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Date: 2011

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019419

Description: The cartoon shows a ballot box labelled 'MMP' and a pen which is being used for voting in the referendum for preferred election system. Text reads 'Majority of voters support MMP, but is time running out?' The words 'tick tock' repeated many times float across the top of the box with the 'ticks' ticked and the 'tocks' crossed out. Context: At the same time as the 2011 general election on 26th November New Zealanders were asked if they wanted to keep the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system or change to another system; and if New Zealand were to change from MMP, which one of four alternative systems they would preferFirst Past the Post, Preferential Voting, Single Transferable Vote or Supplementary Member. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: September-October 2010

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000570

Description: Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquake of 4 September 2010, taken September-October 2010 by Ross Becker. The photographs were taken in Christchurch, Halswell, Kaiapoi, and Darfield. The images show damage to houses, commercial buildings, churches, bridges, cars, pavements, and roads, and evidence of liquefaction. Includes images of the clean up effort and the early stages of reconstruction Also includes photographs of official notices about the effects of the earthquake on water quality and advising of road and building closures Arrangement: Files were originally in a folder labelled 'Canterbury Earthquake selected' Quantity: 233 digital photograph(s).

Date: 2010

Reference: DCDL-0015934

Description: Bugs Bunny leans against the Beehive chewing a carrot that represents New Zealand and says 'EEEEEH! - What's up doc?' Refers to the between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film that very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. The battle, which has been resolved successfully after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, divided New Zealanders. The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

Reference: DCDL-0017246

Description: The cartoon shows the word 'survivors' in very large print which fades out towards the end of the word. A second version is the same as the first but has the text 'Search called off' in the top left corner. A third version shows the word 'survivors' against a background of the ruined Christchurch Cathedral. Context - The moment when it was realized that no more people could have survived the Christchurch of 22 February 2011. To date there have been about 165 confirmed dead but there are more bodies still trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings. Three versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 23-24 January 2010

By: O'Rorke, Ann, active 2010

Reference: PADL-000533

Description: Photographs of Vintage Car Club of NZ, Wellington Branch, Biennial Motorcycle Rally, taken 23-24 January 2010 by Ann O'Rorke. Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 59 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s).

Date: 2011

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0017889

Description: Text reads 'Parking wardens resume work in Christchurch'. A parking warden peers anxiously at a huge tanker named 'Bill's Septic Tank Services' which is apparently parked illegally. The driver of the tanker, who holds the nozzle of a pump attached to the tank, says 'Your move!' suggesting the threat of a sewage spill if the warden insists on compliance. Context - 'After a lengthy grace period following the devastating February 22 quake, Parking wardens were yesterday on the hunt for parking infringers in the city's non-metered time-restricted zones, loading zones, bus/tour coach stops and taxi stands, and on the likes of broken yellow lines.' The resumption of work by the parking wardens does suggest a return to normal in Christchurch. (NZHerald 30 May 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017841

Description: Text at the top reads 'Temporary hold'. In large text below are the words 'MPs' pay rise' but a hand representing 'remuneration authority' has put a finger on the word 'rise' and pushed it out of line. A second version does not include 'temporary hold'. Context - The remuneration authority which sets MPs' pay has deferred issuing a decision on their pay rise, blaming the current state of the economy, but only till July 1 - after the Budget. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0017887

Description: A hand with crossed fingers representing the government inserts itself into the word 'Treasury' taking the place of the 'A'. Context - The cartoon suggests that the government is crossing its fingers and hoping for the best in its efforts to curb spending and lower the deficit by measures announced in the 2011 budget on Thursday 19 May. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

Reference: DCDL-0015935

Description: Prime Minister John Key ties a screaming woman who representing 'NZ' to a railway line as film director Peter Jackson sits beside the track yelling directions into a loud hailer - 'Lights! Cameras! Cue train! ...And action!' Refers to the dispute between Warner Brothers, represented by Peter Jackson, and NZ Actors Equity over a union demand for negotiations over the terms and conditions offered in the contracts for actors and others working on the film that very nearly caused the film to be made somewhere else. The battle, which has been resolved successfully after meetings between PM John Key and Warner Brothers representatives, divided New Zealanders. The government agreed to amend the country's labour laws and offered a $25m tax break to the Hollywood studio Warner Brothers, ultimately paid for by the taxpayer. Both colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Drummond, Joshua, active 2013

Reference: DCDL-0025743

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key as a puppet on strings saying that 'Tony's just completing the smelter negotiations... Now, for the next act- the Mighty River Power Sale!'. In the background State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall is being jerked by strings pulled by Rio Tinto. The cartoonist has suggested that the government is not so much negotiating as being 'yanked around by Rio Tinto'. Refers to talks between state owned Meridian Energy and Rio Tinto, the owners of Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. Rio Tinto is one of the world's largest mining companies and is trying to negotiate a long-term subsidy to their power prices. Stuff has reported that: 'The smelter is New Zealand's largest electricity user, taking about 14 per cent of all electricity last year. A shutdown would flood the market with excess power and could potentially put a big dent in the profits of generators like Mighty River Power, which is about to float on the share market.' It is expected that Rio Tinto may sell the smelter, but if they close then power prices would fall flat, not encouraging the float of Mighty River Power. See Stuff, 10 April 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Gibbs, Rebecca Joy, active 2013

