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Date: 2014

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0030281

Description: Shows Judith Collins at a National Party celebration. Paula Bennett is carrying a box of beer. In the background is Hone Harawira, Kim Dotcom, Andrew Little, Russel Norman and John Key. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0026509

Description: The mayor of Auckland, Len Brown makes a public statement. Naked and and with articles of women's underwear hanging of him, he announces 'And this affair will in no way affect the seriousness of my intent to carry on as the mayor of Auckland!' Len Brown confirmed on 16 October 2013 that he had conducted an affair with Bevan Chuang who serves on the Auckland City Council's Ethnic Peoples Advisory Panel, but said that he was committed to stay as mayor. Many in Auckland, especially his political opponents, felt that he should stand down, partly because he could become an object of ridicule. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023488

Description: A large red carpet labelled 'The Hobbit' is unfurled, covering a sea of ongoing issues in New Zealand, such as bureaucracy, economic collapse, unemployment, fracking, child abuse, poverty, the quake, leaky homes, etc. Context: The government agreed to contribute $99 million in production costs and add $10 million to Warner Brothers marketing budget for the Hobbit film. When a 2010 dispute with unions threatened to derail the movies, Parliament rewrote the national labour laws. Meanwhile, important social, economic and environmental issues in New Zealand are still waiting to be addressed. Colour and black and white versions available Title from file name Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024291

Description: In reply to a demand by the Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman, for assurance that people's savings will not be taken to bail out banks as was happening in Cyprus, Steven Joyce replies that the government would first sell off all their other assets. The financial crisis in Cyprus, where accounts in banks were taxed, could be followed in New Zealand. However, the government was already raising money by selling off public assets. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020660

Description: Shows a chart with a number of cars demonstrating the new right hand rule. One car representing the 'government' narrowly misses or hits cars as it follows its own rule that recommends staying roughly in the middle and only giving way under pressure. Context: cartoonist suggests the government takes a middle road. The new right-hand rule comes into force on Sunday 25 March 2012. Title created by librarian Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020512

Description: Labour deputy leader Grant Robertson tells leader David Shearer that there is evidence that the Greens are developing a deadly weapon in attracting Brian Edwards. Context: refers to Brian Edwards, well-known media personality and author who has written in his own blog 'I find myself wondering whether I want to be bothered with the Labour Party any more. Increasingly, it seems to me, the Greens reflect the philosophical and moral values to which I subscribe more accurately than the Labour Party whose philosophical and moral values are now so ill-defined as to be beyond definition'. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0019431

Description: The cartoon shows a circus with all the political party leaders enclosed in a cage that has a notice that reads 'Politicians. Best in show. Do not feed!' In the background a woman says to her son 'They look cuddly but give 'em half a chance they'll take an arm and a leg!' The politicians are: above from left, PM John Key, Labour leader Phil Goff, NZ First Leader Winston Peters and United Future leader Peter Dunne and below from left are Co-leaders of the Maori Party Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia, Co-leader of the Greens Russel Norman, Leader of ACT Don Brash and the other Co-leader of the Greens Metiria Turei. Context: The lead-up to the 2011 elections on 26 November. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0019657

Description: Shows four rotting cans of soup with a notice indicating they are 'Not for human consumption'. Images on the cans are, from left, Winston Peters, leader of NZ First, David Shearer, leader of the Labour Party, John Key, leader of National and prime minister, and Russel Norman, co-leader of the Greens. Context: These four parties won the most seats in the November 2011 election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0019650

Description: Cartoon has split frame. Top strip depicts Labour leader Phil Goff talking to Labour MPs David Shearer and David Cunliffe saying 'The Party won't be making its choice for a week or two...' The bottom strip depicts the three men sitting in a dinghy beside a sharply listing container ship named 'Labour' which has a claw shaped bowsprit on the ship's bow. Phil Goff says '..but I can show you where the leader sits!'. Context : Phil Goff resigned his Labour Party leadership role following the 2011 General elections. David Shearer and David Cunliffe are contesting the position. The image of the ship resembles that of container ship 'Rena' which struck Astrolabe Reef near Tauranga coast on 5 October 2011 and is leaking oil. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018468

Description: Phil Goff, leader of the Labour Party stands inside the 'Election Airlines Body Scanner' but although the scanning officials know he is there The cannot see anything on the screen. Context: The cartoon makes a comment about Phil Goff's continuing failure to demonstrate good policy in the run up to the November elections. Colour and black and white versions available Title from file name Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020667

