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Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-418-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. John Collinge, former High Commissioner to London and a former National Party President is accused of prodigious sexual activity. British colonial rule ends in Hong Kong, the territory is handed back to China. Illustration of the issue of cross-dressing within the New Zealand Police. Problems with moving the Beehive building. Martian exploration on other planets. Jim Bolger reacts nervously to his coalition government's announcement of a proposed compulsory retirement savings scheme. Paper boys consider compulsory retirement and it's costs. Relations between Bill English and Neil Kirton continue to be filled with animosity. Winston Peters is selective in which inquiry findings he'll accept. Jenny Shipley hedges her bets in backing compulsory superannuation schemes. Roger Douglas is raised from the dead to support national's compulsory superannuation scheme. Alamein Kopu leaves her party to become an independent MP. Alamein Kopu tells Parliament all her contributions to the house will be in Maori. Some MP's aren't worried as she is rarely in the house. Secret Australian briefing papers call Winston Peters a 'loose cannon...' Jenny Shipley uses fear tactics to promote her compulsory superannuation scheme. Alamein Kopu speaks Maori in the House of Representatives. Some MP's are not impressed. Bill English continues to attack Neil Kirton. Tau Henare gives out advice. Obituary for politician Matiu Rata 1934-1997. Winston Peters makes uncharacteristically responsible ethical statements. As Labour leader Helen Clark keeps a low profile her popularity in the preferred Prime Minister polls sours above Jim Bolgers. Jim Bolger feels he may be a target at the National Party Conference. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides. Processing information: Subject headings updated in 2022 as part of inclusive metadata work.

Date: 1990 - 1992

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-085/105

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Spree of national and international reforms Abortion, tobacco sponsorship, defending your property laws, horse-jumping medals, electioneering, morality of thieves, sports coverage causes domestic disharmony, headlines nothing but bad news, upside of unemployment, smoking cessation programme, disillusionment over government consultants, the violence of the civilised world, violence seen as natural response to threats, referendum '92 on the voting system, sporting injuries. Original drawings, numbers A-316-091, A-316-095 and A-316-105 in a separate folder, individually catalogued Quantity: 18 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024751

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key with a gun while Member of Parliament Aaron Gilmore runs away saying "...but I'm a very important politician!". Refers to the widely covered incident in a Hanmer Springs hotel in which National MP Aaron Gilmore allegedly abused a waiter for refusing to serve him more wine and reportedly called the waiter a 'dickhead', threatened to have John Key have the waiter 'sacked' and allegedly asked 'Do you know who I am?'. Also refers to the recent opening of the duck hunting season. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024750

Description: One waiter sets a table and tells another waiter that "We've decided to put the Gilmore Party on the roof." Refers to the widely covered incident in a Hanmer Springs hotel in which National MP Aaron Gilmore allegedly abused a waiter for refusing to serve him more wine and reportedly called the waiter a 'dickhead' and threatened to have John Key have the waiter 'sacked'. Also refers to the condemnation of Gilmore's behaviour and his isolation within the National Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0024754

Description: Shows a roll of toilet paper labelled List MPs printed with the face of National MP Aaron Gilmore. Wider context refers to the fallout from the much publicised incident at a Hanmer Springs hotel in which National MP Aaron Gilmore allegedly abused a waiter for refusing to serve him more wine and reportedly called the waiter a 'dickhead', threatened to have John Key have the waiter 'sacked' and allegedly asked 'Do you know who I am?'. The scatological context may refer to widespread negative reactions to Gilmore's comments and lack of support from his own party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0024818

Description: Portrays National List MP Aaron Gilmore as a duck, who is being shot at by guns labelled, 'opposition,' 'media', 'public', and 'govt'. A voice calls out, "Yep! We all know who you are NOW" Refers to an incident at a restaurant in Hamner Springs, where an inebriated Gilmore was refused further wine by the waiter, and responded by calling him a "dickhead," and demanding, "Do you know who I am? I'm an important politician!" Gilmore later resigned from Parliament following the incident. The cartoon also refers to the opening of duck season in New Zealand. (3 News, 2 May 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0024835

Description: Shows former MP Aaron Gilmore dressed as a clown, walking away from Parliament, which is portrayed as circus tents. Refers to the resignation of Gilmore in May 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024748

Description: A media figure asks the Politician if his party takes a dim view of backbenchers acting arrogantly towards members of the public and the Politician replies "Of course. You need to be a Minister before you can do that." Refers to the widely covered incident in a Hanmer Springs hotel in which National MP Aaron Gilmore allegedly abused a waiter for refusing to serve him more wine and reportedly called the waiter a 'dickhead' and threatened to have John Key have the waiter 'sacked'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024824

Description: Shows Member of Parliament Aaron Gilmore saying, "Your words will come back to haunt you," and then being stabbed in the head with those same words. Refers to an incident at a restaurant in Hamner Springs, where an inebriated Gilmore was refused further wine by the waiter, and responded by calling him a "dickhead," and demanding, "Do you know who I am? I'm an important politician!" Gilmore later resigned from Parliament following the incident. (3 News, 2 May 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021054

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The leader is so low key that a party member doesn't realise he exists. May be a reference to Labour leader David Shearer. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).