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Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025953

Description: Shows David Shearer in a small life-boat rowing away from a larger ship carrying the Labour Party's flag and filled with rats. Shearer asks: "I thought the rats were supposed to leave the ship?" Prime Minister John Key is shown fishing on a desert island. Refers to the resignation of Labour leader, David Shearer, on 22 August 2013, saying he did not think he had the support of his caucus. The cartoonist refers to the perception that Shearer was 'too nice' for politics. The cartoonist may also refer to John Key's political isolation, with National facing a decreasing number of political allies with whom to form a coalition. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026067

Description: Under the heading 'Cunliffe leads in polls' David Cunliffe is shown with a giant obscuring the Labour Party sign. Grant Robertson and Shane Jones look on and a figure comments "I just hope David doesn't let it go to his head!" Refers to the contested leadership of the Labour Party, with early indications that Cunliffe is the preferred candidate. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026065

Description: Shows Labour MP Shane Jones dressed as a court jester and dancing on a pack of cards labelled Labour. Jones says "I'm the joker in the pack! ...and you never know I might just come up trumps!" Jones holds a traditional joker's rattle with bells and the face of John Key, while a rat comments "that would be a laugh!" Refers to Shane Jones's reputation and his announcement that he would contest the leadership of the Labour Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024427

Description: Shows a scene from a kindergarten in 1962, where infant versions of politicians and businessmen play in the sandbox together. Gareth Morgan sits next to a cat, and Prime Minister John Key says to Ian Fletcher, 'When I'm Prime Minister, I'll make you head of the GCSB!' and Fletcher responds, 'Great!! Together we can take over the world and eat as many lollies as we want!!' In the background, cabinet ministers Steven Joyce and Gerry Brownlee build a sandcastle of the Beehive. Refers to the appointment of Fletcher as head of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). Fletcher was a childhood friend of Key's. Morgan led an anti-cat crusade in January 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024751

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key with a gun while Member of Parliament Aaron Gilmore runs away saying "...but I'm a very important politician!". Refers to the widely covered incident in a Hanmer Springs hotel in which National MP Aaron Gilmore allegedly abused a waiter for refusing to serve him more wine and reportedly called the waiter a 'dickhead', threatened to have John Key have the waiter 'sacked' and allegedly asked 'Do you know who I am?'. Also refers to the recent opening of the duck hunting season. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024804

Description: The misbehaving List Member of Parliament, Aaron Gilmore, is a large fly perched on a jar of National ointment, advertised as 'A Soothing balm for all ailments - apply daily for best results'. John Key approaches with a fly swat, saying that with the good news about employment and the economy, he is 'sick and tired of hearing about Aaron Gilmore!' The drunken escapades of Aaron Gilmore and his subsequent non-aplogies were overshadowing the news about the slight improvement in employment and economic indices that the National government was promoting. By 12 May, the government had decided to no longer defend him and encouraged his resignation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0027216

Description: Cartoon shows ACT party politicians John Boscawen and Jamie Whyte arguing over which one is going to be leader of the ACT political party following the resignation of John Banks. A white dog in the bottom right corner tells them to "Get your ACT together!" In the back ground, Colin Craig says, "Vote Conservative or I'll smack you!" and Kim Dotcom, portrayed as a black balloon flying in the air with the text, 'Vote Internet Party'. Text at the top of the cartoon reads, '2014 election year'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019780

Description: The title reads 'End of the year bash'. The cartoon shows All Black captain Richie McCaw and most of the leaders of various political parties. From left they are; Richie McCaw, Prime Minister John Key, New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, Labour leader David Shearer, ACT MP John Banks, Minister for Energy Gerry Brownlee and Maori Party leader Hone Harawira. Context: They are at a Christmas party and expressing various views. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).