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Date: 1998

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-103/124

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the lack of consultion with the Ministry of Women's Affairs regarding National's Code of Social responsibility. East Coast Maori use dubious methods to stamp out intimidation during a land protest. The Broadcasting Minister defends his proposal to introduce ads onto National Radio. The Minister of Energy, Max Bradford defends privatisation of the electricity supply in the face of power blackouts throughout Auckland. Jenny Shipley takes a hard-line against assisting Auckland in the midst of their 7 week power crisis. National Party Ministers run for cover as Prime Minister, Jenny Shipley calls for heads to roll over the Auckland power crisis. Jenny Shipley's image as 'ordinary' housewife and mother is questioned on her trip to Japan. Curator Ian Wedde, defends the 'Virgin in a Condom' exhibit at Te Papa. National's Health Minister, Bill English reassures the public that local surgery is at crisis point. NZ Post end free delivery of Talking Books to the blind. Ruth Richardson announces her intention to stand for ACT in the Taranaki by-election. Comment on the last remaining stands of West Coast Rimu forest. More cracks appear in the Health system. New Zealand's economic position is blamed on the Asian crisis with lower paid workers bearing the brunt of restraints on wage increases. Comment on emergency services failing to get to call-outs within a reasonable time. Comment on another Hurricanes rugby team loss. Jenny Shipley regrets she's unable to make grand gestures like Russian leader, Boris Yeltsin, who recently sacked his entire government. Winston Peters is awarded an Oscar for his best supporting role in a comedy or farce in the coalition government. Comment on the Americans insistance on carrying arms even when it's a child carrying an assault rifle. Paralells drawn between rioting at Paremoremo Prision and Winston Peters rioting within the coalition government. Discussion which shows how the National Party cabinet works. Winston Peters trys to knock the New Zealand economy into shape by the use of threats and violence. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1998

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-539-044/062

Description: Astronauts try to escape the reminiscing of an earlier generation astronaut. Saddam Hussein and Bill Clinton work out a deal where Clinton looks good to the American public at mid-term elections, and America lifts the sanctions against Iraq. Inland Revenue Department employees sell information about clients to debt collection agencies. Tales of extraordinary courage including reading Jim Bolger's autobiography 'view from the top' in one sitting. Richard Prebble offers words of encouragement to Jenny Shipley and at the same time secures a ball and chain around her ankle. Rod Deane of Telecom manipulates the Maurice Williamson puppet while saying it is the Minister's call whether they deregulate further or not. A large shark (Shamrock Holdings) is about to devour a smaller shark (BIL) in a corporate raid. Generation X do not really benefit from changes to the student loan scheme. Jenny Shipley drives a stake through the heart of John Luxton for backing Producer Board reform. Iraq stands defiantly against the United States until they see the proximity of their weapons. Comparison between Theodore Roosevelt's and John Luxton's approach to problems. Jenny Shipley considers face-to-face diplomacy with Malaysian leader, Mr Anwar. Comment on Winston Peter's ability to bounce back come election time. Web pages have been sabotaged world-wide forcing people into unfamiliar pastimes like talking to their children. The political right is about to be hit by a train (Labour and the Alliance Parties). Jenny Shipley views economic policy and intervention differently from the comfort of Singapore. Comment on the outrage generated by the idea of having a compulsory photo identification on drivers' licences. National's defence policy regarding a 3rd ANZAC frigate comes under question by the Prime Minister. General Pinochet may be sent back to Chile to stand trial on charges of torture, murder and genocide. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024992

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bill English, and Minister of Economic Development, Steven Joyce, in a heavy iron boat with a tiny, fledgling motor out on the ocean with a tattered New Zealand flag. The boat is labelled, Economy. English says, 'Steady she goes!' as Key smiles, and Joyce leans over the edge of the boat, looking queasy. Refers to the release of the 2013 budget, and ongoing economic issues in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020361

