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Date: 1998 - 1999

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

Reference: H-539-063/086

Description: General Pinochet complains about not being allowed to travel freely. Comment on the Minister of Defence's policy. Opposition Leader, Helen Clark, tells the public about National's intended defence spending. New Zealand's energy resources are put up for sale. Vultures gather around National's leader, Jenny Shipley. Jenny Shipley celebrates her first year as leader of the National Party. Boris Yeltsin reassures Russians he is still alive and running the country even though he is on an intravenous drip of Vodka. Finance Minister, Bill Birch in a pool after his attempt in the NZ Economic Free Fall Competitions. Jenny Shipley passes his togs, which he forgot to put on. Comment on the commercialisation of professional cricket. The House Judiciary Committee sit in judgement over President Clinton in the Lewinsky scandal. New ACC law allows victims the right to sue. Paul East quits politics to take up a cushy post for Foreign Affairs in London. Leaked conversations of Gilbert Myles. US military are relaxed about Iraqi missiles aimed at US Republicans. Jenny Shipley visits Bill Clinton. The world tryys to understand why Serbian security forces commit such terrible atrocitities. The Serbians say 'Because they can' Rachel Hunter and Jerry Hall discuss why they got rid of their rock star husbands. Pam Corkery quits politics. Bill Clinton tells the nation about the state of his relations with his wife Hillary following the Lewinsky allegations. The International Olympic Committee get 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Corruption, Greed and Arrogance. Monica Lewinsky is called to Washington for a high-level debriefing. The Government's response to people's needs following the storms in Northland. Sweetwaters festival leaves a mountain of unpaid debtors. Jenny Shipley advocates her favoured MMP option. Quantity: 24 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-448-083/102

Description: Political cartoons. President Clinton goes on television to clear his name of sex scandal allegations. Lockwood Smith pledges drought relief to the farmers of Marlborough. Taxpayers get hit for $270 million payouts to Equiticorp statutory managers. A Texas justice representative justifies their views on capital punishment. 158 years after the birth of New Zealand, historians work out why the country still suffers from labour pains - fish hooks in Article II of the Treaty. Titewhai Harawira makes Leader of the Opposition, Helen Clark weep at Waitangi. Shows an alternate way Titewhai Harawira could have protested over Helen Clark speaking on the marae. Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark outline their positions on military action against Iraq. Comment on the proposed military bombing solution for dealing with Iraq's chemical weapons. New Zealand cricket fans get excited over the Black Caps beating the Australian Cricket team. Te Papa gets the thumps up. Jenny Shipley dons her armour and helmet to do battle. The Press Gallery at Parliament struggle to describe the Prime Minister's, Jenny Shipley's, State of the Nation speech. Comment on National's Code of Social Responsibility. Helen Clark, who has been critical of the parenting skills of other MP's is reminded of Frank Sinatra's advise to the Pope on the issue of birth control, 'He no play da game, he no make the rules...' The newly streamlined Mercury Energy is responsible for plunging Auckland into ongoing power cuts. An Iraqi child survivor of American bombing reads, a letter from the President, Bill Clinton. Members of the Board of Mercury Energy are wired to the main power grid - they will be the first to know when the energy to Auckland returns. A Mercury Energy executive defends their performance. Winston Peters unveils his preferred immigration application form. Quantity: 20 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-; Preston, Gaylene Mary, 1947-; Courtney, Helen Kathleen, 1952-2020; McLeod, Rosemary Margaret, 1949-

Reference: H-707-001/034

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. Sexual harassment in the work place; a time-line across history of the political, religious and sexual treatment of women; man gets blown-up into a balloon; running the home like a business; women are the stronger sex?; woman fights an armoured knight on a horse; Michelangelo sculpts a naked man with an exaggerated penis; Women's Liberation; persecution against homosexuals likened to that perpetrated by the Nazi regime and the medieval church; Lesbian Nation; media interviewer, Brian Edwards leads a TV programme on the Women's Movement; Muldoon drinks a glass of wine bottled to commemorate Women's Suffrage Day, Sept. 19; while the men discuss world revolution, a woman pour them tea; the double violation of rape victims by their attacker and then by the justice system; the female anatomy exposed to a room full of male doctors; church women protest against feminism challenging the family and traditional roles of women; justice for some, but not for women; the feminist backlash; pay equity; perhaps god is a man after all - three wishes; May I have my rights, please? apologetic feminism; justice not weighted equally for all; issues around sexual reproduction and the Royal Commission Report; women unite to resist the intrusion of the SIS (Special Intelligence Service); Muldoon's legacy to New Zealand women; sex roles reversed in the shearing shed; abortions; National Party tramples on New Zealand women; position of women in Iran; genital mutilation; the 1979 budget - what's in it for women; SPUC anti-abortion rally likened to a Ku Klux Klan rally with hoods and burning torches; the marriage trap; psychology and the oppression of women. Quantity: 34 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1990 - 1997

