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Doyle, Martin, 1956- :[Man for the job]. 4 April 2013

Date: 2013

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0024450

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key saying that he knows just the man to lead the Government Communications Security Bureau. Refers to the appointment of Ian Fletcher, a childhood friend of the Prime Minister. Commentary from the artist: 'In appointing someone to a vital role in New Zealand's security (DG of the GCSB) it is critical to first identify the core skills needed. The skill set, not personal links, eventually identifies the right person'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Doyle, Martin, 1956- :[Spies on toast]. 24 April 2013

Date: 2013

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0024625

Description: Shows John Key, seen from behind, in discussion with Ian Fletcher. Key says "As a politician, Ian, I like to find compromises" while Fletcher replies "That's good, John, because as your good buddy at the GCSB, our intelligence service will be compromised to its core." Refers to media debate over the appointment of Ian Fletcher, allegedly a friend of Key's, to the role of head of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). Accompanying note from cartoonist states: 'The irregular recruiting of Ian Fletcher by John Key for the GCSB job introduces the 'poison' of political capture to a body that needs to be unbiased and clear-headed. My cartoon depicts the nape of John Key and the face of GCSB D/G Ian Fletcher, over breakfast. The title 'Spies on toast' is meant to suggest spies having been totally outwitted, captured, compromised by the National Party's John Key.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Doyle, Martin, 1956- :[Spying on New Zealanders]. 17 April 2013

Date: 2013

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0024556

Description: Shows an intellegence officer reporting the discovery of 'a highly organised snake pit of foaming lunatics trying to shaft our economy, flog off everything they can, and even root the school system!!!' Ian Fletcher, newly appointed head of the Government Communications Security Bureau, tells him to relax because, 'You just happened to tune into Parliament'. Commentary from the artist: 'As the law is currently being changed to allow the GCSB to spy on New Zealanders (which until now they could not) it opens the question as to who the 'enemy' is. If the GCSB is going to spy on dodgy people working against our national interests, then there's an emerging list of people of interest for them to start with. The cartoon depicts an imaginary GCSB agent, and an off-screen Ian Fletcher, DG [appointed by National govt John Key] of the GCSB.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960- :[Put on the dreadful spot]. 6 April 2013

Date: 2013

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-0024806

Description: Titled 'Put on the dreadful spot', with a despairing scream the Prime Minister, John Key, vanishes into a hole as a reporter with a tape recorder attempts to question him. In early April 2013, there was perceived cronyism over the appointment of Ian Fletcher to head the GCSB. Mr Key handled the matter badly, claiming a 'brain fade' and giving contradictory stories. His tendency to be 'relaxed' and 'forget' inconvenient things when questioned was becoming more apparent. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :"Publicly, Winston says he supports a first reading of the GCSB B...

Date: 2013

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025324

Description: Depicts GSCB Director Ian Fletcher speculating with Prime Minister John Key about differences between public and private comments by New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters. Key says they wouldn't have to guess if they had already "expanded powers to eavesdrop". Refers to Peters saying he will support the controversial Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment Bill if his concerns are addressed (TVNZ 26 June 2013). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Doyle, Martin, 1956- :Fletcher gone like an arrow. 14 January 2015

Date: 2015

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0030296

Description: Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'An air of impenetrable mystery hangs round the sudden resignation of GCSB Director Ian Fletcher. Cartoon depicts Ian Fletcher and two spies'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Webb, Murray, 1947- :[Ian Fletcher]. 17 October 2012

Date: 2012

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023204

Description: Caricature of Ian Fletcher, director of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GSCB). Source of title: Supplied by Library Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Winter, Mark, 1958- :Ian Fletcher. 15 January 2015

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030312

Description: Two versions of cartoon depicting Ian Fletcher as 'Chief Spy' walking away leaving a trail of paper and mud - 'the Ian'd - The head of the GCSB steps down for 'family reasons''. Fletcher says "The 'family' made an offer I can't refus". Multiple versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

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