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Date: 1999 - 2000

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

Reference: H-606

Description: 88 cartoons on social and political issues. The topics include student loans and voting, East Timor violence, Jonah Lomu, NZ elections, politics and rugby, Doug Graham, national pride and rugby, children and television, Pakistan politics, the All Blacks, the Alliance at the elections, compulsory military service advocated by Winston Peters, National/Labour health policies, Max Bradford on university campus and peacekeeping, removal of tariffs, television and the world cup, Helen Clark apparently supporting a Green candidate, Winston Peters and coalition partners, election poll results, meat industry, rugby (France vs NZ), rugby world cup, Winston Peters as political dinosaur, list MPs, Winston Peters's supporters, gay issues in politics, NZ First and election policies, electoral advertising, Labour-Alliance coalition, NZ First sinking, excuses for poor performance in rugby and surgery, the Green party, economic growth and political performance, National's poll results, Russia and Chechen terrorism, similarity between party policies, women in politics, political corruption and immigration, Helen Clark's pre-election confidence, Winston Peters comeback, David Lange's alcoholism, drinking age lowered, Helen Clark and Jim Anderton, slow vote counting, the Mars lander, gender difference in education, Greens in parliament, Winston Peters small majority, minority government, beech logging, opposition media training, Labour defence review, Richard Prebble's loss in Wellington Central electorate, Helen Clark's political style, Titewhai Harawira and marae speaking rights, new cabinet ministers, Jim Anderton and TV sports, the Reserve Bank and the NZ economy, Helen Clark to avoid Waitangi, name suppression in American millionaire cannabis charges, Police Commissioner Doone out, Doone in PM's dept, Shipley on Doone, pension goes up, news readers' salaries, builings on Lambton Harbour, Marion Hobbs and TVNZ, destruction of Grozny, national socialism in Austria, Waitangi Marae in 2000, low wages for medical staff, treaty settlement payouts, Jim Anderton as political dinosaur, TV stars' salaries, the F16 aircraft deal, attacks on TVNZ/Paul Holmes, WINZ, Nandor Tanczos and alcohol in parliament, the Americas Cup, NZ cricket, smoking in Australian cricket team, new broadcasting boss, Helen Clark's popularity. Quantity: 88 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromides, various sizes.

Date: 2002

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

Reference: H-674-108/125

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Shows the Police trying to deal with huge traffic queues from Wellington to Levin by setting up speed cameras after Levin to catch the people speeding who are trying to make up the time. Labour feign being blackmailed by the Greens so they appear to have a reason to call an early election. The Queen of England is surrounded by the mess following her Jubilee party, but remains amused. Comment on the New Zealand couple who denied their baby medical care with the result the baby died. The couple are drawn in the style of NZ Gothic. Bill English hears that 1 in 4 National Party supporters are considering voting for Labour to keep the Greens out of the next Government. Shows Helen Clark undermining Trevor Mallard to the press over his handling of the Teachers pay negotiations. Helen Clark is advised that calling an early election without good reason will do her no harm. The leaders of National, ACT, Greens and NZ First whine about Helen Clark calling an early election when her popularity is high. Bill English takes heart in the news that the favourite teams for the Soccer World Cup have been eliminated from the competitions. He sees this as a sign for his hopes in the 2002 elections. Jim Anderton launches his new Political party the 'Jim Anderton's Progressive Coalition Party'. A teacher schools his class on how they can help escalate pressure on the government over teacher salaries and conditions. Winston Peters stirs from the political wilderness to address an audience of 500 trapped elderly people. Jim Anderton wears a jester's hat (pretend Alliance member) and regrets having to take it off. Around him are other hats of political parties he has belonged to or is about to belong to. The Greens outline their policy on GE organisms and cannabis. There is an obvious disparity in their requirement for safety between the two substances. Comment on the lack of support for signing the Kyoto Protocol on Global Warming. Helen Clark seeks to rule as a majority government. The minor parties all agree that she can't. Shows public being notified of the closing of the Wellington Evening Post and the merger of the Evening Post with the Dominion. President Bush outlines his plans for a Middle East peace. It includes the Palestinian leader, Arafat, being relegated to an outhouse. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2011

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0017762

Description: Caricature of Don Brash, formerly leader of the National Party but now leader of the ACT Party after overturning Rodney Hide. Title supplied Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0015618

