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Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :'Like many European countries - we've built up a massive ...
Date: 2012
From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].
By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021310
Description: A man explains the household debt to his wife as though he were explaining the massive debt facing several European countries. Context: Refers to the level of indebtedness for Ireland, Greece and Portugal and their need for bail-out programmes which in the case for Greece has been offered with severe austerity measures as a condition. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :"Can I lend you 20 cents?" ... 7 June 2011
Date: 2011
From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].
By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0018040
Description: Text reads 'Kiwis less willing to take on debt - survey'. One small boy offers to lend his friend 20 cents but the friend refuses the offer, saying 'No thanks - I'll tough it out until pocket money day'. Context - A new Nielsen survey, commissioned by independent money guide Sorted and released today, shows 56 percent of Kiwis are less willing to increase their debt since the recession, and only four percent are inclined to take on more. The research also found that 26 percent intend to change the way they manage their debt over the next 12 months. The most common ways people intend to change are by cutting their spending (62 percent) and refusing to take on further debt (54 percent). Increasing debt repayments and investigating lower interest rates also featured. (3News June 6, 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The government's Savings Work Group releases its final report. 2 February 2011
Date: 2011
From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers
Reference: DCDL-0016981
Description: Text at the top of the frame reads 'The government's Savings Work Group releases its final report'. With only its long beak above water a kiwi has one of its legs trapped in the slot of a savings box that has printed on it the words 'NZ debt - 85% of GDP'; the kiwi thinks 'SAVING? Now there's a thought'. Context - 'The final report again [from the Savings Work Group] contains stern warnings that New Zealand's indebtedness to the rest of the world - currently at 85 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) - places the country at dire risk of a Greek or Irish-style financial crisis.' 'Overall there needs to be a much more strategic approach to economic policy and policy generally, and less orientation to short-term political objectives.' 'The group recommended increasing membership of the savings scheme but said it should not be made compulsory, "at this time".' (by Adam Bennett in NZH 1 February 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Doyle, Martin, 1956- :The price of a good education... 16 May 2011
Date: 2011
From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons
By: Salient (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017830
Description: A bent and skeletal man whose spine is curved over with debt holds his degree in his hand. Text above reads 'The price of a good education' Context - This is a reference to the crippling debt that many students are left with at the end of their studies. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"I see the New Zealand dollar is looking pretty strong these days... Shame we don't hav...
Date: 2010
From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016060
Description: Two men chat over a drink at the pub. One comments that the 'dollar is looking pretty strong these days' and the other thinks it a pity they don't have any. The economic recovery has placed the banks in a stronger position to meet demand for lending and support economic growth, Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard says.But the focus on debt reduction by consumers and businesses world-wide could risk the global recovery, Dr Bollard said.Rebalancing of the domestic economy is continuing, but the high New Zealand dollar is not helping, Dr Bollard said at the release of the latest Financial Stability Report. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David, 1952-:"Aren't you concerned about the amount of money the country has ...
Date: 2011
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0017407
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. A reporter asks the minister if he is worried about the amount of money the country owes and the minister confidently reassures him that he is not at all worried but he sweats with relief that he wasn't asked whether he was concerned about being able to pay it back. Context - Could refer to Bill English as Finance Minister and New Zealand's high debt which has been increased by the Christchurch earthquakes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Standard and Poor says the country's high debt level is OUR fault" 22 January 2010
Date: 2010
From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0016899
Description: A couple are shopping in a supermarket. The woman says that 'Standard and Poor says the country's high debt level is our fault' and her husband replies 'I was thinking of taking out a mortgage to buy a block of cheese'. Context - New Zealand is a highly indebted country with a high exchange rate. The block of cheese comment relates to a joke made by John Key when Labour announced a tax cut in the 2008 budget of $16 which Key pointed out would buy a block of cheese. Quote 'Labour will get a revival before going to the polls, it thinks, having given the average worker of New Zealand a family sized block of cheese. That is what the tax cut is worth'. (NZH May 23 2008) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).