcase with 'PC quotas' written on it, while another hand holds a briefcase with 'Fringe issues' written on it. Prime minister, John Key, stands to the side saying 'The next govt? Thought you were opposed to genetic engineering, Russ?' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023206

Description: Shows Labour leader David Shearer, Greens co-leader Russel Norman and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters dressed in mariachi costumes. David Shearer says that they've got John Key on the run, and Winston Peters thinks to himself that David Shearer is next. Refers to the three opposition parties joining forces to set up their own inquiry into manufacturing at a "Jobs Crisis Summit" in Auckland. (New Zealand Herald, 13 Oct 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0019586

Description: 'National Santa' sits on his throne with his head outside the frame and says 'Ho ho ho - which of you kiddies wants to buy a present?' The 'kiddies' are from left Green co-leaders, Russel Norman and Metiria Turei, Maori co-leaders, Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia, Peter Dunne of United Future (as a parrot) and John Banks of ACT. Context: the Prime Minister John Key starts to organise his coalition partners after the 2011 elections. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019589

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key surfing on the top of a wave and yelling 'Yee-ha...!! Another 3 years!' Below the wave Labour leader Phil Goff shouts for help. New Zealand Forst leader Winston Peters flies past saying 'Guess who's going to be the fly in the ointment?' and the Green co-leaders paddle a canoe confidently near the wave's crest. Context: John Key has won a majority with coalition partners in the 2011 elections. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0019657

Description: Shows four rotting cans of soup with a notice indicating they are 'Not for human consumption'. Images on the cans are, from left, Winston Peters, leader of NZ First, David Shearer, leader of the Labour Party, John Key, leader of National and prime minister, and Russel Norman, co-leader of the Greens. Context: These four parties won the most seats in the November 2011 election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0019543

Description: In the first frame of two, Prime Minister John Key appears as a tree and says 'Labour's really taking Green policy to heart...' The green Party co-leaders, Metiria Turei and Russel Norman are nearby as two stems on a plant and wonder which policy is being discussed. In the second frame Labour Leader Phil Goff is a fallen tree who is 'adding to the topsoil! Ha! Ha!' Context: political point-scoring in the lead up to the 2011 elections on the 26th November. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

By: Listener (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0018538

Description: Five political party leaders parade in their briefs. They are ACT leader Don Brash in a baby's napkin, PM John Key in a blue g-string, Labour leader Phil Goff in sensible purple pants, Green co-leader Russel Norman wearing a fig (or is it a marijuana) leaf and Mana Leader Hone Harawira wearing a grass skirt. John Key poses suggestively and says 'Oh, I don't know' and Phil Goff looks embarrassed and says 'These sexiest politician polls are so demeaning'. Don Brash tries to make his scrawny physique look tough, Russel Norman grins broadly Context: They keep saying that John Key is sexy!!! Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).