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Date: 2011

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017083

Description: In three frames Prime Minister John Key and Australian PM Julia Gillard call each other 'best mates' and John Key says 'In fact, you're the apple of my eye' Julia Gillard suddenly turns cool and asks 'did somebody mention apples?' Context - the state visit to New Zealand by Julia Gillard in mid February during which time the two PMs emphasised their friendship, including a gracious comment by Julia Gillard about Australia being prepared to abide by the decision of the WTO to allow NZ apples to be exported to Australia. However an Australian state growers association has labelled Prime Minister Julia Gillard's comments about a New Zealand apple truce as 'cheap political kudos', while investigation into NZ apples continues, reported the website Countrynews.com.au. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017065

Description: Prime Minister John Key walks along chatting to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard; he thanks her for coming and says it it 'a great opportunity to consolidate our Trans Tasman bond!' but at the same time he thinks 'Great to have ya here any reminder of women prime ministers oughta have my ratings soaring again!' Context - the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, visited New Zealand for two days in mid February. The reason for her visit was to meet our Prime Minister, John Key, and talk about a closer partnership. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017071

Description: Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard reassures PM John Key by saying 'Honestly John, if some MPs are getting antsy I don't mind addressing parliament earlier...' John Key replies that the real problem is that 'given the current rate of emigration to OZ, three hours later and the chamber could be half empty...' Context - the state visit to New Zealand by the Australian MP Julia Gillard in mid-February. Green Party co-leader Russel Norman said no international head of state had ever addressed Parliament and allowing Ms Gillard to speak would set a precedent. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017079

Description: Text reads 'NZ experiencing record temperatures'. The cartoon shows the silhouettes of Prime Minister John Key and Australian PM Julia Gillard. John Key tells Julia Gillard that she is a 'special friend' and comments on the heat; she replies 'I think you're mistaking me for that pommy sheila, Warney's got shacked-up back home'. Context - the Australian PM visited New Zealand in mid January 2011 - during this time the two PMs emphasised the close friendship between the two countries. The 'Warney' comment refers to Ozzie cricket player Shane Warne whose girlfriend is british actress Elizabeth Hurley. PM John Key described her as one of several women on his 'hot' list. Also there has been a run of very high temperatures in New Zealand recently. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017072

Description: Small text across the top of the cartoon reads 'Ads we are not looking forward to...' Large text across the bottom reads 'NZ 100% OZ OWNED'. The cartoon shows a beautiful mountain valley scene with a small river running over rocks and in the forefront alpine flowers. Context - Australian PM Julia Gillard and Prime Minister John Key signed the CER (closer economic relations) Investment Protocol, which sets a higher threshold for investment that would not need Overseas Investment Office approval. The threshold will be $NZ477 million for Australian investments in New Zealand, and $A1.005 billion ($NZ1.33 billion) for New Zealand investments in Australia and will change annually based on GDP. During bilateral talks, both prime ministers committed to continue working toward a single economic market. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017112

Description: Prime Minister John Key asks Australia PM Julia Gillard if she would like 'to buy this choice piece of real estate' and adds 'I'm practically giving it away'. The two prime ministers stand in the debating chamber and nearby is a poster reading 'Quickie asset sales under $477m'. Context - On her first official visit as prime minister, Julia Gillard has called for a "new generation" of closer economic relations. But the investment protocol has drawn opposition, including from Labour, which says it will open the door to Australia buying more New Zealand assets. The protocol lifts the threshold before Australian investment draws Overseas Investment Office scrutiny from $100m to $477m. The threshold for New Zealand investment across the Tasman has also been lifted, to about $1 billion. (Dompost 16 February 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017144

Description: Prime Minister John Key stands beside a row of BMWs and tells Australian PM Julia Gillard that 'in the spirit of trans-Tasman co-operation, after three years of ministerial abuse, we'll send 'em over to you!' She replies 'If ya put outboards on 'em first!' Context - The Department of Internal Affairs' Ministerial Services division decided late last year to replace its three-year-old fleet of BMW 730Ld limousines with the latest model. But with the Government's focus on cost-cutting in the public sector and ordinary New Zealanders facing hard times, the deal has been widely criticised. (NZ Herald 18 February 2011) They would require outboards because of the recent extensive flooding in Queensland in particular. The Trans-Tasman co-operation refers to Julia Gillard's state visit to New Zealand in mid February during which she and John Key pledged to make closer ties. Published in the Sunday Star Times Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017090

Description: The cartoon shows an advertisement featuring Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and PM John Key; text reads 'The nation awaits the PM's speech live from the debating chamber starring Julia and Johno with Russel Norman "She shouldn't address us sitting!" and Phil Goff "We will re-negotiate everything! Maybe!"' Julia Gillard says 'K..K..K.. KEY!' and John Key with his arm round her says kindly "That's it!! Now say ora!" Context - Julia Gillard's state visit to New Zealand in mid February. Russel Norman co-leader of the Greens objected to her speaking in Parliament's debating chamber because 'no international head of state had ever addressed Parliament and allowing Ms Gillard to speak would set a precedent.' 'Instead Ms Gillard will speak in the debating chamber but not during a formal sitting of Parliament.' Labour Party leader Phil Goff vainly tries to gain a toehold and PM John Key and Julia Gillard emphasise a strong friendship between New Zealand and Australia. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014735

