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Date: 2010

From: Darroch, Bob 1940- :[Digital cartoons published in the Whangarei Report]

By: Whangarei report (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017656

Description: A man and woman sit on the deck reading the newspaper which features a headline that reads 'I wouldn't mind... John Key'. Their young son says 'Hey Dad - you know you said you wouldn't care who sis came home with as long as she was happy...?' Behind him his sister floats along the path in a cloud of cannabis hand in hand with a dazed-looking bikie clutching a beer bottle. Context - Maori Party MP, Hone Harawira was asked how he would feel if one of his seven children came home with a Pakeha and he replied: "I wouldn't feel comfortable. Like all Pakehas would be happy with their daughter coming home with a Maori boy - and the answer is they wouldn't." Mr Key said he found Mr Harawira's views ridiculous. "It depends on you as an individual but I wouldn't care what ethnicity my kids dated as long as they are happy." (NZH - 3 August 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

Reference: DCDL-0017417

Description: Prime Minister John Key sits in a dentist's chair while Dr Spin makes calculations in front of a graph showing a downward dip and says 'We're down 2 points so widen his smile 5mm & backlight it with a 100w'. Sinister-looking surgeons stretch his smile and open up the back of his head to insert a bulb with a stronger wattage. Context - John Key's popularity remains high but there have been drops of a few points recently and so his characteristic wide and permanent smile needs widening. Published in the Merchantile Gazette 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

Reference: DCDL-0017018

Description: Prime Minister John Key grins cheerfully as he sets fire to a bonfire made of banknotes that represent 'tax-cuts'; he yells 'Fire! Fire!' and in the next breath says 'Sell some assets!' On the other side of the fire is Finance Minister Bill English who is forking more banknotes onto it. Context - The parlous state of the economy; tax cuts were made in the last budget but then cancelled out by raising GST thus creating a general rise in the cost of living. John Key is now considering selling state owned assets - selling off the family silver. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016949

Description: Prime Minister John Key looking somewhat like Scrooge opens his coat to show in various pockets major state-owned enterprises. He says 'Partial privatisation of state energy assets is not really selling the family jewels It's more like renting them out' Context - John Key says "We... expect to acquire $33 billion of net new assets over the next five years, including new schools, operating theatres, ultra-fast broadband and major investments in our state highways and other transport infrastructure. That is a considerable spend by any reckoning. At the margin there are two ways we can acquire new assets -- either we can borrow more or we can change the mix of assets we own". Interpret this as sell some or part of assets. (Stuff 26 January 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019538

Description: The title reads 'The leaders' TV debate'. Additional test reads 'Worming his way in'. The cartoon shows two fishing lines, one labelled 'Key' with an empty hook and the other labelled 'Goff' which has a worm attached. A second version has the title as 'The leaders' TV deBAIT'. Context: refers to the use of the 'worm' as a guage of opinion about the popularity of what is being said by the two leaders, John Key and Phil Goff, in the leaders' debate on television in the lead up to the 2011 elections. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016938

Description: PM John Key and Minister of Police Judith Collins stand on the edge of a cliff over which they have nudged Police Commissioner Howard Broad and Deputy Police Commissioner Rob Pope. John Key and Paula Bennett agree that the police do a wonderful job and that neither Mr Broad nor Mr Pope was pushed. Context - The 2007 Bazley inquiry was sparked by Dominion Post investigations into police conduct. Since the inquiry, police have been criticised for taking too long to implement the cultural changes identified. The report revealed nepotism, discrimination against women and poor performance among senior staff as problems within the police force. A day after PricewaterhouseCoopers released its third report following the 2007 Commission of Inquiry into police conduct. Deputy Police Commissioner Rob Pope nnounced his retirement. Police Commissioner Howard Broad has announced that he is not seeking a second term of office when his term ends next April. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017083

Description: In three frames Prime Minister John Key and Australian PM Julia Gillard call each other 'best mates' and John Key says 'In fact, you're the apple of my eye' Julia Gillard suddenly turns cool and asks 'did somebody mention apples?' Context - the state visit to New Zealand by Julia Gillard in mid February during which time the two PMs emphasised their friendship, including a gracious comment by Julia Gillard about Australia being prepared to abide by the decision of the WTO to allow NZ apples to be exported to Australia. However an Australian state growers association has labelled Prime Minister Julia Gillard's comments about a New Zealand apple truce as 'cheap political kudos', while investigation into NZ apples continues, reported the website Countrynews.com.au. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0017526

Description: Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English stand beside a gigantic tree which bears the words 'Borrow and Spend'. Bill English says 'There's demand we make some effort to cut this down, John!' and John Key replies 'No worries, Bill I've got the rubber scissors here'. Context - criticism of the government's handling of the economy. Suggests that the two ministers don't agree and that the prime minister is less anxious to cut borrowing and spending than the finance minister. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016959

Description: As two men play golf they chat about the selling of state assets. One of them thinks that if the Leader of the Labour Party 'Phil Goff is so opposed to the selling of the silver he should tell us what HE'D do' and the other says 'He'd probably dye it!' Context - Prime Minister John Key believes the Government could free up as much as $10 billion from the partial sale of key assets including state owned power companies and a stake in Air New Zealand. oh and he's dyed his hair! Colour and black and white versions available. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017494

