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Date: 2004

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Bay news (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0008437

Description: Shows a couple sitting at a table drinking coffee. The man reads from a newspaper called 'Council Lottery & Mayoral Serial'. The man says that he wonders how all those people that they have never heard of are getting on. The woman asks which people is he referring to. The man replies that they are the ones that they voted for. Refers to the local council elections in Auckland. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014366

Description: Shows a cargo ship called 'Supercity planning' with a load of containers arriving at a port. The containers are labelled non-smoking yet have smoke pouring from them. The cartoon is entitled 'Gunpowder plot' and an official on the wharf tells a passer-by that the laod is 'For controlled demolition of obsolete structures'. Refers to Auckland Supercity planning. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014429

Description: Shows a man who represents the 'Super City Bill Select Committee' who with a large pair of shears is cutting all the feathers off the Minister for Local Government Rodney Hide. Rodney Hide laughs at the headless and plucked chicken beside him who represents the 'Auckland ratepayers' and says that it could be worse, he could have ended up looking like the headless chicken. Refers to the new Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill that has just been tabled in Parliament. Two thirds of Auckland's city services will still be run by unelected Council Controlled Organisations and local boards do not have powers enshrined by law. CCOs must hold their meetings in public and their minutes and decisions will be made public. Local boards will still have control over their patch and the Auckland Council cannot take their powers without an agreement. Mr Hide said the Auckland Council will appoint the chair and deputy chair of the CCOs and will be able to fire the entire board from day one. People are concerned about what seems like an undemocratic solution to the managing of Auckland. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0010769

Description: In a series of four frames Jaimee tells Debbie about her ideas for making Wellington a super city as well. This in light of debate over making Auckland a super city with a single mayor and council. She suggests that there could be a military operation and Petone, the Hutt, Porirua, Paraparaumu, Levin, and Palmerston North would all fall like dominoes. When Debbie in her pragmatic way wonders what will happen after that, Jaimee sighs and goes home to watch the 'Where the wild things are' trailer again. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

Reference: DCDL-0012326

Description: Cartoon shows Prime Minister, Phil Goff in a can of worms labelled 'John's electoral system turmoil' and Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, in a second can of worms labelled 'Rodney's Chunky Auckland Super City Chaos'. In the background is a third can labelled 'Ministerial Housing Rort'. John Key says that if you hold your nose and shut your eyes they are yum. Refers to the decision that the Government will spend millions of dollars holding a referendum on whether MMP should be dumped - a system Prime Minister John Key thinks New Zealanders are increasingly comfortable with. Mr Key said National would hold the referendum to honour its election pledge and let people "kick the tyres" of the electoral system. Refers also to the rows over the supercity which are about Maori representation on the council and how much of Auckland is included among other things. Published in the Listener Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0013893

Description: The cartoon shows Rodney Hide, leader of ACT, and Minister for Local Government, 'shearing' peacocks that represent 'councils'. The first peacock staggers off head reeling and its gorgeous feathers all over the floor. 'Next!' cries the shearer, grinning like a maniac, at the two petrified peacocks standing in line. Rodney Hide's golden jacket hangs from a tree nearby. Refers to the decimation of the current local councils as Rodney Hide proceeds in his determination to make Auckland into a single 'supercity'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0010984

Description: Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, and Prime Minister, John Key, both of whom wear babies' nappies, play in a playpen. They pull dolls that represent Aucklanders to pieces and throw them out of the playpen. They also have blocks that spell out 'Auckland' that they are making a mess of stacking neatly. A large block bearing the words 'Royal Commission' is tossed out too. Refers to the determination of the government to make a 'supercity' of Auckland which currently has seven separate councils. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014371

Description: Shows Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, being accused by a blithely whistling Prime Minister John Key, of vandalising Auckland Mayor John Banks', car by writing on it 'Far Right Agenda woz ere'. The number plate of the car reads 'Super City'. The suggestion is that the PM himself did it. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012094

Description: Shows Prime Minister, John Key, carrying a bowl labelled 'Maori Party lobbying' in which sits a baby wearing a bib on which are the words 'Equal human rights'. John Key says that he doesn't believe in smacking babies and he certainly doesn't throw them out with the bath water. Refers to the lobbying by the Maori Party for Maori seats in the Auckland 'supercity' council while Rodney Hide of ACT has threatened to resign if Maori seats are created. John Key is seeking a compromise position. The 'smacking babies' comment refers to the referendum on the 'anti-smacking bill' that 'Family First' is paying $9 million for. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0011008

