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Date: 2002

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DX-003-052

Description: Shows John Bank's methods of dealing with people who disagree with his views in both his roles as talkback host and Mayor of Auckland. Extended Title - 'BANKSIE'S TALKBA(CK R)ADIO. Kill Swithch. (For objectionable argumentative mutters and commie ravers...) BANKSIE'S COUNCIL (CHA)MBERS. Kill Switch. (For objectionable argumentative commie rentacrowd... set the dogs on them) Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2002

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-005-228

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0011491

Description: In four frames a media reporter describes the problems of incarceration, poverty and reliving awful events of the jury and then turns to David Bain and his supporters. Refers to the retrial that found David Bain not guilty of the murders of his parents and siblings in 1995. The trial was somewhat of a media frenzy. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

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

Reference: DCDL-0001567

Description: It is Waitangi day and a cameraman is on his way to the Treaty celebrations at Te Tii Marae and Whare Runanga. When he arrives at a signpost pointing to the celebration places, he discovers that there is a sign for pakeha media pointing in the opposite direction. Refers to the fact that pakeha media were banned from Treaty celebrations. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2003

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

Reference: DX-002-195

Description: In a series of three vignettes, three different men are shown commenting on information at different press conferences. A Team New Zealand official denies that Russell Coutts' comments on his time with the yachting syndicate are true, maori activist Peter Sharples is outraged over the media's reporting on Waitangi Day, and United States Secretary of State Colin Powell reports on America's intelligence on Iraq. The United States intelligence was later proved to be false. Extended Title - Team NZ- Coutts version. Waitangi- NZ Media. Iraq Report- UN. 'Right!' Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023493

Description: The politician asks a reporter why he always uses grumpy looking photos, and asks when would be a good time to take a photo where he looks happy. His aid answers, 'on pay day.' Refers to a Massey University study which compared newspaper coverage during the 2011 elections, where images of incumbent and winner John Key appeared almost twice as often as photos of challenger Phil Goff. In many of the photos, Goff looked grumpy, which can send negative messages to viewers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023486

Description: Former Leader of the Labour Party, Phil Goff, confronts a reporter about his coverage of National Party members of parliament during the 2011 elections in New Zealand. The reporter states he was told not provide media coverage of Goff by members of the National Party. Refers to research by a Massey University professor that four of the country's top newspapers were biased in their coverage of the 2011 election. The study revealed that all four papers exhibited substantial bias in their selection and use of images during the election campaign, most of it in favour of Key and the National Party. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024643

Description: The Politician is told that in order 'to throw the news media off the scent' the breakfast meeting with the head of the intelligence service will be held at lunchtime. Refers to media revelations that John Key and Ian Grant held a breakfast meeting just prior to Grant's appointment as head of the Government Communications Security Bureau. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024747

Description: The Politician notes that the controversy about him in the Press is distracting people from the real issues facing the country, and the aide replies that he's right, 'Well done!'. Wider context may refer to the extensive media coverage given to a number of MPs in April 2013; most notably Aaron Gilmore and John Key. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0024771

Description: Commentary from the artist: "The events in Cleveland, Ohio are chilling. Could it happen here....? My cartoon is a bit tongue in cheek, but addresses issue of media control in New Zealand. The cartoon depicts John Key, Bill English and Stephen Joyce via the persona of the three brothers currently in the spotlight in Cleveland, Ohio, for imprisoning three young women for ten years in a suburban house." In May 2013, three Puerto Rican brothers in Cleveland Ohio were arrested for imprisoning three women. A parody newspaper story, with 'photographs' showing 'Juan Key, Bill Iglesias and Stefano Joyce'. The accompanying text lists 'intellectual restraints', 'constant spin' and a 'subserviant media roped in' to control any information while the three 'kept a whole country in a vice'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0024611

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key disappearing into a hole after he is 'put on the dreadful spot' by questions from a reporter. Wider context refers to John Key's announcement that he will no longer answer questions from the media about his actions without warning. This followed the controversy over his role in the appointment of Ian Fletcher. See Stuff, 5 April 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024617

Description: One man reads a paper with an article headed 'Maurice Williamson Gay Icon' and comments to another that he 'knew a lot of gay guys were lonely, but not that lonely...'. Wider context refers to National MP Maurice Williamson's speech to Parliament when the Marriage Equality Bill passed its third reading in Parliament on 18 April 2013. New Zealand has become the 13th country in the world to legalise gay marriage. In his speech Williamson questioned the likelihood of a 'gay onslaught' and noted the 'big gay rainbow' over his Pakuranga electorate. Williamson's speech went viral, becoming an internet hit and earning him many fans. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025025

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The Politician tells his aide that 'This whole sorry saga is something I'd just like to forget!' The aide replies that he will mention his request to the Media and the opposition but 'I wouldn't get your hopes up.' Refers to a number of mistakes, blunders and disasters committed by politicians. Neither the media nor the opposition are likely to agree to 'forget' when they can make news stories and political capital. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0030161

Description: Shows a man watching TVNZ News as his wife is in the kitchen pouring water into an electric jug. He tells her "Don't rush love, they're waiting until you get back". Colour and black and white versions are available. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021462

Description: Shows the Prime Minister John Key pointing at the sea and saying 'This time last year the media thought I could walk on water...Now they make a song and dance every time I get my cuffs wet...' With the worsening economic situation the extended 'honeymoon' phase with the government was fading in the media, who were becoming more critical of the administration. This was a new experience for John Key. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0023252

Description: In October the Prime Minister, John Key, and the news media announced, 'denied', and discussed a plan to send the SAS back to Afghanistan shortly to launch a revenge attack on the Taleban insurgents, for the death of several New Zealand soldiers. The general announcement to the world (and to the Taleban) of a 'surprise attack' was made seriously in October 2012. Contrary to appearances, this was 'not a joke'. Whether the Taleban thought so, is another matter. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023378

Description: Shows Kim Dotcom dressed as superman. Refers to his prominence in the media. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0023475

Description: Shows a man reading a newspaper overflowing with favourable articles about Prime Minister John Key. Refers to research by a Massey University professor that four of the country's top newspapers were biased in their coverage of the 2011 election. The study revealed that all four papers exhibited substantial bias in their selection and use of images during the election campaign, most of it in favour of Key. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).