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Date: 14 November 1981

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1981/3677-F

Description: Election meeting in the street at Upper Hutt, with Sir Robert Muldoon, photographed 14 November 1981 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Protesters with placards, demonstrating against the proposed closure of the Dunlop tire plant in Upper Hutt, and the importation of tyres, may be seen a number of images. Quantity: 12 b&w original negative(s) negative strips with 36 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negatives, 35mm

Date: 1981

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-841

Description: Shows George Chapman standing in the door of Muldoon's office asking him if he would agree to a change of leadership before the election. He is holding a newspaper with the headline 'Tania Harris leads massive march against disruption'. Muldoon is sitting at his desk reading a book entitled 'Picketing & the law'. Refers to the 'Kiwis Care' march organised by a young woman, Tania Harris, in Queen St, Auckland on 3 March 1981 in which thousands of people rallied to show their disatisfaction with continuing industrial disruption and strikes. In the cartoon George Chapman is thinking of Tania Harris as a replacement for Muldoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 450 x 325 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1983 - 1985

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-036/054

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. English royals sell off surplus New Zealand gifted wedding presents. New economy-fare airlines hit the skys. People encouraged to talk to their plants. Vehicle license fees up by 93%. Claims that human water-births would contribute to world peace.. Father's Day now celebrated during school holidays. Public response to grocery price-freeze. Maori rugby tours avoid arguements over racially selected teams. Two men muse over the reason for burning Guy Fawkes. Protesting at Waitangi on Wantangi Day. New Zealand fear of nuclear warships accelerates. Airlines begin serving liquor on board flights. Test-tube baby experiments have been approved in Auckland. People consider the 1984 'end of the world' scenario. Marsden Refinery workers return to work after their strike. Marsden Refinery workers strike. The Muldoon National Government calls a snap election amidst the Marsden Refinery strike. New Zealand resistance against the a USA Navy warship. Patients in the hospital outpatients get their respective wounds dealt to following protests for and against rugby tours and gay rights. Quantity: 19 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 1982

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-084

Description: Shows four scenes in which Muldoon is being interviewed by a journalist on his return from a trip to Dunedin. The journalist asks him if he is feeling as well as he did 10 years ago to which Muldoon replies "absolutely". Then the journalist reminds him that that was how he felt before loosing the 1972 general election. Muldoon's birthdate was 25 September 1921. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, and crayon, 450 x 320 mm.

Date: 1987

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-362-224/248

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 25 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary.

Date: 1980

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-610

Description: There are four scenes in this cartoon. In the top left two men are walking along, teeth chattering, one saying that it is five degrees centigrade and the other saying it feels like five degrees below centigrade. In the top right the caption reads 'although some people were reported to be very hot'. Two men are reading a paper which reads that the Prime Minister has named Socialist Unity Party members. One man is incensed that Muldoon has named him while the other is equally incensed that he hasn't been named. In the lower left the caption reads 'but it is forecast that the disturbed pressure area now affecting the capital'. Muldoon is entering the caucus room holding a document on the Kinleith dispute. In the lower right the caption reads 'could result in a cold snap covering the whole country'. The Beehive is pictured with the words 'right! There's only one solution! Bring back the wage freeze!'. Extended Title - Yesterday morning was Wellington's coldest March morning for 30 years Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 452 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1978

By: New Zealand National Party

Reference: Eph-D-NZ-NATIONAL-1978-02

Description: Poster issued as part of the campaign for the 1978 general election shows a head and shoulders photographic portrait of National Party candidate Ian McLean, together with the National Party logo and locations and dates for his talks. Jim Bolger was to be present at his Kawerau talk on 15 November. The poster also mentions speeches by Robert Muldoon (Taupo, 31 October; Hugh Templeton (Rotorua, 6 November), George Gair (Rotorua, 8 November) and Duncan McIntyre (Rotorua, 22 November). Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 605 x 420 mm.

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-016

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon standing in front of a scene of a glorious 'future' that is being wheeled away to reveal a view of a wrecked house in a storm which might represent reality. To the right a group of Labour supporters raise their leader Bill Rowling aloft shouting 'Victory at last'. On the far right is deputy David Lange. Context: prepared for the NZ Times for the 1981 election (28 November 1981) covering the possibilty of a Labour victory. Not used because Labour lost. The second of three cartoons prepared for possible outcomes of the 1981 elections. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm

