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Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Date: 2001-2016
By: Fletcher, David, 1952-; Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DC-Group-0005
Description: Cartoons by David Fletcher from 'The Politician' series, which satirises New Zealand and international political issues. The cartoons feature a set of standard characters who are used to represent various contemporary politicians in the news. The Politician - the MP for Upper Creek- is "inept, greedy and indecisive, and those are his good points". He is always portrayed as a bald fellow with a moustache, regardless of the gender or appearance of the real life political figure he is representing in the cartoon. Other recurring characters include his press secretary and political advisor, Miss Direct; Max, an "uncivil servant" and his right hand man, he is always portrayed as a bald fellow wearing glasses; Rose, the Politician's long suffering wife; and Jim, his hard-working parliamentary colleague and best friend. (For character sheet see DCDL-0025477). As at mid 2015 'The Politician' runs infrequently in the Dominion Post, and is published in Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and South Africa. Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive. Other Titles - The Politician David Fletcher was born in the UK in 1952 and later immigrated to New Zealand. Based in Auckland, he produces 'The Politician', a daily cartoon strip that appears in The Dominion Post and is syndicated around New Zealand, and to newspapers in Australia, Europe, Britain, South Africa, China, Malaysia, and Pakistan. Previously he worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for the New Zealand Herald before becoming a full-time freelance comic strip artist in 1983.
Webb, Murray, 1947- :Kelvin Davis. 24 May 2011
Date: 2011
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0017932
Description: Caricature of Northland Labour list MP Kelvin Davis who will step into the Te Tai Tokerau byelection ring and challenge Hone Harwira, whose resignation from the Maori Party has caused the by-election. Harawira will stand as a Mana Party candidate. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :"We'll flip for your govt support roles - heads boot licking, ta...
Date: 2014
From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0029534
Description: Shows John Key with David Seymour (ACT Party) and Peter Dunne (United Future) asking them to toss a coin to decide their government support roles. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :"I'm beginning to wish I'd never come up with this GCSB bill!" T...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0025942
Description: Conversation continues with the aide replying "For once you're thinking the same way as the rest of the country." Refers to widespread negative public opinion in relation to the Government Communications Security Bill, with public protests held throughout the country and the bill expected to have its third reading in parliament. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'The media are calling me a "part-time politician"!!!' 18 Decemb...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023653
Description: The politician is accused of being a part-time politician. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'The PM has expressed complete confidence in you to the media.' ...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023650
Description: An aide tells the politician that the Prime Minister has expressed complete confidence in him to the media, but couldn't 'keep a straight face while doing it'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'You've been demoted down the party list to three.' 3 December 2012
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023496
Description: The politician is told that he's been demoted down the party list to three. He responds, 'Three's not so bad!' and is told that it's actually page three. Refers to David Cunliffe, a member of the Labour party who unsuccessfully challenged party leader David Shearer, and was demoted to an unranked section of the caucus. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'The next election will be fought on policy not personality.' 19...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023678
Description: The politician is told that the next election will be fought on policy, not personality, but that he doesn't have either. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'Do the staff call me a control freak?' 17 December 2012
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023652
Description: An aide reassures the politician that his staff don't think of him as a control freak, but rather an 'out-of-control freak'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'I make it a rule never to criticise judges.' 15 December 2012
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023651
Description: The politician explains why he never criticises judges. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'Have you notice that when people become really, really rich the...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024104
Description: The politician asks his assistant 'Have you notice that when people become really, really rich they think they can tell everybody what to do?!!'. The assistant responds wryly, 'Whereas politicians don't wait until they're really, really rich'. Wider context may refer to wealthy New Zealand businessman Gareth Morgan's controversial call for the eradication of cats from New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'Not everyone thinks I'm destroying our public education system....
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023833
Description: The politician is told that private schools think he's doing a great job of reforming public schools. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'I'm going to be faced with many difficult and challenging issue...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023832
Description: The politician explains that he will need a bigger basket on his desk. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'All this fuss about my pay rise! The public can't bear to see p...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023712
Description: The politician and an aide discuss his payrise. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'House prices are up, petrol's up, the dollar's up...' 28 Januar...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023897
Description: The politician explains that everything is up except for 'the public's opinion of us'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'Things aren't looking good. The calls for your resignation are ...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023711
Description: An aide informs the politician that the Prime Minister is backing away from him, rather than backing him. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'Your personal protection squad have overspent their budget.' 29...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023716
Description: The politician discovers why he's costly to protect. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'Treasury have dumped documents showing you've ignored their adv...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023714
Description: The politician is informed that the Treasury has dumped documents on him. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'The exporters are still finding it tough economically.' 3 Janua...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023720
Description: The politician is invited to a meeting of 'whine and dine' instead of 'wine and dine'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :'The PM thinks you might benefit from going to a charm school.' ...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0023800
Description: The politician is informed that the Prime Minister thinks that he would benefit from going to charm school. The politician replies 'Why? There's nothing wrong with the way I deal with people! TELL HIM TO STUFF OFF!'. Relates to politicians attitude and behaviour towards others. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).