Description: A large sign on a beach reads 'People-smuggling boats unwelcome in New Zealand waters - Go home, please.' A man observes the sign and comments that it has been very effective so far but ....' PM John Key says that New Zealand is not prepared to extend the number of refugees it accepts and needs to address the increasing risk of people-smuggling boats hitting our shores. He has been discussing with new Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard the possibility of being involved in a "regional processing centre" in the Pacific for dealing with asylum seekers or "boat people". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017106

Description: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is greeted fulsomely by PM John Key on the steps of parliament; she says 'Gee John, your govt. is way ahead of us - you're already taking steps to promote closer ties with Australia!' Behind her back she holds a newspaper with a headline reading 'Surge in number of Kiwis heading to live in Oz'. Context - Julia Gillard's state visit to New Zealand in mid February during which they pledged to make closer ties. The suggestion is that New Zealand's economic doldrums are persuading many people to try their luck in Australia. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015428

Description: A man tells Australian PM, Julia Gillard, that he has found an expert consultant on minority governments - a kiwi. The Australian election held 21st August resulted in a hung parliament; Australians now wait for the end of vote-counting that will decide the outcome - neither party has captured the 76 seats needed to form a majority government. New Zealand's MMP system means that there are usually coalitions because the big parties don't get enough seats to form a government without coalition partners. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0024272

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key standing on the beach looking out over the water. Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, is out in the water, struggling. Key goes out to rescue her, but ends up drowning as well, in a section of water labelled, 'boat people problem'. Refers to a controversial plan for New Zealand to resettle 150 of Australia's refugees and asylum seekers (commonly referred to as 'boat people') each year. (One News, 9 Feb 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0025332

Description: Shows the heads of Julia Gillard and David Shearer. Text reads, 'Labour pains' and 'Heads... you lose!' Refers to the Australian Labor party's vote against Prime Minister Julia Gillard as leader of the party in favour of former leader Kevin Rudd on 26 June 2013. Gillard, the first female Prime Minister of Australia, resigned from her post effective the following day. There is speculation that David Shearer, Leader of the Labour party in New Zealand, may be replaced from party leadership as well. (National Business Review, 28 June 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020099

Description: Relates to a visit made by Prime Minister John Key to Australia at the end of January 2012 when he had talks with Australian PM Julia Gillard about improving the Trans-Tasman relationship. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020064

Description: Shows Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard falling over. The second cartoon has a reference to the 'tea party' incident when a conversation between Prime Minister John Key and ACT candidate for the Epsom seat, John Banks, in a highly publicized meeting over a cup of tea, was recorded. Context: Comments by federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott that perhaps it was time for the Aboriginal tent embassy to move on triggered a protest that trapped him and Prime Minister Julia Gillard in a Canberra restaurant. About 200 protesters ran from the tent embassy, where 40th anniversary celebrations were under way, to the nearby Lobby restaurant in Canberra after learning Abbott was giving a speech there. Gillard, surrounded by security officers in the midst of the throng, stumbled and lost a shoe. [TVNZ Jan 26 2012] Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020137

Description: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard holds a document entitled 'Trans-Tasman talks' in one hand and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key, in the other. John Key asks her for a hint about how she sees their economic partnership going forward'. Context: Refers to the second series of Trans Tasman talks described as a joint meeting of senior ministers. John Key will hold bilateral talks with Julia Gillard and take part in the joint meetings. Key is expected to raise the issue of Australia's 2001 law change which reclassified incoming Kiwis from permanent residents to temporary ones, cutting off their right to claim many social security benefits. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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-0021358

Description: Shows Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard leading a dog in the shape of Australia. Behind her Prime Minister John Key leads a smaller dog in the shape of the North Island while Finance Minister Bill English leads the South Island. Context: Refers to the wage gap between Australia and New Zealand. 'The wage gap with Australia wasn't helped by yesterday's increase of the Australian minimum wage to nearly $20 in New Zealand terms, a union for many low paid workers said today. On 1st June Fair Work Australia raised the Australian minimum wage to $AU15.96 an hour based on a 38-hour week, around $20 New Zealand with currency conversion. (Business Scoop June 2 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020851

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key talking on the phone to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard. He expresses concern about allowing a group of Chinese boat people to continue from Australia to New Zealand in their frail boat. She wonders therefore when he will be sending a plane for them. Context: Refers to a group of Falun Gong refugees from China who seemed determined to sail all the way to New Zealand after having initially arrived in Australia. The cartoon suggests that neither country wanted them. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020869

Description: Prime Minister John Key is on the phone to Australian PM Julia Gillard agitated about political refugees trying to get to Australia. She tells him that they are actually just the weekly load of escaping Kiwis. Context: Refers to a record exodus of Kiwis to Australia as more Kiwis look for a better quality of life. The overall loss of migrants in March was 1300 for an annual outflow of 3400. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0019259

Description: Prime Minister John Key thrusts an apple into the mouth of the Prime Minister of Australia, Julia Gillard, and says 'Enjoy the apples, loser!' She is thinking '...while CHEWING over whether or not to make welfare payments available to Kiwis living in Australia.' Context: The first sea-freight container of New Zealand apples ever exported to Australia has arrived in time for the Australian Prime Minister to bite into if the All Blacks win Sunday's semi-final clash against the Wallabies. Julia Gillard has a bet with Prime Minister John Key over the RWC semi-final game - with the losing side having to publicly eat an apple from the other country. (TVNZ October 14 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).