Reference: DCDL-0025748

Description: Shows three workers in the CCDU (Christchurch Central Development Unit) office making paper dolls, swans and cranes out of public submissions. The CCDU was formed to modify the CCC's (Christchurch City Council) Recovery Plan after its initial proposal was rejected by the Earthquake recovery minister. In April 2013 the CCDU was formed within CERA (Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Authority) to develop a final Recovery Plan and were given 100 days in which to develop a document for the minister's approval. The public were not involved in this 100 day process, although had been invited to contribute to the 'share an idea' campaign run by the CCC. The cartoon reflects the public feeling in Christchurch that their ideas were not being taken into account by the CCDU and CERA. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Morris, Toby, 1980-

Reference: DCDL-0025755

Description: Shows three zombies stumbling through a cityscape and all saying "HOUSE PRICES". The cartoonist is making an exaggerated comment on the way that his age group (early thirties) in Auckland are obsessed with house prices and the purchase of their first home, noting that 'I feel like I'm hiding in my (rented) basement, trying not to get bitten and roped into the whole absurd situation.' Toby Morris was a runner-up in the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and the Listener's Young Cartoonist Competition 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Mathis, Cory, 1985-

Reference: DCDL-0025732

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key scaling Auckland's Sky Tower, which functions as a giant gambling machine. Key pulls the Casino's lever while coins flow out in a steady stream. Refers to controversy surrounding a proposal by Sky City Casinos to build a national convention centre in Auckland in return for being allowed to have more pokie (gaming) machines. The deal will require a law change and has led to allegations by opponents that it will result in more cases of problem gambling. The cartoonist has also noted that 'King Kong styles leaped to mind' Cory Mathis was the winner of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and the Listener's Young Cartoonist Competition in 2013. A photo-mechanical print of this cartoon as well as preparatory drawings are available and show the development of the Sky Tower and caricatures of John Key, see A-460-020-1/4. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Parsons, Alex, active 2013

Reference: DCDL-0025729

Description: Shows Christchurch City Council CEO Tony Marryatt as a flying insect that 'preys on Christchurch ratepayers. Usually not detected at first, tends to leave a painful lump. Often found on golfcourses'. Refers to Marryatt's lack of popularity with Christchurch rate-payers, especially owing to wide media coverage of the pay rise he received in the wake of the Christchurch Earthquakes. The cartoonist also links his work with cartoonist Garrick Tremain's Birdwatcher's Guide, see A-298-150. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Bell, Jeff, 1978-

Reference: DCDL-0025738

Description: Shows MP Gerry Brownlee as a small child playing with a toy city. The headline reads 'All New Toy Build a City' while below that it is marketed as 'For big kids who don't like to share' and the fine print notes that '*Democracy is not included'. Refers to claims that Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has been acting in an undemocratic manner in relation to the Christchurch rebuild with criticism of legislation around emergency measures and the rebuild process. Jeff Bell was a runner-up on the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and the Listener's Young Cartoonist Competition for 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Various artists :[Entries in the Young Cartoonist Award. 2013]

By: Ruffell, Sam, active 2013

Reference: DCDL-0025750

Description: An ironical cartoon showing a man from Invercargill standing under a heavy rain cloud and pointing at the rest of New Zealand saying "Not so funny now, is it?" Wider context refers to the drought facing much of New Zealand in 2013 and deals with the public perception that Invercargill always has bad weather. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 23 Mar 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000711

Description: Photographs of Christchurch CBD Red Zone showing the effects of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes and the recovery effort, taken 23 March 2012. Includes photographs of demolition sites (Shands [Shades] Arcade, Brannigans building, Hotel Grand Chancellor, BNZ building), damage to the Christchurch Cathedral (in particular the Rose window), views from Victoria Square, salvaged stone and windows from 205 Manchester Street building, buildings with large steel strut braces across the front, cleared sites, intersections, interior view of the Christchurch City Library with books on the floor. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Mar 23 - CBD red zone" Quantity: 131 digital photograph(s).

Date: 24 Mar 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000714

Description: Photographs of Christchurch showing the effects of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes and the recovery effort, taken 24 March 2012. Includes photographs of Christchurch city skyline from Cashmere Hills, wildflowers on Sydenham demolition site (Old Sydneham Post Office), earthquake resistance graffiti 'Christchurch destined to rise', a pile of rubble which is fenced off and with a sign 'Property of Sydenham Heritage Trust' and demolition of the Dorest Towers. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "MAr 24 - Sklyline City" Quantity: 8 digital photograph(s).

Date: 8 Mar 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000708

Description: Photographs of Christchurch City showing the effects of the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes and the recovery effort, taken 8 March 2012. Includes photographs of Avonside Girls' High School (pupils, replacement buildings, and salvaged crest), Quake Cafe (in a container) at 1027 Ferry Road, road works on Kennedy Bush Road, white zoned land on Kinsey Terrace, residental buildings in Mt Pleasant which are green zoned but many to be demolished, a dressed rock at the corner of Clifton Terrace and Clifton Bay, Scarborough Clock Tower, cliffs above Wakefield Avenue, and Out of the Box contemporary furniture store operating out of a container. Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Mar 08 - Avonside GHS -Kinsey -Sumner -Ferry Rd" Quantity: 60 digital photograph(s).

Date: 4 Feb 2012

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000717

Description: Photographs showing the effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, taken 4 February 2011. Includes photographs of nightclubs (The Darkroom, The Archives) and restaurants (Lotus Heart) on St Asaph Street, installations on empty sites by Gap Filler, White Lights of Hope beaming up on the Christchurch skyline, effects of liquefaction and earthquake damage on properties in Kaiapoi, protest signs against red zone, signs warning motorists to slow down on Cass Street Arrangement: Files were originally delivered to the Library within a folder called "Feb 4 - Kaiapoi city bars, Sydenham, Lights of Hope" Quantity: 34 digital photograph(s).