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Date: 2012

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: New Zealand doctor (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0023472

Description: The doctor demonstrates postures such as downward facing dog, dead dog, and sleeping dog. A woman asks if he's doing yoga, and he responds that they are 'ACC bureaucracy impersonations'. Refers to problems with the Accident Compensation Corporation, the sole and compulsory provider of accident insurance for all work and non-work injuries in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017263

Description: A man walks away from a scene of destruction after an earthquake; he is reading a newspaper whose headline is 'ACC takes earthquake hit' and because he is not looking where he is going he is about to step into the sea in which lurks a shark that represents 'levies'. A second version has the shark representing 'Nick Smith'. Context - The second Christchurch more devastating earthquake of 22 February 2011 that followed an original earthquake on 4 September 2010. Levy changes from April 1 will give businesses discounts or penalties on their workplace ACC levies based on a three-year claims history but ACC Minister Nick Smith said today that the quake would be declared an "adverse event" so Christchurch employers would not be unfairly hit with a levy increase, unless they contributed materially to an employee's injuries. (NBR 10 March 2011) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016416

Description: A station master shouts 'All aboard!' to a line of smiling commuters representing 'business', 'lawyers', and 'insurance companies' who are about to board the 'ACC competition gravy train'. Refers to the decision "in principle" confirmed by Accident Compensation Corporation Minister Nick Smith to allow competition in the workplace insurance market following his lengthy consideration of a "stocktake" of the scheme begun last year but completed in June. The Government will seek a mandate from voters next year before allowing private insurers to compete with ACC for a slice of the $743 million a year workplace insurance market in a plan bitterly opposed by Labour, the Greens and unions. (NZ Herald 22 December 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016472

Description: A surfer rides his board which represents 'ACC' just above a huge shark that represents 'privatisation'. The cartoonist's tag title reads 'Warmer waters attract sharks'. Context - warmer sea temperatures could be the reason for earlier than usual shark sightings. "Plans to privatise ACC unveiled today (21 December 2010) by National and ACT are unnecessary and unfair because ACC has not made a loss since the 1980s, is presently making surpluses and has huge reserves," says EPMU national secretary Andrew Little. Colour and black and white versions available. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016332

Description: Leader of the ACT Party Rodney Hide plays with a derailed 'ACC' train saying 'No way am I letting Heather anywhere near a fun job like this'. ACT and the insurance industry are both very keen for competition in accident insurance. Refers to Rodney Hide's replacing Heather Roy as his deputy with John Boscawen. A very public spat ensued because notes written by Heather Roy in which she described Rodney Hide as a 'bully' were leaked. She was 'sent' home on stress leave but popped up again in Wellington five days later, determined to leave the past behind her. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016412

Description: ACC Minister Nick Smith holds a copy of his 'ACC Plans' and looks somewhat perplexed as he tries to 'explain our aim'. He stands in front of a target with 'ACC' at the centre and the words 'downsizing' 'profit driven', 'privatisation' and 'user pays reduce benefits' at the four points of the compass around it. Refers to the decision "in principle" confirmed by Accident Compensation Corporation Minister Nick Smith to allow competition in the workplace insurance market following his lengthy consideration of a "stocktake" of the scheme begun last year but completed in June. The Government will seek a mandate from voters next year before allowing private insurers to compete with ACC for a slice of the $743 million a year workplace insurance market in a plan bitterly opposed by Labour, the Greens and unions. (NZ Herald 22 December 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0016461

Description: The cartoon shows ACC Minister Nick Smith as a beaver with huge front teeth who has been caught unawares 'just beavering away' at a tree representing 'ACC' which is soon going to be gnawed right through; in the stream nearby is a beavers' lodge' that represents the 'Insurance Industry'. Context - The government's continuing to work at privatizing ACC. "Plans to privatise ACC unveiled today (21 December 2010) by National and ACT are unnecessary and unfair because ACC has not made a loss since the 1980s, is presently making surpluses and has huge reserves," says EPMU (Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union) national secretary Andrew Little. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Darroch, Bob 1940- :[Digital cartoons published in the Whangarei Report]

By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017617

Description: A woman sits outside reading the newspaper; one article is about 'Motor cycle ACC levies may increase' and another says 'Get pets that you can eat'. Her husband rides up on his motorbike and she yells at him 'Think again Buster!! If you're planning on economising on the grocery bill to pay for the new ACC fees, you can forget about linking Atilla with Sunday roasts'. 'Atilla' is a small dog. Context - extra ACC levies that have been applied to various kinds of vehicles (motorbikes in particular) in an attempt to make ACC profitable. Published in Whangarei Report Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025949