By: Broadsheet (Auckland, N.Z.); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Nisbet, Alastair, 1958-; Kerr, Robert Edward, 1951-; Alston, Sharon Kathleen, 1948-1995; Walker, Susan, active 1990s; Fowlie, Karen, 1990s; Quillin, Viv, active 1980s-1990s; Chanwai-Earle, Lynda, 1965-; Seule, Juliet, active 1990s; Sorzano, Rigel, active 1990s; Rhonda, active 1990s; Chadwick, Rona, active 1990s; Hollander, Nicole, active 1990s; Fleming, Jacky, active 1990s; Horacek, active 1990s; Jackson, Cath, active 1990s; Vania, Rustam, active 1990s; Peterson, Nancy, active 1980-1990s; Lowry, Vanya, 1943-

Reference: H-709-001/033

Description: Variety of cartoons commenting on the political and social issues of the time from a feminist perspective. National Women's Cervical Cancer inquiry, the value of women's experience in the work field when dealing with employers who are predominantly worried about a woman's period being heavy; questioning the relevance of Aids education information for lesbians; family discussion about orgasms; sexual harassment in the work place and the Employment Contracts Act; what are the options for a home-maker if her husband leaves her for another woman; ACC claims; men, women and housework; the stress of being too busy with activities and commitments; verbal abuse; siblings argue about being lesbian; 1993 - what women have to celebrate in Suffrage Year with Jenny Shipley and Ruth Richardson at the political helm; women can vote but thewy still remain disadvantaged in many areas; growing older; women respond to the Bobbitt Case (where a women cut off her partners penis); how lesbians can often feel inadequate when reading lesbian erotica books; being an independent, aggressive, adventurous girl doesn't win you many friends; men express themselves as women did in the 70's, but they're still slow to share their goodies with women; feminist collectives; never give up; 12 week campaign for maternity leave; seeking to silence her biological clock; pay equity; women and girls' self defence; beauty contests; the tree of life is a woman; wife slavery; a spell of warts for rich people; Women's Liberation targets your mother, sister and girl friend; Maori Women's Welfare League Conference poster, 1982; women lifting wieghts; dealing to a wolf whistler. Quantity: 33 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies in various sizes

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-554-021/042

Description: Political cartoons. Jenny Shipley waits for the corner to be turned in the tourism row. Fringe political games. 1. Murray McCully passes the buck on the tourism row. 2. Helen Clark spread the rumour. Comment on the barbarism of human behaviour as news tells us that Hutu rebels hack tourists to death in Uganda. Comment on Air New Zealand's growing service and safety problems. More Fringe political games... Dodging the issue - Jenny Shipley. Losing the plot: - Clem Simich. A TVNZ executive is put in the firing line over the John Hawkesby payout. Farmers celebrate the end of the draught. Monica Lewinsky's side of the Bill Clinton sex scandal. Saatch boss, Kevin Roberts is made to walk the plank by the Tourism Board. New developments in genetic modification. Comment on the resilience of Tourism Minister Murray McCully to withstand the tourism row. Jenny Shipley explains she won't support the Alliance's Bill calling for labelling of all genetically modified food until the Bill has been redrafted with the National Party logo on the front instead of the Alliance one. A look into the Serbian Police Handbook which identifies threats and instructs Serbian Police to destroy them. The British establishment congratulate themselves on rooting out greed and corruption from the IOC (International Olympic Committee?) and go back to their indulgent ways. Comment on the contradiction between Paul Holmes pitching his show to the ordinary kiwi while receiving a $770,000 salary. Helen Clark trails in the polls as Labour heads toward the next election. Jenny Shipley leads the charge of the firemen against unpopular reformer Roger Estall. Allied planes swoop low over a Serbian soldier about to execute a woman and her baby. Allied war planes are dispatched with personal messages, except the spelling isn't that flash. Comment on the publics feeling of helplessness in the face of mass killings in Kosovo and the Nato response to the violence. Comment on the thought that the APEC summit in Auckland would bring American tourists. Comment on voyeuristic television shows. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-539-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Shows Boris Yeltsin drunk at the end of a steel girder threatening to jump and take the global economy with him. A Russian gaurd tries to stop him. Winston Peters is happy with the gloomy forecasts for the economy. Comment on the risk to children of TB due to poverty, poor nutrition and other health related problems. New Minister outside of Cabinet, Marie Hasler wants to change the NZ flag to say something like 'NZ for sale as, where is!' Jenny Shipley says it's not quite what they're looking for. National's Bill Birch reassures the NZ public about the world wide economic crisis. Jenny Shipley calls for a confidence vote for National's 'vague and ill-defined policies.' National Party Finance minister, Bill Birch panics about the world economic situation. Jenny Shipley reassures the public National has a calm and sober hand on the economic tiller. The new Minister of Police, Clem Simich promises to raise police morale. A senior police officer asks Simich if he's resigning already. Comment on America's hypocritical rage over the Clinton-Lewinsky affair as they enjoy the lurid details provided by newspapers and the Starr Report. The All Black 7's win gold at the Kuala Lumpa Games. Media speculation on the state of relations between Bill and Hillary Clinton following the Clinton-Lewinsky affair revelations. Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark can't agree on a coalition between National and Labour but they do agree on a nomination for Mike Moore as Head of the World Trade Organisation as a way of getting him out of New Zealand. The Republicans are willing to plunge the world into the worst depression since the 1930's if it means bringing President Clinton down too. Comment on the American Justice System where a mafia boss can claim the fifth amendment and refuse to answer any questions on the grounds that it might incriminate him. But the President of the United States must answer all questions and the have the cross-examinination broadcast on television. Winston Peters comes a poor fourth in the latest leadership polls. Kenneth Starr, Prosecutor in the Clinton-Lewinsky case joins the Presidential Assassin Hall of Fame, his weapon, the Monica Lewinsky tapes. War crimes go unchecked in Kosovo as the world media focus on Bill Clinton's sex life. The Government reconsiders it's plans to deregulate producer boards following a hostile reaction from fruit growers. Jenny Shipley reassures elderly New Zealanders that national super will not be cut but it will be allowed to fall behind the cost of living. Treasury cuts medical care for children under six. Jenny Shipley rationalises why the elderly are carrying a greater share of the economic sacrifice expected of the country. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1997

