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Date: 1971

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7888-170

Description: Notes, clippings and other material relating to Elsdon Craig's research on Albert Park. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1973

From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s

Reference: A-297-064

Description: A building on Parnell Road, Auckland is on fire. Police, firemen and an ambulance are on the scene. Two senior firemen or policemen in the foreground stand by a barrier; one holds a report and makes the comment about the inquiry 'This is nothing...the REAL stink starts with the inquiry'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and Chinese white on watercolour paper, 205 x 260 mm

Date: 1959

Reference: MapColl-832.1291gmbd/1959/Acc.36846

Description: Drawn on published map, highlighting Auckland's central and eastern suburbs (except Newmarket), including Epsom, Ellerslie, Remuera, Pt England, Avondale, Pt Chevalier, Herne Bay and Parnell. Attached to these areas are green stars and lettered purple dots, intention unknown. Ink annotations denote population sizes for different suburbs. Base map: Map of City of Auckland Street information up to date 1.5.1959. ([Auckland], [Auckland City Council], 1959.) Town Planning division, Department of Works and Services. Drawn by R K Ledger. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Diazo photoprint, handcoloured, scale indeterminable, 76 x 137 cm.

Date: 1983

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :One folder of 19 original cartoons and one cartoon bromide published in the Auckland Star in the 1970s and 1980s.

Reference: A-305-193

Description: The cartoon shows two Aucklanders, one reading a newspaper with the headline 'Wellington town hall opens' and looking slightly dismayed. The other remarks that Auckland has been concentrating on its plans for a rapid transit scheme and a children's hospital. Refers to development in the major cities and decisions made by each region. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Yeah, but I expect we've been getting on with a rapid transit scheme and children's hospital instead... Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 180 x 180 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1989

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[32 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in March and April, 1989.]

Reference: A-225-197

Description: Cartoon shows an engineers standing by a bus stop sign. He calls to a group of people who are moving away to the left, having given up waiting at the bus stop. This implies the inconvenience of the bus system in Auckland, and the public impatience with city engineers who are responsible for its efficiency. Other Titles - April Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on card 173 x 261 mm.

Date: 1955

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :200 original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1955 to 1962.

Reference: A-309-036

Description: Shows a plump little man standing on scales (Govt. measuring scale in #). A man (Mr Holland) and woman are looking on in amazement as the arrow on the scales moves toward #300,000,000. Refers to the works project proposed of Auckland and four adjoining areas. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1842 - 1965

Reference: MapColl-832.12fba/1842-1968/Acc.11019-37

Description: Dyeline copies of maps to accompany Bloomfield, G.T. 'Local government areas in the Auckland areas in the Auckland region' (Auckland. University of Auckland, 1968). Contents: Auckland region, major county boundary changes 1876-1965, County of Eden 1842-1956, Hundreds of Eden county 1848, Borough of Aucklnad 1851, Eden county 1876-1956, Local government areas in Eden county 1876-1968, City of Auckland; ward boundaries 1878-1903. Regional planning authorities 1946-1965, Defunct boroughs and town districts, Cities and boroughs in Auckland urban area 1965, County towns in Auckland urban area 1965. Boroughs, major changes 1965-1966, Manukau City 1965, Papakura Borough 1966, Ridings and highway districts of Eden county 1876, Drainage boards in Auckland urban area, Auckland Education Board, Auckland Hospital Board, Fire boards in Auckland, Auckland Harbour Board, electric power boards, Auckland Metropolitan Milk Council 1934-1946, milk districts 1946-1968, Auckland Transport Board 1928-1964. Quantity: 19 map(s). Physical Description: Dyeline copies, linen backed, various scales, 67 x 52 cm (or smaller).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014924

Description: Two men stare at an octopus in a glass tank. I has settled itself on a box labeled 'Same old cr*p' while beside it is a second box labeled 'Vibrant world-class super city'. One of the men comments 'He's clever, but he's hardly psychic' suggesting that the octopus's choice of box doesn't require psychic forces as the future of Auckland City is plainly obvious. Refers to the controversial decision to merge several city councils in the Auckland area into one 'supercity'. The 'psychic' octopus refers to 'Paul' the German octopus which correctly predicted German performance in the Fifa Football World Cup in South Africa. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0013975

