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Date: 2013

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0024099

Description: Shows the United States, in the form of Uncle Sam, as a puppeteer, pulling the strings of a militarised kiwi labelleld 'NZ'. Uncle Sam stands on ground labelled Afghanistan and says 'Watch this, I can make him look like he's leaving'. Refers to Prime Minister John Key's announcement on 18 February 2013 that after the April 2013 withdrawal from Bamiyan, New Zealand would maintain 27 military personnel in Afghanistan for at least a year. Wider context also suggests that New Zealand is serving American interests in their role in Afghanistan. See Stuff 18 February 2013. 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-0020671

Description: A couple watch the news on television and discuss the kind of open transparent democracy we enjoy in New Zealand and which the S.A.S. were hoping to secure for Afghanistan. Context: The elite SAS forces are due home from Afghanistan in March 2012. They have been deployed in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021072

Description: Cartoon suggests that a long memory is required for recalling the horrors of past wars but a short one to justify involvement in the Afghan war. Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced the 140-member provincial reconstruction team (PRT), which had been due to stay until 2014, will now be withdrawn late next year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0019064

Description: The scene shows a large rifle stuck into the ground with a soldiers helmet balanced on top. Along the ground is the word 'WHY' and in the background is a signpost bearing the name 'Afghanistan.' Context: According to Prime Minister John Key the death (of Lt Gen Rhys Jones) would not alter New Zealand's commitment to operations in Afghanistan. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019028

Description: Ther cartoon shows a map of New Zealand with the name 'Afghanistan' above it. The 't' in 'Afghanistan' throws the shadow of a cross along the length of New Zealand. Text below reads 'Land of the wrong white cloud.' Context: Debate about the ethics of New Zealand's presence in Afghanistan. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018743

Description: Two gigantic American marines representing 'US Foreign policy' manipulate a piece of machinery. A member of the New Zealand SAS force appears small between the legs of one of the marines; he has his hands free but is helping to work the machinery with his foot. He says 'Nicky Hager is lying! - We are not hands on!' Context: Nicky Hager's latest book "Other People's Wars" claims military and intelligence officials have not told politicians the full story of their work in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Prime Minister has dismissed the claims and says an inquiry into the allegations is unlikely. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019055

Description: The cartoon shows a tank bearing the text 'SAS All the way with Uncle Sam' which is struggling over rugged terrain. One of the soldiers on top of the tank says 'But would Kiwis have bought it knowing there's no "reverse"?' Context: New Zealand's elite troops in Afghanistan will not be coming home early despite the death of an SAS soldier in a gun battle in the capital, Kabul. PM John Key is sticking to a withdrawal date of March 2012. 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-0019334

Description: Two Taliban rebels watch a Kiwi encampment and also watch the news online. Refers to the Afghan War in which New Zealand SAS troops are serving. Refers also to the news that over 500 members of the NZ Defence Force have been made redundant. 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-0022726

Description: Shows writer and film-maker Barbara Sumner Burstyn with a large 'F' (fool?) on her forehead. Context: Barbara Sumner Byrstyn is Canadian now living in New Zealand. She sparked a row after the death of Jacinda Baker, a soldier killed in Afghanistan in August 2012 by making seemingly insensitive remarks about the death. Burstyn is a respected journalist and the comment is being read out of context. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 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-0023327

Description: Shows a crossword puzzle spelling words relating to New Zealand's military involvement in Afghanistan. Refers to a news report stating that members of the elite SAS (Special Air Service) force had been sent to help hunt the insurgents that killed three kiwi soldiers in August 2012. Prime Minister John Key has denied the information, and stated that the SAS team remaining in Afghanistan were all working in the area of logistics. (Stuff.co.nz, 31 Oct 2012) Three versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023132

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key wearing a protection vest as he attempts to reassure an Afghani interpreter that he will do his best to assure his safety. The interpreter fails to understand John Key's obfuscations. Context: Refers to the interpreters who are working with New Zealand's Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Bamyan province and who say their lives will be in danger when it withdraws in April next year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023126

Description: An Afghani interpreter tells a New Zealand soldier that his wife is concerned that they will be targeted by the Taleban when the New Zealand contingent leaves. The man interprets the soldier's assurances of safety as meaning they are indeed in danger. Context: Refers to the interpreters who are working with New Zealand's Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Bamyan province and who say their lives will be in danger when it withdraws in April next year. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0023252