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

Reference: H-448-065/082

Description: Political cartoons. Jim Anderton, leader of the Alliance Party outlines their strategy to become a coalition partner with Labour in the next Government. Jenny Shipley is wooed by potential deputies. Extreme weather conditions around the world does little to persuade big business there is any link between industrial pollution and global climate change. Farmers win concession in Taranaki land grab. The Maori MP's sing a tribute to the departing Prime Minister, Jim Bolger. Jenny Shpley is invested as New Zealand's first woman Prime Minister. A talk-fest is held on Global warming in kyoto, Japan. Jenny Shipley is loath to share the credit for the first year of coalition government. Recently promoted front benchers Maurice Williamson and John Luxton speak out on the new right politics. Psychiatric patients are not given the care they need.(repeated from 3/11/97) Jenny Shipley outlines the message of her administration. Allan Bollard is primed to take over Treasury. A worker's Christmas wish is that his factory won't shut down. Comment on the paralells between Rogernomics and Jenny Shipley's economic approach. John Luxton outlines the pros and cons of tariff reduction on New Zealand industries. On one hand thousands will be out of work, and on the other the homeless will have a chance of sleeping in new cars. Paul Holmes and his wife separate, she seeks a settlement. The government is unable to come to grips with the dangerous levels of private sector overseas debt. After years of record profits and stupendous capital gain, Bell Ameritech decide to rid themselves of Telecom. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1841 - 1848

From: British Library. Department of Manuscripts :Drawings and sketches illustrative of New Zealand. 1845-1853. [Additional Manuscript 19953. File prints].

By: Merrett, Joseph Jenner, 1815-1854

Reference: E-143-035

Description: Four drawings on one page. 'Toteri' names a standing young man wearing a rain cape as a skirt. He holds a spear. 'A woman condemned' shows a young woman on a marae facing her accusers. Probably relates to Merrett's print titled Te Waro showing Dieffenbach and Captain Symonds meeting the woman's father, Te Waro. 'District of Mokau' shows rolling hills with Tongariro in the far distance. 'A female saluting visitors' is a profile portrait of a standing young woman, her hands in front of her. She wears a European smock or dress. The Library holds only photographic copies of originals in the British Library Add MS 19953, folio 35 (91 to 94) Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph of four drawings, various media

Date: 2002

By: Hubbard, James, 1949-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-662-001/009

Description: 9 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Comment on the salacious interest some men have in watching professional tennis player - Kournikova - play on television. Shows two executives discuss the types of projects prisoners are seeking student loans for. Shows Air NZ's logo pointing to the sky as comment on their fare increases. Comment on the security measures taken by Police during the NZ Golf Open where American Tiger Woods appeared. An Air NZ representative trys to interest Tiger Woods in buying the ailing airline. Shows representatives of the clergy, the NZ Golf Open organisers, the public and the liquor, food and catering industry praying for Tiger Woods todo better in the Tournament. Shows Tiger Woods as a tiger being dragged around the field by the leaders of the NZ Golf Open. Shows NZs border security being distracted by the NZ Golf Open and Tiger Woods and unwittingly letting into the country a Tamil Tiger Guerilla. Shows Prince Charles talking to a dope plant, urging it to stay away from his son, Prince Harry, in the future. Shows poor security within the NZ Army. Shows a set of NZ Cricket uniforms being collected from the drycleaners. The tops have big hearts on them that the drycleaner assure the NZ Cricket rep. are just perspiration stains. Refers to how well the Black Caps have been playing recently. Shows the gap in wealth between Lotto gamblers, ACC lump sum recipients and victims who have been awarded criminal reparation. Shows two Maori youth wearing clothes covered in labels and logos. A newspaper headline says that $1 million will go toward developing a Maori trademark. The youths wonder why. Shows a daylight robbery by Creative NZ from a bank. Quantity: 9 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies.