Description: A huge slavering dog growls as it chews on a bone that represents New Zealand. Beside it is a bowl representing Auckland that is full of chewed bones. A newspaper lying nearby tells about Auckland wanting 'super-city aid and has Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey describing Auckland as a 'dog'. Relates to the move towards making Auckland, with currently seven different councils and mayors, into a single 'super-city' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0010951

Description: Shows a map of New Zealand. Over the Auckland region rages a great storm and a voice cries to the rest of New Zealand for help but no-one hears. Refers to the efforts to bring all of Auckland under a single council with a single mayor. This is being forced through government by the Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, with the Mayor of Auckland Central, John Banks, strongly in favour. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012077

Description: A Maori family sit round a table having a cup of tea. The man comments that Rodney Hide (Minister for Local Government) has threatened to resign if special Maori seats for the super city eventualise. His wife replies with irritation that politicians (Rodney Hide) always tell you what you want to hear but she is certain that he won't deliver. Rodney Hide has indeed threatened resignation if the government decides that there will be Maori seats in the Auckland super city. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012172

Description: Shows Prime Minister, John Key, ushering Rodney Hide, Minister for Local Government, into a summer camp for 'kids from struggling families'. He tells the other kids that they should be nice to Rodney as 'he's never had any friends and has never learnt how to share...' Refers to a government initiative that will see thirty thousand children from struggling families get free access to holiday programmes under plans to help them stay out of trouble when school is out. A further 500 children looked after by foster parents or extended family will also get the chance to go to summer camp. The initiatives are cornerstones of a sweeping $84.55 million youth package unveiled by Prime Minister John Key and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett. Refers also to Rodney Hide's controversial refusal to permit dedicated Maori seats on the Auckland 'supercity' council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0013223

Description: Shows four images of events have have occured during the week. The first image is of a man watching a television which is showing a noisy advert for a 50% off sale. He says that it is not O.K. The second is the hand of God ('Creation of Adam' by Michelangelo) reaching out to touch a tentacled alien hand. Refers to the Vatican stating that alien life is possible. The third is of Mayor John Banks on a segway next to the new logo for the Auckland City Council. Banks states that "It's slow, silly, expensive, and pure ecological tokenism - I think I've just found a perfect symbol for the Council". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

Reference: DCDL-0011191

Description: Shows ACT leader, Rodney Hide, trampling all over Auckland city. His head has become a ferocious pig's head. The yellow dancing jacket were what he wore when he took part in the 'Dancing with the stars' competition. The rest refers to Rodney Hide's afforts as Minister of Local Government, to force Auckland into becoming one huge supercity that incorporates all the current seven local councils into a single council and mayor, Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015800

Description: Outside a building is a notice reading 'Southern mayors meeting to fight demands of super city' and from inside the window is heard a voice saying 'The question is, are Aucklanders real New Zealanders?' Southern mayors say they will unite to fight the economic pulling power of the emerging Auckland super city. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said a "comprehensive" South Island grouping was needed in response "to ensure our voice is clearly heard in central government". A meeting of South Island mayors, to discuss forming a new South Island-wide mayoral forum to represent the island's interests in Wellington, was also a priority for early next year, Mr Parker said. (ODT - 13 October 2010) Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012088

Description: Shows a ship named 'Auckland Supercity Process' sailing in the sea. Below the ship is a 'pirate' (Rodney Hide)in a dinghy that flies a skull and crossbones and a flag reading 'no Maori seats'; Rodney Hide waves his cutlass threateningly at the ship. Men in the ship realise the danger and the need to tell Captain Hide that they are being hijacked by extremists. Refers to the tensions that are simmering over whether there should be Maori seats in the Auckland 'super-city' council. Rodney Hide, Minister for Local Government, has threatened to resign if it is decided to have dedicated Maori seats on the supercity council. The Royal Commission which reported on Auckland's local government structure recommended reserved Maori seats but the Government scrapped that when it set out its plans for the city. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Architecture New Zealand (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0025181

Description: A Maori chief dressed in a traditional cloak, carrying a taiaha walks over the brow of a hill and in the distance is a traditional-style whare [house] but then a larger view is shown which shows a contemporary city crammed onto a small island or isthmus. It may refer to the 'Auckland Super City'. Cartoon illustrated an article by Architect David Mitchell published in June/July 2013 issue of Architecture NZ. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).