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Date: 1979

By: Brees, Samuel Charles, 1810?-1865; National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: B-118-002

Description: Reproduction of an engraving showing a sawmill in the forest at Kaiwharwhara In: Brees S C Pictorial Illustrations of New Zealand. London 1847. Pl 48. No 958 of limited edition "reporduced by courtesy of the Alexander Turnbull Library" given to new subscribers to NBR Other Titles - Kaiwharawhara Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, b&w 238 x 339 mm

Date: 2007-2018

By: Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-; National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DC-Group-0036

Description: Cartoons by Bob Brockie on New Zealand and international political and social affairs published in the National Business Review. Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive Born in Christchurch in 1932, Bob Brockie became an editorial cartoonist for the National Business Review in 1975, specialising in political satire. The National Busines Review stopped publishing cartoons and other satire in 2018. He also holds a PhD in Biology, and has written a science column for the Dominion Post newspaper since 2001.

Date: 2011

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017799

Description: In the left frame a new-right skin-head wearing a shirt emblazoned with a swastika and printed with the letters 'NF' (National Front) carries a flag bearing the words 'Fight Asian invasion!' He growls 'Right-wing resistance rules! OK!' In the second frame he is shown as a tiny insignificant man who is about to be crushed like an insect beneath the boot of 'China'. Context - 'A Right-Wing Resistance group has been circulating anti-Asian fliers throughout Christchurch and is causing anger within the community. We've had in past election years quite a campaign against Asians and given the arrival of Asians, particularly Chinese and Massey University sociologist Paul Spoonley thinks its a publicity stunt attempting to guage the amount of interest in the formation of an anti-Asian Party. (3 News 12 May 2011) The cartoon suggests that China is so enormous and developing so rapidly that any protest by these people is really pretty pointless and rather pathetic. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0014854

Description: The cartoon shows the Governor General, the Right Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, dressed in royal robes and waving from a carriage. Text reads 'Governor General's severance pay doubled'. He calls out 'Farewell my subjects..' but thinks 'Adios suckers'. In the background is a small image of Government House with the text '$40 million refit' and dollar notes rain down all around. Refers to the Governor-General Bill that has recommended the Governor-General's severance pay be doubled to six months' salary. This is supposed to compensate for having to start paying income tax. (Source: Stuff, 21 July 2010. www.stuff.co.nz) The Secretary to the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, on 15 July 2011, drew the attention of the National Library to some inaccuracies in the sense of this cartoon, which may lead to misinterpretation of the facts. She points out that "The cartoon refers to the Governor-General Bill, which was then proceeding through the House (later becoming the Governor-General Act 2010). The cartoon incorrectly suggests that the Bill would double the sum paid to Sir Anand on leaving office. In fact, the Governor-General Act 2010 did not change (and the Bill never proposed changing) Sir Anand's payment on leaving office. The Bill did propose to change the lump sum payable to future Governors-General, to compensate for the fact that the allowance for future Governors-General had been reduced." Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0017866

Description: Finance Minister, Bill English, holding the '2011 budget' and PM John Key, both hang onto the spar of a raft in a stormy 'sea of debt'. Bill English says 'Where's the rudder?' and the prime minister replies 'I thought you had it...' Context - Finance Minister Bill English presented the 2011 budget on Thursday 19 May. New Zealand's debt is currently at 85 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). Bill English said 'The theme of Budget 2011 will be about building savings and investment, because as a country we need to save more, spend a bit less and reduce our heavy reliance on foreign debt'. The cartoon suggests that the PM does not have control of his vessel. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022512

Description: Shows a priest performing a marriage cermony for a gay couple. The priest tells the groom "You may kiss the bride". However the gay couple are confused and wonder "Who does what?... and with which? and to whom?". Refers to the current debate over the Gay Marriage Bill before parliament. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024110

Description: Outside the 'John Key Memorial National Convention Centre' which is in a Skycity building, the prime minister, John Key, accompanied by the Minister of Finance, Bill English, hands money to an employee of Skycity. The pair have cycled to the Centre using the 'John Key Memorial Cycle Track'. Refers to the deal made between the government and Skycity over their building a convention centre in Auckland in exchange for an expansion of gambling facilities. The cycle track project was an earlier attempt by the government to create work for the unemployed. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023931

Description: Shows a line of bullies (Henry VIII, Hilter, Idi Amin and Mugabe) being led by Titiwhai Harawira. Refers to the behaviour of Titiwhai Harawira at the recent Waitangi Day celebrations. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023930