Description: Caricature of Hilary Calvert, new ACT MP from Dunedin who replaced sacked David Garrett. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015752

Description: A prostitute stands on the steps of the 'House of Pleasure' - 'Gentlemen's Retreat' and tells a reporter that her landlord has gone in to politics and that she would like to apologise to all of their patrons for 'being associated with that seedy industry'. Refers to new Act MP Hilary Calvert [who] says she has no criminal skeletons in her closet, but she has admitted that a brothel is run from one of her investment properties. The reference to skeletons in cupboards is to her predecessor David Garrett who admitted to having stolen a dead baby's identity to forge a passport - he was the ACT spokesman for law and order. (NZ Herald - 11 October 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

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

Reference: DX-022-069

Description: Shows suspended ACT MP Donna Awatere Huata as a large pig eating from a trough labelled '3 term super pack'. Former leader of the ACT Party Richard Prebble is sitting on her back holding a stick. Quantity: 1 digital image(s) ..

Date: 2002

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

Reference: DX-003-065

Description: Shows the leader of the ACT Party, Richard Prebble considering his options beyond his political life in Government. Other Titles - act. Act New Zealand. Private Bag Wellesly AUCKLAND. OPTIONS Outside Parliament...?? Finance...Govenor Reserve Bank...Advisor Government Super fund?...Advisor Kazakhstan..Argentina? Law...Prisoners Aid?...Prison visitor? Judge? Religion?...Clergy?...Pope?..vacancy?...Headmaster girls school. Diplomacy...(d)arkest Africa...Fiji?...Trade Commissioner...Sudan? Cuba? Afterdinner Speaker...Probus...Toastmasters...Retired persons Assn. ??? Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029600

Description: Shows Peter Dunne giving David Seymor (ACT) advice. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021331

Description: Shows the ACT party dressed in a sack walking off the end of the podium at 'fashion week'. The venue is full of empty seats. Context: Refers to ACT leader John Banks in strife over Dotcom's 'secret' donation, and telling lies about a helicopter ride he was given by Mr Dotcom. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0027216

Description: Cartoon shows ACT party politicians John Boscawen and Jamie Whyte arguing over which one is going to be leader of the ACT political party following the resignation of John Banks. A white dog in the bottom right corner tells them to "Get your ACT together!" In the back ground, Colin Craig says, "Vote Conservative or I'll smack you!" and Kim Dotcom, portrayed as a black balloon flying in the air with the text, 'Vote Internet Party'. Text at the top of the cartoon reads, '2014 election year'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0028071

Description: Cartoon shows MP and former leader of the ACT Party, John Banks, depicted as St Francis of Assisi. Banks wears a friar's robes, and is surrounded by animals. Text at the top of the cartoon reads, 'St John of Epsom - the only MP to originally oppose animal testing for legal highs.' Banks says, referring to the animals around him - "If only they could vote!" Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019317

Description: The new ACT leader Don Brash and the deposed leader Rodney Hide are both chained up in a padded cell. Both appear to have lost touch with reality. Don Brash assumed the leadership on 28th April 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018310

Description: The cartoon shows a horrible dog with the features of Don Brash, leader of the ACT Party; the dog stands over the scattered remains of a small creature with the features of Rodney Hide, former overthrown leader of ACT. Text reads 'Pet of the day... Meet Don, a mongrel with an annoying repetitive bark and an eye for the cat's food... Don was recently rescued from wandering the streets and is now looking for a stable, caring home to chew to bits...' Context - ACT has come under fire for a weekend newspaper ad asking if people were "Fed up with pandering to Maori Radicals?" Don Brash overthrew Rodney Hide as leader of ACT in April; the cartoon suggests that he is now damaging the ACT Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018954

Description: The cartoon shows ACT MP Hilary Calvert and ACT leader Rodney Hide sitting side by side in the house. Hilary Calvert smiles brightly and says 'As it happens I do have an interest in a brothel' and her boss Rodney Hide quickly tries to change the subject by saying 'But enough about coaltion politics.' Context: New Act MP Hilary Calvert says she has no criminal skeletons in her closet, but she has admitted that a brothel is run from one of her investment properties. The issue of hidden embarrassments came up after her predecessor David Garrett quit Parliament after it was discovered he had created a fake passport using the identity of a dead child. (NZ Herald September 24 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).