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Date: 2011

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019538

Description: The title reads 'The leaders' TV debate'. Additional test reads 'Worming his way in'. The cartoon shows two fishing lines, one labelled 'Key' with an empty hook and the other labelled 'Goff' which has a worm attached. A second version has the title as 'The leaders' TV deBAIT'. Context: refers to the use of the 'worm' as a guage of opinion about the popularity of what is being said by the two leaders, John Key and Phil Goff, in the leaders' debate on television in the lead up to the 2011 elections. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DCDL-0016990

Description: Prime Minister John Key announces on television that 'the general election will be held on 26 November 2011' causing a man watching to almost collapse in despair at the thought of '296 days of campaigning'. Context - The announcement of the date of the 2011 general election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017015

Description: The words 'But the cat came back?' appear across the cartoon; below leader of NZ First Winston Peters says 'Meow'. Nearby is the cat dish with the word 'election' on it. Tiny words below read 'But will he hold the key? A second version does not have the name Winston on his jacket. Context - Winston Peters has announced that he is standing for parliament again but PM John Key has said that he will not be part of any Government that includes Winston Peters. "If Winston Peters holds the balance of power," Key said this week, "it will be a Phil Goff-led Labour government." But Labour is unlikely to embrace him either. Winston Peters has always courted controversy with his 'divisive demagoguery' and use of 'alarmist and inflammatory language'. (NZH editorial 6 February 2011) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016996

Description: The title reads 'The PM's speech (and probably the one after this)'. Prime Minister John Key grins as he reads the notes for his speech and says 'stuttering? Crikey! Reading this I can't stop laughing!' The speech notes read '2011 What the govt will do for you, employment, asset sales, economy'. Context - John Key's 'state of the nation' speech made to mark the beginning of the campaign in the run up to the 2011 election on 26 November. The economy is stagnant, employment is up and Key is considering selling off some state owned assets that will bring in a few million. There is a reference also the film 'The King's speech' which is showing currently and which is about King George V1 struggling to overcome a bad stutter. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0019376

Description: The cartoon shows Labour leader Phil Goff and Prime Minister John Key facing off in the leaders' debate. Each of them stands behind a lectern, labelled respectively 'Goff's crackers' and 'Key's crackers'. Behind each leader is a gallery of fire crackers and rockets. Context: The first leaders' debate in the lead-up to the 2011 elections. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020264

Description: The voter is thankful that the elections are over, David Shearer the new Labour leader is grateful that he has time now to build up the Labour Party and Prime Minister John Key can proceed with his plans. He holds a banner that reads 'Assets 4 sale'. Context: Refers to the government's controversial intention to sell off some or parts of some state assets to raise revenue. 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. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016982

Description: Text across the top of the frame reads 'John Key picks his ideal dates; below is an image of 'Elizabeth Hurley' and a diary page for 'November 26' on which is written 'election day'. Context - PM John Key revealed that he thought 'Elizabeth Hurley was 'hot' and he has named the date for the 2011 general election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016995

Description: The huge shadow of Winston Peters, the leader of NZ First, falls across the wall and along the floor as PM John Key and leader of the Labour Party Phil Goff make their state of the nation speeches to mark the run up to the 2011 election that will be held 26 November. Context - John Key has announced that the National Party will not work with Winston Peters in any governing coalition; he has said 'if Peters is to be a kingmaker, it will only be in a government led by Phil Goff which is possibly an attempt to invoke the Peters bogey to scare people off voting for Goff. This will probably make Peters stronger because the likely result of Key's announcement will be that Labour will not embrace Peters either - and thus, the New Zealand First leader will be able to maximize his appeal by promising to sit on the cross benches and keep both the major parties honest. (Gordon Campbell in Scoop 3 Feb 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016905

Description: Party leaders line up in their cars for the big election 2011 race. PM John Key in a large souped up convertible registering '55%' on his number plate grins at a sweating Labour Party leader Phil Goff in his mini with '29%' on his numberplate and says 'Looks like I've got poll position Phil'. In the background leader of NZ First Winston Peters brings out a chair from which to observe proceedings. Context - the race for the election has begun with state of the nation speeches. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post

Reference: DCDL-0017460

Description: Prime Minister John Key sits on top of a gigantic cannon about to light the fuse (or the cigar in his mouth or both) while below is Labour Party leader Phil Goff with a pop-gun. Context - the contrast between the two leaders in popularity in the run-up to the 2011 elections. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0016857