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key as a circus lion tamer in which his lions have turned against him. They represent 'Kim Dotcom Investigation,' 'Foreign Affairs Leaks,' 'Constitutional Reform,' 'Novopay Cock-up,' 'Charter Schools,' 'Review MMP,' 'David Bain's Compensation,' 'Sky City Wheeling & Dealing'. Refers to difficult issues and controversies that have lately been plaguing John Key. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024020

Description: The former Benedict XVI, now retired, peruses a tourist brochure of New Zealand. Two cardinals in the background regard his choice with disfavour: 'New Zealand! A pit of Protestant vipers I hear...' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023884

Description: Shows internet mogul and Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom soaring about New Zealand, with money all around him. Underneath, a crowd stands on the map of New Zealand, and people shout insults at him. A label at the top reads, 'The Tall Poppy Syndrome'. Refers to the cultural phenomenon in New Zealand where those who strive to be better than the crowd through their achievements are attacked or criticised by their peers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024163

Description: Depicts an elderly couple, the 'Mum and Dad Investors', looking at a electricity hydro dam. refers to confirmation by government that the state asset Mighty River Power is for sale (NZ Herald 8 March 2013). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020043

Description: Cartoon, titled '2012 under new management' shows several parliamentarians who will probably be newsworthy in 2012. All are labelled, either giving their names or commenting on their personalities or their parties' policies. In the left background is the Beehive, in a dilapidated state. A more solidly built building provides balance in the right background. Underneath is the wording 'NBR useful tips for 2012 Dieters: Eat Maori alphabet soup. Their alphabet has only 15 letters - watch the kilos fade away!' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019767

Description: Santa Claus surrounded by elf helpers stands at the 2011 score board writing names and events under the headings 'good', 'pending', and 'bad'. Context: The 'good' list includes 'Peter Jackson', 'Prince William' and 'John Key'; the 'bad' list includes 'Mubarak', 'Gaddafi' and 'Berlusconi'; and the 'pending' list includes 'Winston Peters', 'John Banks', 'David Shearer' and 'Lady Gaga'. Title created by librarian. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020130

Description: A monstrous machine driven by an equally monstrous man holding a flag that reads 'Capitalist juggernaut' chases down a crowd of people protesting against capitalism. Context: The 'Occupy' protests that originated in New York and spread across the world. Local governments in New Zealand had difficulty moving on protesters who set up camps in public places. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022135

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key and Minister of Finance Bill English dressed as chefs who produce apple pies that represent Public Service targets before checking the cupboard and finding it bare. Context: Government's pre-announced 10 Better Public Service Result Targets. These include getting 20,000 unemployed people off the benefit and other measures. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020590

Description: Cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key home from the Nuclear Security Summit at Seoul. He is greeted by a chauffeur who holds open the door of a car with leaks and missing wheels. Context: refers to various scandals and embarrassments suffered by the government recently. Those suggested are the 'teacup fiasco' - John Key and John Banks having a private conversation at a highly publicised event that was recorded, indiscretions and all; the 'Foreign Affairs backdown' in which heavy-handed cuts to the service were being revisited; the 'ACC debacle' which led to the dismissal of ACC Minister Nick Smith for conflict of interests. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020223

Description: Shows characters representing China and the United States arm-wrestling across the Pacific Ocean. In a small frame is Prime Minister John Key flummoxed by 'divided loyalties', 'trade prospects' (with China) but a 'traditional ally' (with the US). Context: Relates to Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations in which Mr Groser says anti-China rhetoric coming out of the US is becoming increasingly virulent. He says it seems to be coming from think-tanks and some academics, but does not think it is shared at the top levels of domestic politics. If it is, he says New Zealand would have no choice but to leave the TPP talks. (Radio New Zealand News 11 February 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021318

Description: Context: Paula Bennett Minister for Social Development has introduced the idea of contraception for women on a benefit. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: National Business Review (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020457

Description: Cartoon shows two dinners prepared for foreign dignitaries, the French dinner is most sumptuous, the Kiwi dinner is sausages and mash. Context: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has confirmed 305 jobs will be cut as part of proposed restructuring. MFAT chief executive John Allen said at a briefing today the proposals created more flexibility, deepened expertise, and ensured appropriate representation-including non resident ambassadors and smaller posts. (Dominion post - 23/02/2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).