Description: The cartoon shows co-leader of the Maori Party, Pita Sharples, stating that 'Democracy is about equality!.. Not about us having equal voting rights!!. He then walks away muttering that 'if you can't understand that you've probably still got all your marbles!' Refers to objections that the new Auckland supercity is being undemocratic by not having Maori designated seats on the council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0013939

Description: The cartoon shows Rodney Hide, the Minister for Local Government, saying that he can 'honestly say that plans privatising Auckland supercity infrastructure have been taken off the table'. On the table nearby is a guillotine with the words 'Public assets sale' painted on the blade. Refers to proposals to create seven council-controlled organisations (CCOs) to manage most of Auckland's services and government legislation being set up to deal with it. Green MP Sue Kedgley says that it should be left up to the newly-elected council to decide whether it wants to set up any CCOs, not the government. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014366

Description: Shows a cargo ship called 'Supercity planning' with a load of containers arriving at a port. The containers are labelled non-smoking yet have smoke pouring from them. The cartoon is entitled 'Gunpowder plot' and an official on the wharf tells a passer-by that the laod is 'For controlled demolition of obsolete structures'. Refers to Auckland Supercity planning. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016843

Description: The title reads 'Whangarei in the near future'. A stream of cars drive past a huge Kmart supermarket. A child asks her mother if they are still in Auckland. Context - probably a reference to suburban sprawl. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015902

Description: A boy in the back of his parents' car asks them excitedly if the are 'superjafas' now that Auckland is a supercity. The inauguration ceremony of the new Auckland council took place on 1st November 2010 with Len Brown as its first mayor. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0011218

Description: Minister of Social Development and employment, Paula Bennett, appears to be swimming underwater in a sea of clutter but is amazed that anyone should think that she is out of her depth. Newspaper headlines suggest that she is 'out of line on super city', that the 'Rankin appointment rankles' and that the PM has had to defend her. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0011492

Description: Rodney Hide, Minister of Local Government, stands on a stage dressed in a tiny pair of swimming trunks and shows off his slim waist and huge biceps as he shows to his astonished audience an image of himself before his makeover. 'Today, slimming for councils the Rodney way' and refers to his efforts to make city councils more fiscally accountable.. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0013985

Description: The cartoon shows a sheriff with his pockets full of documents who stares behind him in amazement as his followers drop their guns and hats and flee. In the foreground is a sinister row of shadows wearing tall hats. The cartoon is an illustration to accompany an article about a town planning decision in Auckland where the council turned on their own planner and approved a very dodgy Resource Consent application. Title from filename Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0010769

Description: In a series of four frames Jaimee tells Debbie about her ideas for making Wellington a super city as well. This in light of debate over making Auckland a super city with a single mayor and council. She suggests that there could be a military operation and Petone, the Hutt, Porirua, Paraparaumu, Levin, and Palmerston North would all fall like dominoes. When Debbie in her pragmatic way wonders what will happen after that, Jaimee sighs and goes home to watch the 'Where the wild things are' trailer again. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

Reference: DCDL-0012326

Description: Cartoon shows Prime Minister, Phil Goff in a can of worms labelled 'John's electoral system turmoil' and Minister for Local Government, Rodney Hide, in a second can of worms labelled 'Rodney's Chunky Auckland Super City Chaos'. In the background is a third can labelled 'Ministerial Housing Rort'. John Key says that if you hold your nose and shut your eyes they are yum. Refers to the decision that the Government will spend millions of dollars holding a referendum on whether MMP should be dumped - a system Prime Minister John Key thinks New Zealanders are increasingly comfortable with. Mr Key said National would hold the referendum to honour its election pledge and let people "kick the tyres" of the electoral system. Refers also to the rows over the supercity which are about Maori representation on the council and how much of Auckland is included among other things. Published in the Listener Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0013209

Description: Shows Auckland City Council planners looking over urban transportation plans for a possible second harbour crossing, Mt Albert tunnel and rail. One of them asks if they could only have a expandable transport system that never got congested. In the background through the large paned windows shows the expansive Waitemata Harbour with only one ferry and yacht on it. Refers to the urban transportation problems in Auckland. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0010779

Description: A group of people sit around a board table. Superman is the only one to raise his hand in favour of New Zealand's having a super city. Refers to the likelihood of Auckland becoming a super city with a single mayor and council. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).