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. An adviser tells the minister that the PM wants him to justify spending 2 million on a waka made of plastic. The minister retorts angrily that he wouldn't have approved the spending had he known the fact, not that it was to be made of plastic but that it had to be justified. Context - The government has hit back at criticism over a $2 million venue centre in the shape of a waka for the Rugby World Cup (RWC), defending the cost as necessary to host a world-class event. Co-leader of the Maori Party Pita Sharples says the waka will promote Maori culture during the Rugby World Cup and at other events (like the America's Cup). Labour Party MP Shane Jones asks "How can Dr Sharples and Prime Minister John Key actually believe that this expensive indulgence is a positive advertisement for Maori? The truth is they don't but they're both working together in a desperate effort to keep the Maori Party afloat. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017898

Description: Prime Minister, John Key, yells 'What's happening? What was that loud explosion?' as he rushes towards the door of a huge vault beside which there is a sign that reads 'John Key Good Will Vault - Keep out!' In the second frame Finance Minister, Bill English, mutters 'Oops...' as he pushes down the plunger on an explosive device and blows a hole in the wall. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0017065

Description: Prime Minister John Key walks along chatting to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard; he thanks her for coming and says it it 'a great opportunity to consolidate our Trans Tasman bond!' but at the same time he thinks 'Great to have ya here any reminder of women prime ministers oughta have my ratings soaring again!' Context - the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, visited New Zealand for two days in mid February. The reason for her visit was to meet our Prime Minister, John Key, and talk about a closer partnership. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017723

Description: PM John Key casually crosses his knee over his other leg as he relaxes in the wedding coach with a startled looking Prince William (Kate is hidden under her veil.) John Key says 'Hope you don't mind Will, but I can't get a 'copter for love nor money, and the traffic is a killer' Context - the royal wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton which took place on Friday 29 April and which John Key attended. Also Prime Minister John Key's office is blaming heavy traffic for booking an air force helicopter to ferry him to and from the V8 races so he could make it home in time to change for a black tie dinner. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016269

Description: National Party Minister of Ethnic Affairs and Women's Affairs is thrown from a plane labeled 'Cabinet' by Prime Minister John Key who says 'Sorry Pansy... this is one flight you won't be taking!' Below a seal at Kaikoura says 'I thought humans were warm-blooded creatures like us... not cold blooded killers!!' Refers to the resignation of Minister of Women's Affairs Pansy Wong from her portfolio after it was revealed that on a trip to China in 2008 her husband Sammy Wong was involved in a business deal. An independent investigation of travel claims by Mrs Wong and her husband Sammy was ordered by Speaker Lockwood. The trip was made with a 90 percent taxpayer-funded rebate on their airfares, and it is against the rules to use the allowance for private business. Mrs Wong has apologised and paid back the $474 rebate for the China trip. An Auditor-General's inquiry called for by the Labour opposition is not considered necessary. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: New Zealand Press Association

Reference: DCDL-0017864

Description: Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English fly in a helicopter that represents 'MPs Super & perks' over a house that is drowning in a flood created by 'Kiwisaver cuts, insurance hikes, food prices, petrol, and low wages'. A family stand on the roof of the house and call for help but the politicians in the helicopter misinterpret the call as being enthusiastic waving and appreciative of being loved, wave back. Context - The cartoon suggests that the healthy salary enjoyed by politicians (particularly the PM and cabinet members) means they are out of touch with the plight of New Zealanders on low wages or benefits. The May budget has not improved things for people in this wage bracket at all. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015963

Description: The cartoon shows a hellish industrial scene with hundreds of workers labouring in underground caves beneath a tall tower that shows a faint resemblance to the Beehive and with smoke billowing into the sky from cracks in the desolate earth as far as the eye can see. Prime Minister John Key stands with the wizard Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings saga watching the scene and comments that he loves Gandalf's non-unionised workforce. Refers to the dispute between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film that very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. The battle, which has been resolved successfully after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, divided New Zealanders. The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Published in the Listener Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

Reference: DCDL-0017080

Description: Text reads 'Government stuck with34 BMWs costing $200,000 each'. A wheel with the letters 'B.M.W.*' is in the centre and below is the text '*Big Money Waste'. A second version shows a pair of legs that represent 'Labour' running out of the side of the cartoon; text above reads 'fleet-footed' (wordplay on 'fleet' of cars) Context - The Department of Internal Affairs' Ministerial Services division decided late last year to replace its three-year-old fleet of BMW 730Ld limousines with the latest model. But with the Government's focus on cost-cutting in the public sector and ordinary New Zealanders facing hard times, the deal has been widely criticised. (NZ Herald 18 February 2011) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Crichton, Anna, 1957- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017324

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key as a large bird; he smiles as he offers a mouthful of worms to a number of hungry businessmen in a nest. Context - Published in New Zealand Herald Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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).

Date: 2011

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

By: MG business - mercantile gazette (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0017778

Description: Prime Minister John Key relaxes in a deckchair with a cool drink for an interview with the press. Nearby are noticeboards reading 'Promise vibrant economy' and 'Promise close the gap with OZ'. Behind him the new ACT leader Don Brash pushes a smouldering can labelled 'Rev up' beneath the PM's deckchair. Context - Promises made by the National government before being elected (and after) about closing the financial gap with Australia by the year 2025 and about creating a vibrant economy. New Zealand is currently in the doldrums economically and John Key does not seem to have creative ideas for recovery. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).