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Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :[Shoulder-tapped Chinese Architect]. 8 April 2013
Date: 2013
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0024483
Description: Shows John Key phoning Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee during his recent visit to China. Key tells Gerry he has found an architect friend in China who can design the new Christchurch Cathedral. Wider context refers to the debate over the 3 plans recently released for the Cathedral, but also refers to media debate concerning Key's involvement in instances of preferential appointments - in particular, his claim to have forgotten a phone call to his friend Ian Fletcher in which Key suggested Fletcher should apply to become director of the Government Communications Security Bureau. See Stuff, 3 April 2013. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'And not only is my plan for the city's rebuild terrific......
Date: 2012
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)
Reference: DCDL-0020972
Description: Shows Minister for Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee delighted with his plan to rebuild Christchurch and to have it paid for buy the PM's casino. Context: Refers to the Christchurch Central Development Unit that Minister for Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee has put in place. Refers also to the very controversial deal that Prime Minister John Key has made with Auckland's SkyCity to the effect that SkyCity will pay the full construction cost of a new convention centre - estimated at $350 million, in return for being allowed to add more gaming tables and machines, and extending its licence beyond 2021. Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Don't get your hopes up! It's probably another mirage!" 11 Ju...
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018068
Description: Two people crawl across a desert littered with animal bones and skulls towards the words 'Land reports' in the distance. The woman says 'Don't get your hopes up! It's probably a mirage!' Context - On Thursday 23 June Prime Minister John Key, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and representatives from engineering consultants Tonkin & Taylor announced the first part of the Government's long-awaited land report that revealed the fate of up to 5000 quake-damaged homes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'New strengthening code for party leaders eh, John?' 9 Decembe...
Date: 2012
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0023621
Description: Shows David Shearer, Leader of the Labour Party/Leader of the Opposition, and Prime Minister John Key, both surrounded by scaffolding. Both leaders have black eyes and a number of injuries. Shearer says, 'New strengthening code for party leaders, eh John?' and Key responds, 'Absolutely, Dave!' Refers to new plans for earthquake strengthening in response to the Canterbury earthquakes. Shearer recently faced a challenge by Labour Party rival David Cunliffe, and Key has faced opposition and been heavily criticised for a number of ongoing issues, such as child poverty, asset sales, breaches of privacy and information leaks in government departments, offensive public statements, and problems at the Ministry of Education. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).