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Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023144

Description: Shows American boxer Mike Tyson being supported by National MP Tau Henare. Context: The New Zealand government has blocked former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson from entering the country for a charity appearance because of a rape conviction. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0026497

Description: Metiria Turei, dressed as a nurse and representing the Green Party, confronts Skycity Casinos, in the form of an electronic gaming machine. Turei calls it a 'bandit' to which the machine retorts 'Nanny'. On 18 October 2013 the Green Party proposed to introduce mandatory measures to limit what gamblers can spend on electronic gaming machines from 2017. The Greens co-leader, Metiria Turei, said that this was in response to the SkyCity deal, part of which allows the casino operation more gaming machines in return for building an International Convention Centre. The terms '(one-armed) bandit' and 'nanny (state)' were terms of abuse used by those for and those against the proposal. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023996

Description: A reporter congratulates Sonny Bill Williams on his win in the fight against a 'washed up Grandad that's lost his last five fights', while South African Francois Botha declares the boxing match a fix-up and that the 'phoney belt' should be his. The advertised 12 rounds have been crossed out and replaced with 10. Refers to Williams's fight against Botha in Brisbane on 8 February and the various claims around the intended length of the bout (forcing the TAB to issue refunds) and whether it qualified as a World Boxing Association (WBA) international heavyweight title fight. Wider context refers to debates around ethics, celebrity and publicity in boxing and allegations of match fixing in Australia. See Stuff, 9, 10, 11 February 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023936

Description: Shows Gareth Morgan with a rifle and ordnance belt surrounded by birds and rats. Refers to Morgan's campaign to rid New Zealand of domestic cats. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024053

Description: NZ First leader Winson Peters asks another man, possibly NZ First MP Denis O'Rourke, who else is on their list as a potential MP. The man replies that 'scruffy the dog' has been loyal to the party for years. May refer to NZ First MP Richard Prosser's publication of anti-Muslim comments and Peter's difficulties with list MP Brendan Horan in 2012. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023727

Description: Shows a father trying to take a nap on the sofa, with his kids and dog clamouring for his attention. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023902

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key standing in a graveyard in front of Parliament, holding a giant hammer labelled 'apprenticeships', to hammer a nail into a coffin labelled, 'economy'. A bird in the corner asks, 'too little, too late?' Refers to a new plan by the government to sponsor 10,000 apprentices. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023805

Description: Shows John Key and Bill English lying on a beach, drinking bubbly, at a luxury resort. Key comments that it is hard work making tough decisions regardin unemployment, poverty and benefit cuts. English replies 'Yeah, I reckon we deserve a PAY RISE... pass the champagne old chap.' In the background a dog is defecating on the beach and SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star look on and call Key and English nerds. Refers to the pay rise given to Ministers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023725

Description: Depicts Prime Minister John Key as the angel at the top of a Christmas tree. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023726

Description: Shows a police officer being confronted by an angry gang with various weapons. The police officer holds up a pack of cigarettes and offers it to the men. A small cat says, 'Happy New Year'. Refers to attacks on four members of the New Zealand Police over Christmas. New Zealand is one of only a few countries where police are routinely unarmed. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024082

Description: Finance Minister Bill English stands in a desert and looks distraught by a pool of oil draining from the words, Solid Energy. Prime Minister John Key tells him to cheer up and keep a smile on his face because 'it works for me'. Refers to Solid Energy, New Zealand's largest coal mining company and a state owned enterprise, which revealed that it was in talks with banks and the Government over its future after its debt rose to $389 million and a further 'significant loss' would be in its half-year result. English stated that he would not let the company fall into receivership, but couldn't rule out the possibility of job cuts and mine closures. Key earned the nickname, 'the smiling assassin', for maintaining his usual cheerfulness in the midst of large layoffs in his former workplace, Merrill Lynch. The desert references the drought that much of New Zealand has been suffering. (New Zealand Herald, 22 Feb 2013) 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-0024527

Description: Shows a sick and injured dog beside a bowl labelled, 'GCSB', with the words, 'The Nation's Watchdog'. Refers to the Government Communications Security Bureau, and the appointment of Ian Fletcher, a childhood friend of Prime Minister John Key, to head the agency. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024489

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key as Pinocchio, the Italian story book character whose nose grows in length whenever he tells a lie. A long-nosed Key says, 'Hmm, let me see What do I have to remember to forget this week?' Refers to Key's so-called 'brain fades', in which he claims to not remember conversations and briefings he's had in the past. (Stuff.co.nz, 4 April 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: 2013

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Nelson mail (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024603

Description: Shows leader of the Labour Party, David Shearer, and leader of the Green Party, Russel Norman, dressed as superheros, flying through the air holding a wrench labelled, 'NZ Power'. In the background, Prime Minister John Key says, 'Labour and the Greens have come up woth a plan to share the Power and money out fairly and evenly to all New Zealanders!' Deputy Prime Minister Bill English responds, 'What a dirty, rotten, low-down trick! *@%*!' Refers to a joint proposal from the two parties to create a single buyer agency called NZ Power, which will purchase all electricity at a price based on the cost of production. Under the NZ Power setup, Labour estimates that power bills will fall by $230-$330 per annum for the average residential customer. (Scoop, 18 April 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).