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Date: 2013

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024765

Description: Around a dartboard, titled 'MAYhem face the MUSIC Month', are asset sales, spying, Labour-Greens power proposal, Gilmore, Dotcom, GCSB and Banks. May 2013 had been billed as a month for the promotion of New Zealand music. For the National government that month was notable for the crises, mistakes, embarrassments and bad news which had accumulated over the year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

Reference: DCDL-0025347

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key riding a 'magic carpet of popularity' labelled '100% old flannel', while on the ground, Kim Dotcom and Minister John Banks stand on the unravelling threads. Refers to public perception of the Prime Minister's involvement in the Kim Dotcom spy scandal, and the revelations that John Banks received campaign funds from Kim Dotcom. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

Reference: DCDL-0025350

Description: A barman and two men seated at a bar discuss the Prime Minister John Key. Continues: "Yeah... People aren't taking him at his word like they used to." The third man replies "I wonder if he regrets having used up his credibility defending John Banks?" Refers to media coverage of John Key's credibility following allegations of his knowledge of the GCSB (Government Communications Security Bureau) spying scandal and the behaviour of Minister John Banks. Also refers to Labour Party calls questioning Key's credibility. See Stuff 3 October 2012. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

Reference: DCDL-0025345

Description: Under the heading 'Two problems that bode ill for NZ' are two scenes: on the left are 'Thousands of school leavers who don't read because they can't' and on the right 'A Prime Minister who doesn't read because he won't'. The picture on the left is accompanied by smoking youths in street clothes , some with skateboards, while the picture on the right includes two documents labelled 'Police reports on John Banks' and 'The Dotcom Story'. A marginal figure at the bottom right comments that "He's referring all questions to his smokesperson". Refers to reports earlier in 2012 that one in five students in New Zealand is leaving school without qualifications, with some unable to fill out the unemployment benefit form (See Stuff, 24.6.12). Also refers to media speculation around Prime Minister John Key's claims that he did not know about the Government spying on Kim Dotcom and donations received from Kim Dotcom by Minister John Banks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020043

Description: Cartoon, titled '2012 under new management' shows several parliamentarians who will probably be newsworthy in 2012. All are labelled, either giving their names or commenting on their personalities or their parties' policies. In the left background is the Beehive, in a dilapidated state. A more solidly built building provides balance in the right background. Underneath is the wording 'NBR useful tips for 2012 Dieters: Eat Maori alphabet soup. Their alphabet has only 15 letters - watch the kilos fade away!' 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-0019840

Description: Text reads 'The Attorney-General, CHRIS Finlayson wants the "teapot tape" cameraman to pay $14,000'. The cartoon shows Chris Finlayson dressed as Santa Claus and holding a 'Court costs invoice' in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. He says 'It's all in the CHRIStmas spirit'. There are two other versions with slight differences. Context: A cameraman, Bradley Ambrose said he inadvertently taped a conversation between Prime Minister John Key and ACT Epsom candidate, now MP, John Banks at a media-staged event during the election campaign. The Attorney-General's demand for nearly $14,000 in court costs from the cameraman over the ''teapot tape'' could ruin the freelancer's business, his lawyer claims. (Stuff 29/12/2011) Three versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021335

Description: Shows ACT leader John Banks as an eel giving the 'thumbs up'. Context: Refers to ACT leader John Banks in strife over Dotcom's 'secret' donation, and being conservative with the truth about a party he attended and a helicopter ride he was given by Mr Dotcom. The eel suggests 'slipperiness'. Title based on file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021140

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key climbing Mount Popularity but finding it difficult because of the weight of ACT leader John Banks and his 'friend' Kim Dotcom, an Internet millionaire. Context: ACT leader John Banks refused to answer questions about two $25,000 donations to his mayoral campaign from (internet millionaire Kim ) Dotcom which were made the day after the two men met in an April 2010. Mr Banks signed off on campaign finance returns recording the money as coming from anonymous sources. Mr Dotcom is a very large man. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020884

Description: Refers to the 'teapot saga' as a 'shameless political stunt' fuelled by 'hubris', costing a lot and lacking in integrity. Context: Refers to the 'cup of tea' which was a publicity stunt between PM John Key and ACT candidate for the Epsom by-election John Banks; the conversation between the two was recorded by a cameraman - Key tried to suppress the recording and demanded the cameraman be charged. Lawyers for freelance cameraman Bradley Ambrose, Prime Minister John Key, and the police struck a deal over the so-called "teapot tape" affair. The deal, involves Mr Key and Act's Epsom MP, John Banks, accepting a "letter of regret" from Ambrose in return for the complaint against him being dropped. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021960

