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Date: 23 Sep 1966

From: Open Country Sound Recordings

Reference: OHInt-0002/134

Description: Trevor Meyer of Paihia takes us behind the scenes to see country democracy at work in `The Council Meeting'. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Jim Henderson, presenter Venue - NZBC Studios, Wellington Quantity: 1 5" reel(s). 1 event(s). 11 Minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other no script available.

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0013975

Description: The cartoon shows co-leader of the Maori Party, Pita Sharples, stating that 'Democracy is about equality!.. Not about us having equal voting rights!!. He then walks away muttering that 'if you can't understand that you've probably still got all your marbles!' Refers to objections that the new Auckland supercity is being undemocratic by not having Maori designated seats on the council. 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: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0010913

Description: A group of men paddle a waka named 'Auckland supercity' pulling behind them a rubber raft flying a flag bearing the words 'Iwi Advisory Committee' in which sits a Maori who is shouting but who is not heard by the men in the waka who decide that since they cannot hear them complaining Maori must not mind the way things are. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014527

Description: The cartoon shows Minister of Local Government, Rodney Hide, sitting at a desk on which lies a large folder named 'Auckland Supercity'. Rodney Hide is on the phone and tells 'Mr Farry' that if he has no idea of the cost he just tells people what he thinks they want to hear and hope they all forget by the time it all hits the fan. Refers to the creation of the Auckland 'super city' by amalgamating several separate local bodies - Rodney Hide is asking Stadium Trust Chairman Malcolm Farry for advice on how to push through a piece of legislation that has a lot of critics as had the new Forsyth Barr Stadium. 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: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017073

Description: An elderly priest says to a small boy who sits on a pew holding a rugby ball that 'God is very busy, my child. Getting him to prove he exists with a Hurricanes clean sweep in the Super is a big ask. Would you settle for peace in the Middle East?' Context - the Hurricanes lost 14-9 to the Highlanders in their 2011 Investec Super Rugby season opener at Westpac Stadium in Wellington on Friday night (18 February). And the explosion of the Middle East with anti-government uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt that have spread to Libya, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman and Algeria. Plus of course a theological discussion which I shall not attempt to get involved in. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014057

Description: The cartoon shows the entrance to the 'Sharples Gold Mine' which is in a hillside with the features of Pita Sharples, Co-leader of the Green Party. Text above reads 'Speaking of mining...' A man muttering 'Fools Gold' pushes a wheelbarrow loaded with a great nugget that bears the words 'Democracy is an artificial political concoction'. According to Dr Sharples, the essence of democracy is not one person one vote, which he describes as an "artificial political concoction" but "goals towards equity ... and inclusiveness". Dr Sharples' ideas about the nature of democracy are being vented because he is frustrated by the Government's refusal to set aside two seats on the Auckland super-city council for Maori - because of this he believes that democracy is failing Maori, that the principal of one person one vote will not give Maori representation. The reference to mining is because the government intends to test drill for minerals in several national parks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0025436

Description: Under the heading 'Both barrels', Prime Minister John Key holds a smoking gun having shot two figures labelled rule of law and democratic principles. He tells a police officer who is taking notes: "To be fair... I did ask them not to stand in my way!" A marginal figure, also dressed as a policeman, asks: "Is there a spin doctor in the house?" Refers to public perception of John Key following his role in the GCSB scandal. Specific context may also include the so-called face-off between John Key and Kim Dotcom over legislation extending the powers of the GCSB (Government Communications Security Bureau). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029610

Description: Shows two frames. First depicts democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Second depicts a young New Zealand voter who is picking his nose and asks "What election? Vote? Why?". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022081

Description: Shows Greek columns with the word 'Democracy' engraved across the architrave. 'Democracy' is closed due to elections. Context: Self explanatory.1981 was an election year.This all seemed rather ironic! (Context notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0022228

Description: Shows a flock of sheep upset because they gave the government a mandate to 'Hock off our assets'. Context: Refers to the government's intention to make 'partial asset sales'. Prime Minister John Key believes the Government could free up as much as $10 billion from the partial sale of key assets including state owned power companies and a stake in Air New Zealand. Legislation allowing the partial sale of four state owned energy companies was passed by Parliament on 26th June 2012. by a single vote. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020523

Description: Shows a disorderly camp site in Hagley Park, Christchurch. Context: Christchurch City Council has directed staff to enforce a city bylaw by removing 'Occupy' Christchurch protestors from South Hagley Park. 'Occupy' campers were protesting about economic inequality and lack of true democratic ideals. 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-0022232

Description: Shows a reporter interviewing Prime Minister John Key and leader of New Zealand First, Peter Dunne, about asset sales. Context: Context: Peter Dunne was not present when the legislation to allow partial asset sales was voted on - he sent a proxy vote, thereby giving the government the numbers to pass the legislation. Peter Dunne was targeted by those opposed to the legislation because he held the vote needed by the government. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018587

Description: The word 'DEMOCRACY' built of stone is being knocked down by a wrecking ball. A voice offscreen says 'Another heritage building coming down?' Context: the cartoon is about the tradeoff between speedy actions and deliberative consultation in post-quake Christchurch. 'CERA (Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority) will have tremendous power over the local authorities - the Selwyn and Waimakariri district councils; the ECan commissioners; and the Christchurch City Council. An article on this subject is called 'Democracy sidelined under CERA', it was written by John Hartevelt in the Press February 22 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).