Description: Finance Minister Bill English gives Prime Minister John Key a series of good news stories but it is April Fools' day. The stories refer to the economy being in the red, the port (of Auckland) strike being resolved, the ACC fiasco being resolved, the Maori Party agreeing to asset sales, the public wanting mining and nuclear ships, and no lies from ministers. All the stories are in fact problematic. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0022858

Description: Shows National MP Tau Henare as Speaker of the House. In the lower frame he appears to have been asking an MP for his fish and chips order. Context: Mr Henare has launched a bid to take over as Speaker after Lockwood Smith is appointed as High Commissioner to London. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0022860

Description: Nadzeya Ostapchuk, the woman shotput contestant in the London 2012 Olympic Games, claims that she took illegal supplements unknowingly. John Banks says that it was the same for him. He is holding a newspaper headlined 'Mayoral election account'. The cartoonist, as a bird, comments 'We know what we're being fed!'. Ostapchuk was disqualified from her gold medal for taking performance enhancing drugs. She protested her innocence and lack of knowledge that the drugs were illegal. John Banks likewise protested his lack of knowledge of the large donations from Kit Dotcom used to finance his campaign. The public were mainly of the cartoonist's opinion Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0022831

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key at the APEC meeting in Vladivostock. He charges President Putin for failing to promote human rights by jailing the singing group 'Pussy Riot' for protesting against his regime. Putin in turn charges John Key for failing to address the problem of children living in poverty. Context: refers to a recent report on child poverty in New Zealand. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023238

Description: Shows the `New Zealand First' logo altered to depict silhouettes of people fighting. Refers to the political party, NZ First, which has been embroiled in infighting after a blog slammed the performance of some of its MPs. (Stuff.co.nz, 17 Oct 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023177

Description: A Labour Party aide tells Labour leader David Shearer and deputy who both appear as clowns, that 'by addressing the real issues, Mana and the Greens are making Labour look silly. David Shearer holds a document entitled 'Dotcom etc.' Context: Refers to the Labour Party's call for an investigation into the Dotcom affair. Cartoon suggests that the Labour Party would better use its resources by addressing the real issues like unemployment, attacks on welfare beneficiaries, education, poverty etc. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020665

Description: Shows Minister of Police and Justice Judith Collins stabbing the bandaged letters 'ACC' with a knife - blood spurts everywhere including onto Labour MPs Trevor Mallard and Andrew Little. Context: ACC Minister Judith Collins has been accused by Labour MPs Trevor Mallard and Andrew Little of leaking an email at the centre of a spat over an ACC claimant. Judith Collins has promised to quit if she or her office is found guilty of the leak. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018023

Description: Prime Minister John Key, dressed as a mediaeval executioner, holds a huge double-edged axe that represents 'anti-worker election policies' and tells the Speaker of the House 'This IS the National Party business suit Mr Speaker!' He is responding to a reprimand from the speaker about dress codes. The reference is to Labour MP Clare Curran who arrived at the House wearing a Highlanders' blue and white shirt as a protest against a recent decision to change the colours to green and white. Prime Minister John Key has indicated National will campaign on further changes to labour laws - and will not rule out reinstating a youth minimum wage or changes to collective bargaining. Employment law changes in New Zealand took effect 1 April and have given all employers the right to dismiss employees within a first 90-day "trial" period, with no rights to grievance procedure. This rule previously applied for small businesses of fewer than 20 employees. Now it applies in all workplaces, no matter the size of the workforce. The regressive changes also include restrictions on trade union access to a worksite, relaxation of fairness tests on dismissals, the ability of employers to bypass the union in collective negotiations, the possibility to exchange holiday days for money, the right to shift public holidays without payment, and the right for employers to demand a medical certificate for one day's sick leave. There is nothing fair in the workplace law changes, according to ICEM-affiliated Engineering, Printing, and Manufacturing Union (EPMU). (International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions 11 April 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0019658

Description: A land agent shows a wrecked house that represents 'Labour' to David Shearer and David Cunliffe who are the final two candidates for Labour leader after David Parker withdrew to give his support to David Shearer. Context: David Shearer won the leadership role but the Labour Party has work to do to rebuild itself. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0017730

Description: In three panels there is a 'knock knock' joke. In the first panel someone goes 'Knock knock! And Rodney Hide says 'Who's there?' 'DON!' is the answer; 'Don who?' asks Rodney Hide. 'DON't make any long-term plans!' is the answer. Context - Rodney Hide has been thrown out of his role as leader of the ACT Party in a bloodless coup by former leader of the National Party Don Brash. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).