Date: 8 Mar 2000 - 08 Mar 2000

From: Government House oral history project Stage II

By: Brown, James, 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0642/1

Description: Jim Brown was born in Christchurch in 1925. Gives details of his family background and childhood home on a farm at Russells Flat in Canterbury. Recalls being taught to shoot, fish and box by his father. Mentions that he was in the Army for World War II and the Korean War. Talks about attending school in Fendalton, boarding with his aunties and being an altar boy. Describes getting prizes for boxing at Christchurch Boys' High School and mentions being a welterweight in the Army. Recalls being in army cadets at school and the feeling of responsibility. Describes winning a scholarship to Duntroon and being there from 1945 to 1947. Discusses being posted to Japan in 1948 for the occupation. Talks about his hearing loss from years of working in tanks and with gunfire. Describes being aide de camp for Keith Stewart in 1948 and going to Government House. Describes being in Korea in 1951 and 1952 and his feelings about battle. Recalls returning to New Zealand and marrying Patricia Sutton. Talks about becoming Comptroller at Government House in 1961. Mentions General McKinnon. Describes how Lord Cobham was the Governor-General at the time. Discusses forms of address and his duties including financial duties. Discusses being the first New Zealand born Comptroller. Comments on the relationship between Lord Cobham and the Prime Minister, Keith Holyoake. Mentions that David Williams was the Official Secretary. Recalls the visit of the King and Queen of Thailand. Describes the controversy over the Cobhams' cars. Mentions Mac the chauffeur. Describes becoming an instructor at Duntroon from 1962 to 1965 then going to Waiouru and Linton with the Army. Mentions being Commissioner of Civil Defence from 1971 to 1977 before becoming Official Secretary at Government House in 1977. Recalls interviews with both Sir Denis Blundell, Governor-General when he first arrived, and his replacement Sir Keith Holyoake. Recalls escorting Sir Keith Holyoake to London to get his commission. Describes talking to the Queen. Discusses his daily routine as Official Secretary, the Governor-General's diary and the hierarchy at Government House. Comments on the relationship between Robert Muldoon and Governors-General Sir Keith Holyoake and Sir David Beattie. Mentions Holyoake's health. Discusses the redecoration of Government House by Lady Beattie and the committee she convened, Friends of the House (FROTH). Discusses the 1984 snap election, a media party being held at the time of its announcement and the reaction of journalists. Gives details regarding the proroguing of Parliament. Discusses the 1981 Waitangi Day protests and the 1985 Waitangi Day standoff when Sir David Beattie was kept waiting. Talks about the relationship of David Lange with the Governor-General, the Official Secretary's relationship with the Secretary to the Cabinet and communication with the secretary at Buckingham Palace. Discusses family at Government House mentioning the mother of Sir David Beattie and family weddings. Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3403.

Date: 1980 - 1982

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: H-743-020/047

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. 028 and 042 also published in 'Alternative Medicine', 1992. Quantity: 28 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1982

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-186-037

Description: Shows two open hands, one holding a '1984 election' box. In the other hand are Prime Minister Rob Muldoon, Labour leader Bill Rowling, and the leader of Social Credit Bruce Beetham. There was great interest in the deliberations of the Representation Commision; the body that set the electoral boundaries. This year it was of special interest as National had won the previous election with a much smaller share of the total vote than labour implying faulty electoral boundaries Th eCommision effectively had the power to decide elections. (Notes by cartoonist) This cartoon was not published. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-186-015

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon standing on a ship named 'Think Big' which has just sunk a second ship named 'Lost Opportunities'. The leader and deputy of the Labour Party, Bill Rowling and David Lange salute as their ship goes down. Bill Rowling says 'Never before has defeat been so brutally snatched from the jaws of victory'. Context: the 1981 general election (28 November 1981) saw the National Party win a third term in office, although the opposition Labour Party, led by Bill Rowling, actually won the largest share of the votes cast. This cartoon was one of a trio done for the NZ Times for the 1981 election. This covered the eventuality of a National victory. For some reason (unknown) it wasn't published by the NZ Times until 13th December - two weeks after the election.. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm

Date: April 1975

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1975/1599-F

Description: Robert Muldoon speaking at the Lower Hutt Town Hall during the 1975 election campaign, photographed in April 1975 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Original newspaper caption reads: "Surrounded by his stage set, the leader of the Opposition (Mr Mul;doon) holds an 1100-strong audience spellbound at the Lower Hutt Town Hall last night". Evening Post, 18 April 1975 Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 35mm negative strips with 11 images. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1982 - 1988

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: H-743-048/071

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international social and political issues. Quantity: 24 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1977 - 1990

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-364-102/131

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 30 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-017

Description: Prime Minister Rob Muldoon and leader of the Labour Party Bill Rowling are bound together on a single chair while Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham stands at a blackboard forcing them to learn 'A + B'. Context: The third option prepared for the NZ Times for the 1981 election (28 November 1981) covering the possibility of a hung parliament with Social Credit holding the balance of power. Although this actually happened it was not used - possibly because the outcome was unclear on the Sunday morning and was decided on the following week. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm

Date: 1973

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-134-765

Description: This cartoon shows new Prime Minister Kirk and his deputy Hugh Watt discussing the problems the new Labour Government faces. Through the window Leader of the Opposition Marshall and his deputy Muldoon are looking on smugly. 1973 cartoon filed with those from 1975 Other Titles - What to do about Springbok Tour? Other Titles - Unions action over bomb test Other Titles - What to do about Springbok tour? Other Titles - What to do about French bomb test? Other Titles - Hart disruption plans Other Titles - Peace media plans Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 260 x 316 mm

Date: 17 April 1975

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1975/1599B-F

Description: Robert Muldoon speaking at the Lower Hutt Town Hall during the 1975 election campaign, photographed 17 April 1975 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s) individual image on 35mm negative strip. Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate negative, 35mm

Date: 1984

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-0024873

Description: Shows Jim Gerard standing on a stool beside a lion with his fingers crossed. While behind the lion is Derek Quigley poking the lion with a pin. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The PM had called an early election but had underestimated the opposition within his own party from people like Derek Quigley'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

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-0024875

Description: Shows a photo album with diary entries by politicians campaigning in the 1984 general elections - Rob Muldoon, David Lange, Bruce Beetham, and Bob Jones. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'A light-hearted view of the election as it progressed. Note the reference to Bob Jones was in response to the fact that he had a spat with a press photographer and had banned them from his meetings'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).