Description: An interviewer questions the Prime Minister, John Key, on the reaction to the proposed asset sales by the international money and investment markets, the equity sector and the banks. Key replies in the affirmative for all but banks, of which he simply says 'He's got no option!' 'Banks', in John Key's mind, means not only the banking sector, but also the discredited leader of ACT, John Banks, who is completely dependant on the goodwill of Key and Cabinet to stay as a part of Government. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0021121

Description: ACT leader John Banks refused to answer questions about two $25,000 donations to his mayoral campaign from (internet millionaire Kim ) Dotcom which were made the day after the two men met in an April 2010. Mr Banks later signed off on campaign finance returns recording the money as coming from anonymous sources. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021143

Description: Shows an ass searching for a tail. Context: Refers to the lies and lapses of memory of ACT leader John Banks as he tries to avoid the consequences of describing a donation that he knew had come from Internet millionaire Kim Dotcom as anonymous. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020248

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key drowning in a cup of tea. In the background is leader of NZ First, Winston Peters, as a Cheshire cat. A monstrous old woman pours tea into the cup. Context: Refers to the controversial tea party tapes that recorded a conversation that included derogatory comments about Act leader Don Brash and the elderly who support NZ First. The tea party was a publicity stunt between Prime Minister John Key and the ACT candidate for the seat of Epsom, John Banks, and was intended to highlight John Key's backing of this candidate. The event was filmed and the conversation recorded but John Key tried to have the conversation suppressed. It was released by NZ First leader Winston Peters. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0021198

Description: Shows ACT leader John Banks being conveyed in a charabank in Hong Kong. Context: The references to memory relate to John Banks inability to recall having received hospitality from millionaire Kim Dotcom with a discounted deal at Kim Dotcom's favourite Hong Kong hotel during his stay there last year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020294

Description: Cartoon shows a cup of tea in which the new leader of the ACT Party, John Banks, attempts to guide his semi-submerged ship. Context: John Banks after winning the only seat for ACT, has been made the new leader in place of Don Brash. The tea refers to the much-publicised tea party between the Prime Minister John Key and the candidate for Epsom John Banks. The tea-party was supposed to signal the government's backing of John Banks's candidacy. Their conversaton was recorded and John Key tried to have the recording suppressed, unsuccessfully. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021197

Description: Prime Minister John Key tells Finance Minister Bill English that he would be happier getting rid of ACT leader John Banks than banking Dotcom's income. Context: John Banks received a donation from Kim Dotcom, an internet millionaire, during his campaign for the Auckland supercity mayoralty in 2010 but declared it as anonymous in his campaign returns. He has also been caught out on several occasions being less than truthful and has become somewhat of a liability. Kim Dotcom has given many donations to political parties and other groups. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022526

Description: Shows John Banks standing behind a lectern labelled 'The case for chartered schools' telling parents not to worry about unqualified teachers as he has been doing his job for years with no qualifications. The father tells Banks that that is exactly their concern. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0022806

Description: Shows ACT leader John Banks holding a banana with his ape-like foot. He has his arm round a creature flying a balloon that represents charter schools. Banks has made a statement says he believes the Genesis account of the start of life on Earth. Context: Associate Minister John Banks claim that he does not believe in Evolution. Claim has not been challenged by anyone in Government, or by either of the other two Ministers in the Education portfolio. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Whangarei report (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022589

Description: Two women walk along the sidewalk in front of a school. One of them holds a newspaper featuring a story on unqualified teachers. The second woman compares them to politicians. Context: Education Minister Hekia Parata and associate Education Minister John Banks announced the details of the rebranded charter school programme - now called Partnership or Kura Hourua. Some teachers without official qualifications will be able to teach in New Zealand charter schools. (TV3 News, 2 August 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0022860

Description: Nadzeya Ostapchuk, the woman shotput contestant in the London 2012 Olympic Games, claims that she took illegal supplements unknowingly. John Banks says that it was the same for him. He is holding a newspaper headlined 'Mayoral election account'. The cartoonist, as a bird, comments 'We know what we're being fed!'. Ostapchuk was disqualified from her gold medal for taking performance enhancing drugs. She protested her innocence and lack of knowledge that the drugs were illegal. John Banks likewise protested his lack of knowledge of the large donations from Kit Dotcom used to finance his campaign. The public were mainly of the cartoonist's opinion Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).