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Date: 11 Nov 1999

From: New Zealand Netherlands Foundation oral history project, stage two

By: Van Kregten, Hans, active 1999; Wevers, Maarten Laurens (Sir), 1952-

Reference: OHInt-0484-02

Description: Maarten Wevers was born in the Netherlands in 1952. Gives details of his family's background and reasons for their emigration in 1953. Notes that his mother was English. Recalls travelling out on the `Rangitata' and adapting to New Zealand society. Comments on his awareness of being Dutch. Talks about family life and growing up in a home designed by his architect father. Mentions his practice in Masterton. Discusses having no relatives in New Zealand other than immediate family. Recalls his enthusiasm for sport, particularly golf, and being a Wairarapa representative. Talks about family discussions on political issues, including Vietnam, and political involvement at Victoria University. Describes doing maths and economics degrees, going overseas, living in Holland and learning Dutch. Comments on living in Holland and returning to New Zealand. Describes getting a job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and arranging the tour to New Zealand of Princess Beatrix and Dutch parliamentarians. Talks about meeting and marrying his wife Louise, going to Japan from 1980-1985 and being ambassador there from 1994 to 1998. Recalls being private secretary for David Lange, travelling with the Prime Minister, his role as a public servant and the excitement of the job. Talks about working in Brussels. Describes chairing the officials' meeting of APEC in Auckland in 1998, the impact of the East Timor crisis on the APEC summit and vice versa and the unique character of APEC. Sums up his feelings about his Dutch heritage. Interviewer(s) - Hans Van Kregten Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2704.

Date: 2012

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0020335

Description: Context: MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) will be cutting 305 staff. More than 2500 public sector jobs have gone since National took office in 2008. A Treasury report suggests that the Government should be looking to make public sector savings of $250 million a year, but says spending in the past two years has been cut by only $20m. The Treasury itself saved only $338,000. A further 2400 public service jobs could be slashed as the Treasury looks to deepen spending cuts. (Stuff 8 March 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020418

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Refers to proposed cuts to MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) Ambassadors have been instructed not to send cables criticising planned changes at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, after a series of embarrassing leaks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020320

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has confirmed 305 jobs will be cut as part of proposed restructuring. MFAT chief executive John Allen said at a briefing today the proposals created more flexibility, deepened expertise, and ensured appropriate representation - including non resident ambassadors and smaller posts. (Dominion post - 23/02/2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020648

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Refers to cost-cutting of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Many diplomats based overseas flew home to take part in a meeting to discuss the cuts to which they are strongly opposed. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0021367

Description: Shows MFAT chief executive John Allen and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Murray McCully denying responsibility for the restructuring in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Many diplomats based overseas flew home to take part in a meeting to discuss the cuts to which they are strongly opposed. 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-0020388

Description: A large shark representing 'contractors' smiles as it offers its unconditional love and fees to the government. Context: refers to a change management advisor's helpful advice to staff at MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) facing the loss of their jobs that they quote: 'take a hot bath, pray, do yoga or get a pet' Because, quote: 'a pet's love is unconditional'. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020445

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Context: MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) will be cutting 305 staff. More than 2500 public sector jobs have gone since National took office in 2008. A Treasury report suggests that the Government should be looking to make public sector savings of $250 million a year, but says spending in the past two years has been cut by only $20m. The Treasury itself saved only $338,000. A further 2400 public service jobs could be slashed as the Treasury looks to deepen spending cuts. (Stuff 8 March 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-0020504

Description: Two men arrive at MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) to 'take the fat out of MFAT'. Context: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has confirmed 305 jobs will be cut as part of proposed restructuring. MFAT chief executive John Allen said at a briefing today the proposals created more flexibility, deepened expertise, and ensured appropriate representation-including non resident ambassadors and smaller posts. (Dominion post - 23/02/2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021338

Description: Show Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully, in a wreckers yard surrounded by broken vehicle parts. Context: relates to the attempt to prune severely the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by minister Murray McCully - the attempt was modified after outrage from staff. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0020595

Description: Shows Minister for Internal Affairs Murray McCully throwing a molotov cocktail at MFAT. Context: Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Murray McCully admits the $9.2 million cost to restructure the ministry is a significant amount of money, but says it is neccessary if it is going to make savings. (Radio NZ News 29 March 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0020404

Description: Shows MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) staff taking the advice to get a pet and finding the pets less than comforting. Context: refers to a change management advisor's helpful advice to staff at MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) facing the loss of their jobs that they quote: 'take a hot bath, pray, do yoga or get a pet' Because, quote: 'a pet's love is unconditional'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0020314

Description: Cartoon shows the New Zealand French Embassy being run from a cardboard box under a bridge in Paris. Context: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has confirmed 305 jobs will be cut as part of proposed restructuring. MFAT chief executive John Allen said at a briefing today the proposals created more flexibility, deepened expertise, and ensured appropriate representation-including non resident ambassadors and smaller posts. (Dominion Post - 23/02/2012) Colour and black and white versions are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020491

Description: A man tries to pray, do yoga and take care of a parrot all at the same time. Context: refers to a change management advisor's helpful advice to staff at MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) facing the loss of their jobs that they quote: 'take a hot bath, pray, do yoga or get a pet' Because, quote: 'a pet's love is unconditional'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022660

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. His aide asks the Politician how the Departmental 'witch-hunt' is progessing. The Politician denies that it is a witch-hunt but says that he has found 'someone to blame'. Behind him stands a literal witch. In August 2012, the leaking of documents concerning the restructuring of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade had led to an investigation conducted under Paula Rebstock, who denied that it was 'witch-hunt'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020615

Description: A redundant Foreign Affairs staff member glares at his parrot which is swearing at the government. Context: refers to a change management advisor's helpful advice to staff at MFAT (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) facing the loss of their jobs that they quote: 'take a hot bath, pray, do yoga or get a pet' Because, quote: 'a pet's love is unconditional'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020448

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Probably refers to cuts to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0018786

Description: A picture hangs on an office wall which depicts God handing a 'contract' to Adam in a spoof of Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling 'Creation of Adam'. At a desk nearby sits a government minister and an art adviser and on the floor is a newspaper with a headline that reads 'Govt. ministry appoints art advisors as 200 jobs cut..' Context: The Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry is looking for someone to look after its art collection - at the same time as it seeks to shed 200 jobs. (Dominion Post - 27 August 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0020072

Description: The cartoon shows Murray McCully, Minister of Foreign Affairs, whistling a tune as he puts a newspaper through a shredder. The shredder has a sign sticky-taped to it that says 'Govt. job creation machine'. The headline on the newspaper reads '260 Foreign Affairs jobs go'. Refers to proposed job cuts to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and suggests that these cuts are what would allow jobs to be created in other areas. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0028630

Description: Shows a painter applying the additional words 'and botch ups' to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs signage. Refers to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs allowing the extradition of a Malaysian diplomat accused of sexual crimes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).