Description: A man approaches another man behind a desk labelled PM. He has two large mail bags, one is very large and labelled 'rugby claims', and the other is tiny and labelled 'croquet claims'. The man with the claims says "We should change our national game." Also includes a caption: 'ACC received 59,124 new claims for rugby injuries in its 2012/2013 year - news'. Refers to news reports that rugby-related injuries, especially concussions, were costing the Accident Compensation Corporation millions of dollars per year. Rugby is considered to be New Zealand's national game. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0023829

Description: Commentary on the prevalence of fraudulent claims to the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC). Shows two trapeze artists, one of whom hangs backwards and claims to have a bad back; the other artist reaches out to him, but in the process, falls off of his swing, without a net. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0023906

Description: Shows Nick Smith portrayed as a sickly, one legged bird in a swamp. The word, 'policy' is spelled in the water in front of him. The words, 'Thought to be extinct, the lesser trusted Minister Bird returns to the swamp after putting his foot in an ACC trap' Refers to National Party MP Nick Smith, a former member of cabinet who held portfolios for the environment, climate change issues, and local government, before resigning from all cabinet positions after failing to avoid a conflict of interest when he was minister for the Accident Compensation Corporation. In January 2013, Prime Minister John Key appointed Smith back to cabinet, giving him the housing and conservation portfolios. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0024416

Description: Cartoon commenting on recent information leaks and privacy breaches in New Zealand. Commentary from the artist: 'Privacy breaches are constantly in the news, especially via accidental emails. You have to wonder if there's anyone left in NZ who has NOT had their private affairs leaked all over town by government officials'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029690

Description: Shows two versions of a cartoon depicting the 'LEVYtation...' in relation to ACC Surplus. Refers to ACC posting a $1.2 billion surplus and vowing to improve its customer service and public relations. Multiple versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0021994

Description: The Prime Minister, John Key, and the Minister of Finance, Bill English, are discussing how to 'get the message out to the people' about privatisation of government assets. Bill English suggests that they mark the message 'confidential' and send it to the ACC. The cartoonist comments that they could also 'shove it in your pocket and get a job at SkyCity!' Comments on the difficulty of publicising the Government's case for asset sales. Sending it to the ACC refers to the recent well known case of the Accident Compensation Corporation leaking large numbers of confidential documents. Also refers to a recent incident at the SkyCity Casino, where a worker was discovered to be carrying a pocket bible. Colour and black and white versions are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

Reference: DCDL-0021891

Description: Shows a car representing 'ACC' (Accident Compensation Corporation) about to be crushed. ACC Minister Judith Collins, known also as 'Crusher Collins' tells Prime Minister John Key that she intends to get ACC into the sort of shape she has in mind. Context: Judith Collins, in her Minister of Police role, instituted the Vehicle Confiscation and Seizure Bill, which passed in October 2009, allowing the courts to order the crushing of cars owned by people who commit three serious vehicle offenses in the space of four years. She is now Minister of ACC and is attempting to solve what appear to be severe management problems by similar means (metaphorically speaking). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021755

Description: Shows a member of the public commenting on a wierd dish called the ACC Special which ACC Minister Judith Collins is carrying from the stove. Context: Collins has said she will make ACC more user friendly and is looking for a new chairman, board members and a chief executive following their resignations (14 June TV3 website). Masterchef New Zealand television series was screening at that time. 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-0020575

Description: A schoolboy hands his teacher a note signed by ACC Minister Nick Smith. Context: refers to the ACC - Nick Smith scandal. Nick Smith supported an ACC claimant who was a friend by signing letters - cronyism - which critics agree means National and John Key have taken a big hit. (NZ Herald - Bryce Edwards Mar 26 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020569

Description: The cartoon shows Minister of ACC fronting up to an ACC desk with a sword through his torso. He explains that he fell on it. Context: refers to the ACC-Nick Smith scandal - Nick Smith signed letters of support for a friend in her applications for ACC assistance - cronyism - which critics agree means National and John Key have taken a big hit. (NZ Herald - Bryce Edwards Mar 26 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020618

Description: Shows former Minister of ACC Nick Smith with his head as a balloon from which the air is escaping - the string attaching the balloon to his body has broken. Context: refers to the ACC - Nick Smith scandal - Nick Smith supported an ACC claimant who was a friend - cronyism - which critics agree means National and John Key have taken a big hit. (NZ Herald - Bryce Edwards Mar 26 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020889

Description: ACC Minister Judith Collins intends to sue Radio NZ and Labour MPs Andrew Little and Trevor Mallard. A man representing 'taxpayers' has received a legal services bill and wonders why he should be paying it. Context: On 29 March 2012 Judith Collins sent letters to Labour MPs Andrew Little and Trevor Mallard and Radio New Zealand threatening legal action over comments they made that implicated her in a leaked email concerning personal details about ACC client Bronwyn Pullar. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).