Description: [1] 8 Feb 2012. Charles Dickens - 200th anniversary of birthday [2] 21 Feb 2012. Mojo Mathers, Green MP - first deaf MP [3] 23 Feb 2012. Jeremy Wells, NZ TV personality, satirical news show 'Eating media lunch' [4] 1 Feb. 2012. Lydia Ko, aged 14, won the Women's NSW Open - the youngest player to win a professional event [5] 23 Feb 2012. John Allen, Secretary of MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) - has axed 21 per cent of the ministry's 1421 staff [6] 15 Feb 2012. Sebastien Chabal - French rugby player [7] 13 Feb 2012. Mohamed Nasheed, 4th President of the Maldives from 2008 to 2012 - forced to resign in February 2012 after weeks of protests. [8] 16 Feb 2012. Evangelos Venizelos, Greek Finance Minister - advises Athens' private creditors to take the bond swap on which a second bailout of the debt-ridden country depends because it was the best deal they would get. [9] 5 Feb 2012. Gina Rinehart, mining business woman. Australia's wealthiest person. Now has 13% share in Fairfax Media. Born 1954. [10] 2 Feb 2012. James Cameron, Canadian Film director, has bought farms in the Wairarapa and intends to settle with family. [11] 9 Feb 2012. John Key, Prime Minister File names are Dickens.jpg, Mathers,Mojo.jpg, Wells,Jeremy.jpg, Ko, Lydia2.jpg, Allen,John.jpg, Chabal,Sebastien 2.jpg, Nasheed,Mohamed2.bmp, Venizelos,Evangelos2.jpg, Rheinhart,Gina.jpg, Cameron,James2.jpg, Key,John3da.bmp Quantity: 11 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020436

Description: Shows a man representing the government fast asleep beneath a newspaper that reads 'Ministers risk seeming uncaring as jobs culled'. He sits beside an untidy breakfast table on which stands a toaster labelled 'machine' from which has popped a slice of burnt toast. Context: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week with the axing of more than 300 positions. There have also been cuts in frontline staff in the Defence Force. National seems unaware of how hard-edged it is starting to look with its noticeable drift to the right. The contrast with the soft pragmatism of its first term is starting to become pronounced. A "super ministry" merging economic development, science and trade and enterprise is expected to be announced by Prime Minister John Key. (NZ Herald, John Armstrong. Feb 25 2012) 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: 2011

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0018847

Description: A small man watches a huge television screen while drinking a cup of coffee. The announcer says 'An un-named govt minister is accused of making rude comments to Aussie hosts at RWC game! In other news, the Trans Tasman cost of living gap is reported to be widening! A govt minister had no comment...' The man at this point turns his back in irritation and thinks 'Now THAT'S rude!!' Context: Sydney Morning Herald rugby columnist Greg Growden dubbed an unnamed Government minister "the New Zealand Minister for Bad Manners" after an alleged scene during the Wallabies' opening Rugby World Cup game. The minister had allegedly "booed and abused the Wallabies ... yelling out f...... cheats and other offensive remarks". Ministers Maurice Williamson, Wayne Mapp and Jonathan Coleman were in the tent, but all three have emphatically denied the allegations. (Dominion Post 14 September 2011) The second piece of news related to 'The growing income gap between Australians and New Zealanders has more to do with poorly skilled managers and workers than anything to do with Australia's "lucky country" status and reliance on heavy industry, says a new study from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research. (TVNZ 30 September 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons

By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018000

Description: A couple are sitting at the breakfast table reading the paper and chatting; a headline in the paper reads 'Asset sales big election issue'. The woman comments on the fact that Labour Party leader, Phil Goff, still hasn't risen in the polls even after the cutbacks and her husband says 'He's risen in my opinion. He was the last person I'd vote for, then Don Brash came along'. Context - The polling results for John Key remain at a high level while Phil Goff continues to struggle to raise his, this, in spite of cuts in KiwiSaver, Working for Families and interest-free student loans that the government says are unaffordable in the longer term. The government also intends to 'partially privatise' electricity generators Meridian Energy, Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy, coal miner Solid Energy and carrier Air Newaland. Don Brash, a follower of the Rogernomics economic model has ousted ACT leader Rodney Hide from his leadership of the party and has taken over the role himself. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).