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Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0005660

Description: Scene shows Finance Minister, Michael Cullen piloting a small biplane. His co-pilot leans out and drops a bomb on Auckland International Airport. Michael Cullen asks if he hit any foreign investors and the co-pilot says that he hit mostly local shareholders. Refers to the bid by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for 40 per cent of the outstanding shares in Auckland International Airport at a price of $3.65 for each share acquired. But the government has introduced a special regulation that imposes a foreign-ownership control test on the country's "major strategic assets," including Auckland Airport. The Canadian investment board confirmed it would continue with the offer and played down the significance of the law. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016307

Description: An aeroplane lands and immediately takes off again as a voice offscreen says 'Invercargill Airport announces the arrival and departure of General Manager Airways' A second version has the voice saying 'Invercargill Airport announces the arrival and departure of General Manager Up-in-the Airways'. Refers to news that a new general manager, Chloe Scala, has started at Invercargill Airport after the previous one took flight, eight days into the job. The job was initially given to Gordon Johnston. (Southland Times 24 December 2010) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

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

Reference: DCDL-0001544

Description: A sign saying 'Wellington Airport' stands front centre of the image. The rest of the scene is blank. A disembodied voice saying 'Closed again?' is heard through the mist. The airport has been closed because of fog. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015448

Description: Two men stand side by side holding placards; the first man's placard reads 'Air New Zealand profits down' and the second man's reads 'Blenheim Airport increasing landing fees'. The second man announces that it is better to keep your feet on the ground in this business...' Refers to news that Blenheim Airport Marlborough is increasing its landing fees 45 per cent, partly to pay for a $3.6 million runway upgrade. Hamilton-based Air New Zealand subsidiary Eagle Airways is the main airline flying to and from Blenheim Airport. Eagle Airways general manager Carrie Hurihanganui says that Air New Zealand had worked during the past year to make regional flights about 15 per cent cheaper to increase traffic to provincial towns, but increasing landing fees could reverse that and hit tourism to the region. (Marlborough Express) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

By: Whangarei report (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017626

Description: A newspaper heading reads 'Americans to body-search air travellers from...' An Airport Security guard tells a plump woman who is enthusiastically waiting to be 'patted-down' that 'We don't practise body pat-downs here'. And he adds 'Besides... I don't believe you're even GOING on a plane'. Context - Increased airport security because of terrorist threats. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0005794

Description: Shows the word 'GOVT' but the 'V' has dropped out of the word and is about to pierce an aeroplane below which represents 'Auckland Airport shares'. Refers to the long-lasting struggle over whether Auckland Airport shares should be sold to a Canadian pension fund. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0010496

Description: A traveller is sleeping under a bridge somewhere in Auckland; the Sky Tower is in the background. He explains to the down-and-out man beside him that he has been ruined by an outstanding fine at Auckland Airport. Refers to legislation called 'Collection of Fines at Airports' or more simply: Pay or Stay. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

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

Reference: DCDL-0004684

Description: Shows at man smuggling a bird's egg in his underwear being discovered by a sniffer dog at the Auckland Airport. The smuggler's hands are up in the air and shows the egg that he was carrying in his underwear has hatched. The smuggler exclaims "Yikes! My plan hatched at each end!" while the sniffer dog is pointing and sniffing at the hatched bird's egg. Refers to a New Zealand man who tried to smuggle a bird's egg from Australia by hiding it in his underwear. He was caught by a sniffer dog when he arrived at the Auckland Airport on 11 January 2005. Published in New Zealand Shipping Gazette Arrangement: This cartoon file was orginally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called 'NZ Shipping Gaz' which was inside a folder called 'AWS Cartoon Highlights, Nov'04-May'07' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0005269

Description: Shows an aeroplane which has clipped the tops of a number of trees and is now zooming skywards again. From a second plane appearing in the distance the pilot's voice complains about landing at Christchurch airport. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

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

Reference: DCDL-0004661

Description: Shows police have cordoned off an area of the Auckland Airport while a chef pushes a trolley with an oven and cooking utensils towards a unclaimed package of white powder at the 'Left luggage' counter. One of the police officers is telling a bystander "We think we know what it is but our expert will confirm it." Refers to an incident at the Auckland Airport where a bag of suspicious white powder thought to be anthrax was indeed white flour. Published in New Zealand Shipping Gazette Arrangement: This cartoon file was orginally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called 'NZ Shipping Gaz' which was inside a folder called 'AWS Cartoon Highlights, Nov'04-May'07' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

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

Reference: DCDL-0001672

Description: A pilot stands hopefully beside a little patched-up aircraft. In the background is a large sign inviting people who want real thrills to fly with this company. Refers to the controversy around safety at Taupo airport. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2001

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

Reference: DX-003-006

Description: A highly embarrassed tourist arriving from England at Auckland airport sets off all the alarm bells because he has dung on his shoes and/or clothes. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2007

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0003629

Description: Two Arab men on camels enter the Auckland International Airport. Dollar notes drop out of overful suitcases and float to the ground. One of the Arabs says they have abundant riches for those in the Manger and an airport official tells them they mean, 'Mangere' and points in the direction of Mangere. There has been a miscommunication between the notion of the Three Kings taking gifts to baby Jesus in the manger and Mangere, a suburb of Auckland. Refers to a consortium from Dubai putting in a bid to buy Auckland International Airport. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2001

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-006-022

Description: Several Australian snakes head toward New Zealand Immigration. One snake says, 'Apparently it's one of us in exchange for every 300 Kiwis!' Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0026787

Description: Cartoon shows two pilots exiting an aircraft at Dunedin International Airport. One pilot says to the other that they are building a new terminal at the Queenstown airport to accommodate growing numbers of private jets flying in out of out the city. The second pilot replies, "Yeah, same reason that departing stadium and council CEOs are getting their own lounge here". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: New Zealand shipping gazette (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0024231

Description: Shows a New Zealand Customs officer advising a new colleague to be alert regarding smugglers. Meanwhile, in a queue of people coming through the arrivals gate, a man rides a bicycle and holds a large teddy bear, both of which have recently been used to smuggle ingredients for methamphetamine. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0024845

Description: Shows a set of parents holding a welcome home sign at the international arrivals section of the airport that says, 'Welcome home Stu Dent [heart] Mum and Dad'. Beside them stand two police officers with a sign that says, 'Ditto! [heart] Bill English'. Text at the top of the cartoon reads, 'Debt-owing students to be arrested at border'. Refers to Finance Minister, Bill English. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0025034

Description: Passengers use the baggage carousel at the Christchurch Airport to sleep on as they are swept around. 'Such a unique concept... a revolving motel!' Shortage of accommodation in Christchurch, because of earthquake-damaged hotels and motels and workers coming in for the Rebuild, was a serious problem for travellers to Christchurch, leading many to sleep in the airport overnight. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029943

Description: Cartoon shows former Transport Minister, Gerry Brownlee. A doctor shines a light into his ear, which shines out the other side. Cartoon references a security breach by Brownlee and two staff at Christchurch Airport on 24 July 2014. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0030369

Description: Cartoon shows the international terminal at presumably Auckland International Airport. A man covered from head to toe in a bio-hazard suit stands ready at the arrivals area to check incoming passengers for the deadly ebola virus. Meanwhile, convicted murder and sex offender, Philip Smith, is shown waving goodbye as he flees the country. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).