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Date: 2012

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022025

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key as a glove puppet on the hand of someone who represents 'Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs & his other choreographers'. The puppet holds a sign that reads 'Mum's and dad's assets 4 sale'. Context: refers to the very controversial partial sales of several state assets that John Key is intent on achieving. The cartoon suggests that his ideas have been 'choreographed' by the huge internationals mentioned, some of which he once worked for. 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-0022168

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key as a good-time-girl with a whip. Context: Legislation allowing the partial sale of four state owned energy companies has passed Parliament by a single vote. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Listener (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0020202

Description: Prime Minister John Key paddles a canoe that represents 'state asset sales'. Inthe foundering stern are Co-leaders of the Maori Party, Tariana Turia and Pita Sharples. Context: Refers to news that Maori political leaders are urging iwi to object strongly to suggestions the Government will not include protection of Treaty of Waitangi rights in planned legislation on partial state asset sales. the Government will begin a series of hui about the law changes needed to sell partial stakes in four energy companies. It says it wants to know Maori views before final decisions are made. State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall confirmed the clause might not apply to the companies under the mixed ownership model. (NZ Herald January 31 2012) 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-0021663

Description: Prime Minister John Key makes idle conversation to the woman at the airport customs counter by commenting on how much he and the queen have in common. Context: refers to representing New Zealand at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, during which he had a private audience with the queen. Refers to the intention of the Government on ramming through its Mixed Ownership Model Bill to effect the partial privatisation of our remaining state owned electricity assets and Air New Zealand. They know that these sales are unpopular amongst Kiwis (to the tune of nearly 60 percent in some polls) but the Nats are determined to proceed with them come what may. (Voxy - Chris Ford 17 June 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022133

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key riding a blinkered and struggling 'parliament' and announcing the passing of the asset sale law by a single vote a 'resounding victory'. Context: Legislation allowing the partial sale of four state owned energy companies has passed Parliament by a single vote. The absent United Future MP Peter Dunne was reserved for particular criticism. Dunne's vote, combined with that of Act MP John Banks and the 59 of National overcame the 60 dissenting votes of Labour, the Green Party, New Zealand First, the Maori Party and Mana's Hone Harawira. 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-0022232

Description: Shows a reporter interviewing Prime Minister John Key and leader of New Zealand First, Peter Dunne, about asset sales. Context: Context: Peter Dunne was not present when the legislation to allow partial asset sales was voted on - he sent a proxy vote, thereby giving the government the numbers to pass the legislation. Peter Dunne was targeted by those opposed to the legislation because he held the vote needed by the government. 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-0020161

Description: The cartoon sees Prime Minister John Key as a string puppet which represents 'Qld International' and 'Money mates'. He is being manipulated to say 'Strategic assets!!! Stop me & buy some!!' Context: The cartoon suggests links between John Key and some of the most powerful global bankers including Goldman Sachs. 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-0022026

Description: Shows ACT leader John Banks encased in protective clothing and surrounded by guards. A by-stender comments that Prime Minister Key has ordered that John Banks be protected until the Asset Sales bill has been passed. Context: John Key needed John Banks' vote to get the legislation for asset sales through parliament but John Banks had made himself highly unpopular because of his lying over the Kim Dotcom 'anonymous' donation and subsequent lying about his association with Kim Dotcom. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022022

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key demonstrating an 'SOE heater'. Context: refers to the government's intention to sell partial shares in several state assets, in particular energy enterprises. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019852

Description: It is Christmas Eve and a man (Prime Minister John Key) suggests that his small son, who is holding a ham that represents 'Mighty River Power', should add it to the carrot and the mug of beer that the child has already put outside in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus. The boy looks dubious as the man says 'Trust me, they're all real - the carrot's for Rudolf, the beer's for Santa, and 49 percent of the ham's for the mum and dad investors'. Context: The government intends selling some state-owned assets in order to assist the balancing of the budget. Mighty River Power will be the first company to be sold with the sale likely to take place in the third quarter of 2012 dependent on market conditions. Analysis by Treasury for the government shows that the sale of 49% of Might River Power could raise up to NZ$1.8 billion. 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: Otago daily times (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0020191

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key standing on an angry sea monster that represents New Zealand. He is banging 'For sale' signs into the monster's body. Context: There were protests on this issue at the 2012 Waitangi Day celebrations. Maori political leaders are urging iwi to object strongly to suggestions the Government will not include protection of Treaty of Waitangi rights in planned legislation on partial state asset sales. The Government will begin a series of hui about the law changes needed to sell partial stakes in four energy companies. It says it wants to know Maori views before final decisions are made. State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall confirmed the clause might not apply to the companies under the mixed ownership model. (NZ Herald January 31 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0022005

Description: Shows the evacuations and removals of people and state assets overseas. A man asks Prime Minister if he is all right. Context: An unprecedented number of Kiwis have opted to leave New Zealand, most going to Australia. Refers also to the controversial desire by the government to sell state assets. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020156

Description: Prime Minister John Key, who is holding a document named 'Asset sales' tries to hongi with Co-leader of the Maori Party Tariana Turia in an attempt to 'sort this out' and 'make up'. She bites his nose. Context: The Maori Party has consistently opposed asset sales but has a confidence and supply agreement with the government. Prime Minister John Key confirmed that it would be possible to park asset sales to one side of any coalition deal with the Maori Party. However, the Maori Party is threatening to break away altogether from the government which is preparing to drop a clause relating to the Treaty of Waitangi, when the assets are opened up to private buyers. The Maori Party says that messing with the treaty so close to this weekend's celebrations (Waitangi Day Feb. 6) is deliberately provocative to Maori. (3 News 31 Jan 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022018

Description: Shows a gigantic 'NO' to 'asset sales'. Below, Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English, consider the possibility that the public may be trying to tell them something. Context: the controversial issue of the government's desire to make partial sales of several state assets. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0022312

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key wiping his nose on a document relating to 'Asset sales'. A beneficiary outside the window thinks he should be tested for substance abuse. Context: Relates to the government's determination to sell shares in state assets. Relates also to the news that beneficiaries will be tested for drugs when applying for particular jobs. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021339

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key and Minister of Economic Development of Stephen Joyce as ostriches with their heads buried in sand. They are both avoiding the hard issues of 'Banks, Sky City and the land and asset sales'. Context: John Banks was in strife over the 'anonymous' donation that was clearly from Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload. Sky City refers to a change in legislation that would allow Skycity to increase the number of gaming machines in return for their funding the building of a new conference centre, and the issue of the partial sale of several important government assets was ongoing. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022848

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key at the top of a tall unsupported ladder reaching for the moon which represents 'asset sales'. Context: refers to the government's intention to sell assets which has been delayed because the Maori Council is taking the subject of Maori water rights to the Waitangi Tribunal. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022842

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key about to dive from a high diving board into a pool representing 'Iwi Water Rights'; the diving board which represents 'asset sales' breaks. Context: refers to the government's intention to sell assets which has been delayed because the Maori Council is taking the subject of Maori water rights to the Waitangi Tribunal. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022788

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key in a ship that represents 'asset sales'. He threatens to ignore Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia if the Maori Party keeps dragging the chain. Context: refers to the Maori Party refusing to endorse the government's sale of state assets. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0022815

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key trying to row a boat representing 'Asset Sales Planning' on a dried up river that represents 'Mighty River'. Context: refers to the government's intention to sell assets which has been delayed because the Maori Council is taking the subject of Maori water rights to the Waitangi Tribunal. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).