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: 1844-1849

From: Alexander Turnbull Library : Maori Manuscripts Librarian working notes

Reference: MS-Papers-6373-04

Description: Photocopies of Maoir letters from the Bagnall collection discussing mainly land, religious and social matters

Date: 2013

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026430

Description: Cartoon shows an older couple walking in Auckland, with the Sky Tower in background. As they pass a newspaper headline placard relating to Auckland mayor Len Brown's admission of having an affair, the man comments that the incident has had the effect of increasing public interest in local body elections. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0026447

Description: Cartoon shows a man looking at a cage where a canary sings inside. A sign hangs below the cage 'Singing canary for sale'. The man says to the woman standing beside him 'If I buy it, I thought I'd call it Chuang...' The woman looks confused with a ? over her head. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0026465

Description: Shows Auckland Mayor Len Brown reading a newspaper with the headline 'Bledisloe cup blitz'. An assistant says "Don't you just love the All Blacks your worship?" Brown replies "Anything! That can get me off the front page!" while also thinking 'Get hundreds of Aucklanders into homes and the media don't want to know - but get just one into a hotel...' Refers to the All Blacks win against Australia in the third and final Bledisloe Cup test on 19 October, making it a headline-grabbing 3-0 series win. Also refers to revelations that Auckland Mayor Len Brown had a two-year affair, and the public censure and wide media coverage that resulted. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0026452

Description: Cartoon shows Bevan Chuang, dressed in lingerie, seated on the edge of Auckland mayor Len Brown's desk. Chuang says to Brown, "Len, I want to make love to you lying in long grass beneath a starry sky..." Brown, who is sitting back in his chair in an undershirt and no pants offers to "stop mowing the berms". Text reads, 'Policy making at the Auckland City Council'. Cartoon references an affair between Brown and Chuang, as well as recent controversy over the maintenance of grass along sidewalks in Auckland. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0026464

Description: A four panel cartoon in which two men in suits walk down a corridor, passing an unseen couple in the third frame, with one man saying: "Personally, I can't see why a mayor should resign from public office for... some misdemeanour in his private life. After all, that sort of thing... has always gone on... Oops!! Sorry your worship!! Excuse us Madam!! ...in the corridors of power." Refers to revelations that Auckland Mayor Len Brown had a two-year affair, which was followed by public censure and calls for his resignation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0026509

Description: The mayor of Auckland, Len Brown makes a public statement. Naked and and with articles of women's underwear hanging of him, he announces 'And this affair will in no way affect the seriousness of my intent to carry on as the mayor of Auckland!' Len Brown confirmed on 16 October 2013 that he had conducted an affair with Bevan Chuang who serves on the Auckland City Council's Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel, but said that he was committed to stay as mayor. Many in Auckland, especially his political opponents, felt that he should stand down, partly because he could become an object of ridicule. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Metro (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0026518

Description: Under the caption 'Len's back!' the re-elected mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, is shown trying to avoid publicity by desperately waving away reporters in an attempt to hide his face. Following his re-election as mayor in October 2013 and revelations over his extra-marital affair, Len Brown effectively went into hiding. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0026481

Description: A naval officer, Kevin Keat, holding a dismissal notice, and the recently re-elected mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, holding a notice saying 'disdain', sit back to back under the caption 'Two navel careers'. The reference to a naval officer is to senior naval officer, Kevin Keat who was dismissed from the Defence Force after a 37-year career over an affair with a subordinate. This case was contemporary with the revelations over the extra-marital affair conducted by the Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown. In Brown's case there was no dismissal or resignation, merely public disdain. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026495

Description: The re-elected mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, shouting 'Im still here!', flies through the air as Superman. From Auckland City come exclamations: 'It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Len Brown'. Brown's Superman costume covers only the top half of his body, leaving his lower part exposed. Brown was re-elected mayor of Auckland in October 2013. Days after his re-election stories broke regarding Brown having an extra-marital affair with a younger woman, Bevan Chuang, who served on an Auckland Council advisory board. Brown released a statement confirming the affair. Hence his nakedness below the waist. Cartoon refers to a comic book character, Superman, and also to the common term 'Super-City', used for the enlarged Auckland City. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).