Description: In October the Prime Minister, John Key, and the news media announced, 'denied', and discussed a plan to send the SAS back to Afghanistan shortly to launch a revenge attack on the Taleban insurgents, for the death of several New Zealand soldiers. The general announcement to the world (and to the Taleban) of a 'surprise attack' was made seriously in October 2012. Contrary to appearances, this was 'not a joke'. Whether the Taleban thought so, is another matter. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Digital cartoons

By: Marlborough Express (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021071

Description: Shows two medics rushing a wounded soldier to the 'spin doctors' or treatment. Context: The question is being asked; how can New Zealand justify keeping its troops in Afghanistan? How can any of the invading forces justify still being there ten years after the invasion? Foreign Minister Murray McCully has announced the 140-member provincial reconstruction team (PRT), which had been due to stay until 2014, will now be withdrawn late next year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018227

Description: In six frames the letters 'SAS' are shown as large stencils. Someone tries to figure out whether he is dealing with the SAS which is 'neither confirmed or denied'. 'SAS' looks the same back to front and if you rearrange the letters you get 'ASS' which gives a message, then there is a black frame and so camouflage is suspected and so it must be the SAS - 'We can neither confirm or deny'. A second version has the words in the blacked-out frame 'Ahh... all black out... there's a clue' and the last frame has text reading 'Trying to conceal the typeface eh?.. it's still the SAS' above the letters 'SAS' which are scribbled over in order to hide them. Context - New Zealand troops are being called into action more frequently as the "summer fighting season" continues in Afghanistan, Prime Minister John Key says. New Zealand SAS members troops were among those to respond yesterday to an attack in Kabul, in which Jan Mohammad Khan (an adviser to President Karzai) and Hasham Atanwal were killed. The PM has revealed the SAS wants its mission extended yet again. This incident will elevate the elite force's pull-out in March 2012 higher on John Key's Washington agenda this week. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018643

Description: In the smaller frame a conversation is heard between a father and his young son. The boy asks 'Why don't we bring our soldiers home Dad?' and his father replies 'The PM says that would dishonour the fallen'. In the larger frame the boy wanders away from his father with a rugby ball under his arm and comments 'When did war's consequence become the reason to wage it?' Context: New Zealand's elite troops in Afghanistan will not be coming home early despite the death of an SAS soldier in a gun battle in the capital, Kabul. PM John Key is sticking to a withdrawal date of March 2012. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0018432

Description: Two men sit in a pub drinking and reading the newspaper. The first man says 'The SAS is coming back from Afghanistan to help out at next year's Rugby World Cup!' and the second man reading an article headed 'Boks arrive to extend All Blacks battering' wonders if there is any chance they could be back next Saturday?' The little Evans man says 'Burger Botha and the beast!' Context: On 4th May 2010 Prime Minister John Key said 'Security around next year's Rugby World Cup could limit the Government's ability to keep elite troops in Afghanistan'. The Springboks secured the season crown for the 2009 Tri-Nations series in their final match on 12 September, defeating the defending series champion All Blacks 32-29 in Hamilton; in fact the All Blacks lost all three of their games against the Springboks. However in July 2010 the All Blacks beat the Springboks 31-17. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0021460

Description: The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully, represented as an alien, stands in front of a landed spacecraft sporting a banner reading 'Mission accomplished'. he announces that he has come from 'Planet Nato', and that 'the Allies are pulling out as Afghanistan is ready for peaceful transition! Mission accomplished!' There had been several purported UFO sightings and landings in New Zealand, as noted by the cartoonist. McCully at the time was attending a NATO meeting in Chicago, where the withdrawal from Afghanistan was announced. 'Mission Accomplished' refers to the banner displayed by the former President of the United States, George W Bush, when he prematurely declared the end of the war in Iraq. The view from 'Planet Nato' of Afghan politics suggests the same lack of realism. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0022542

Description: A man watches a television, holding a newspaper that states, 'More NZ deaths in Afghanistan,' and comments 'Faster, higher, stronger.' His wife asks if he's referring to the Olympics, and he says the Taliban. Context: Two New Zealand soldiers were killed in Afghanistan during a gun fight in a village near Do Abe, in the north east of Bamiyan Province on 4 August 2012. The 30th Olympics games occurred in London from 27 July - 12 August 2012. (TV One News, 6 August 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

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

Reference: DX-002-151

Description: Shows Santa and his helpers inundated with mail with suggestions for a gift for the Race Relations Commissioner. Public opinion is largely negative following comments by the Race Relations Commissioner comparing New Zealand's colonial history with that of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Extended Title - 'Yeah!' Quantity: 1 digital image(s).