Description: PM John Key wearing a 'WOF' (warrant of fitness) cap kicks the tyre of the 'MMP' car with a sharpened screwdriver taped to his boot. He says 'If she fails the tyre-kicking test there's a great little model out back...' Behind him is a car with 'SM' on its number plate. Context - A referendum to decide whether to retain the mixed member proportional (MMP) voting system will be held at the same time as the 2011 general election. The referendum is non-binding and requires a simple majority to pass. It will ask two questions: the first will ask voters if they wish to change the voting system from MMP. The second will ask what alternative voting system they would prefer, from a list of options. PM John Key stated his preference for a supplementary member (SM) electoral system during the last election campaign. Under SM, electorate MPs make up the bulk of Parliament (90) and the remainder of seats are allocated proportionately (30). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0025874

Description: The Prime Minister, John Key, and the leader of the ACT Party, John Banks, two lumps of sugar in a cup of tea are being stirred by the leader of New Zealand First, Winston Peters, the teaspoon. A headline from a newspaper reads 'Key denies Peters teacup corruption claim'. Refers to the release by Winston Peters in August 2013 of the contents of the tape recording made when John Key and John Banks met 'for a cup of tea' prior to the 2011 election to arrange for ACT support for the government in exchange for Banks being gifted the Epsom electorate. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020290

Description: Cartoon shows a court jester, 'Radio Live', grovelling before the Prime Minister, John Key, dressed in a royal robe. 'Radio Live' suggests that that there was widespread criticism of the 'collaboration' between the radio station and Key, and that Key's 'not resiling' from the 'broadcasting stunt' was seen by many as 'arrogant'. Key, in a pose of haughty disdain, replies 'What would they [underlined] know?!'. Refers to the radio show hosted by John Key on Radio Live before the 2011 General Election. The Electoral Commission had decided that the show breached the Broadcasting Act. Key's refusal to accept the subsquent critisicm was consdered by many to be arrogant and high-handed. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020288

Description: Cartoon shows a casually dressed Radio Live announcer reading a spoof weather forecast. Two months before the 2011 General Election, the Prime Minister, John Key, hosted a show on Radio Live. In February 2012 the Electoral Commission decided that this breached the Broadcasting Act. The Prime Minister claimed to have no knowledge of his staff having any input into the show, despite leaked e-mails suggesting otherwise. The reference to 'Teflon showers over the Beehive' refers to the 'Teflon coating' of the Prime Minister in successfully avoiding blame for this matter. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019311

Description: The title is 'The human balloon'. The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key blown up like a balloon by a gas bottle labeled 'Polls'. Context: John Key is way ahead in the polls, the cartoon suggests that he is full of hot air. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0019475

Description: Prime Minister John Key has his foot stuck in a teapot labelled 'Banks' conversation'. Context: the controversial tea party - Prime Minister John Key had a cup of tea with ACT Party Epsom candidate John Banks in a Newmarket cafe on 11 November 2011 and invited media as a photo opportunity to demonstrate National Party support for Banks' election to Parliament in 2011 General Elections. Cameraman Bradley Ambrose left his equipment on the table and unwittingly recorded their conversation. The recordings were given to The Herald on Sunday, but not published. John Key laid a complaint to police over the taping of his conversation with Banks, and refused to grant permission for publication of the conversation. Ambrose sought a ruling by the High Court on whether it was a private or public conversation. Justice Helen Winkleman declined to make a declaratory order. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications

By: Dominion post (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0019374

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key walking on a beach and getting his golden rugby boots covered in oil. A penguin nearby says to its companion 'Did you infer, from what he said, that this was more likely to have happened under Labour?' In the background the container ship 'Rena' is aground on a reef. Context: Refers to the container ship 'Rena' which is grounded on the Astrolabe Reef off the Bay of Plenty and threatens to become an environmental disaster of huge proportions as oil spews into the sea. The government received criticism for what seemed to be a slow response. The accident happened in the run up to the November elections and during the Rugby World Cup. The 'golden boots' refer to John Key's political grandstanding. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0019449

Description: Shows a teacup with the words 'jack up' written in tealeaves at the bottom of the cup. Other tea items are also on the table. The little Evans man says 'Epsom salts'. Context: With the 2011 elections looming on the 26th November, strange things are happening in the Epsom electorate. National want ACT in the government and are doing their best to ensure that John Banks wins the Epsom seat, by requiring that their own candidate Paul Goldsmith not try hard to win it. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0018962

Description: Prime Minister John Key asks his large audience to raise their hands if they believe that policies introducing a capital gains tax and raising the age of eligibility for National Super will win National the election. A forest of hands goes up. Context: these two contentious policies were offered by the Labour Party in their campaign for the 2011 election. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018971

Description: Prime Minister John Key and Minister for Energy and Resources and Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee, survey a New Zealand full of disasters of one kind or another and gloat that soon it might all be theirs again. They refer to the 2011 November elections which National looks fairly sure of winning. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).