Prebble, Richard William (Hon), 1948-

Lawyer and politician. Labour Member of Parliament for Auckland Central 1975-1993, and ACT Member for Wellington Central 1996-1999; Minister of Transport, Railways and Civil Aviation, 1984-1990. Married Doreen Kuper, Solomon Islands' Honorary Consul for New Zealand, in Auckland, Dec 1995. Left Labour to become leader of ACT political party, 1993. Personal papers held at Archives New Zealand. Retired as leader of the ACT party in April 2004.

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Manuscript

Papers relating to Privy Council ruling on Lesa case

Date: August 1982

From: Rosenberg, George, fl 1970-1980s : Papers relating to Falema'i Lesa and New Zealand citizenship

Reference: MS-Papers-11470-09

Description: Comprises papers relating to Privy Council decision on Lesa v Attorney general appeal case. Includes letter accompanied with copies of Privy Council decision, Protocol and Citizenship (Western Samoa) bill, handwritten notes and annotated photocopies of legislation pertaining to Cook Islands and Western Samoa. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

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Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[16 original political and social cartoons drawn for Metro magaz...

Date: 1997 - 1998

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Metro (Periodical)

Reference: A-129-049/064

Description: 16 original cartoons published in Metro Magazine, illustrating Bill Ralston's 'Politics' and 'Godzone' columns and one pencil sketch on reverse of a cartoon. Quantity: 16 original cartoon(s). 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Black ink, gouache and coloured pencil. Sizes vary, approximately 420mm x 300mm.

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Ellison, Anthony :Ten cartoon photocopies published in the Sunday Star Times, 6 Februar...

Date: 2000

By: Ellison, Anthony, 1966-; Sunday star times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-609

Description: Political cartoons Quantity: 10 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies, A4 size

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Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"We have to send something and Prebbo's the most destructive p...

Date: 1990 - 1991

From: Nisbet, Alistair :Editorial Cartoons ca 1993

Reference: A-290-028

Description: Shows a savage Richard Prebble about to be packed off in a box to Kuwait. He is armed with a knife and a bow and arrows, and holds "The boys' book of state asset sales". Prine Minister Geoffrey Palmer is packing up the box. Other Titles - The boys' book of state asset sales, Prebble Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, pen, letratone, bromide, cellotape, pencil, 280 x 205 mm.

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Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[31 cartoons published in the Auckland Star in January-March 1990.]

Date: 1990

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-363-170/200

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, sizes vary, some with bromides stuck on reverse. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Scott, Thomas 1947- :[22 newsclippings of cartoons published in the Evening Post from N...

Date: 1987

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-733-033/054

Description: Newsclippings of cartoons on New Zealand and international politics. Quantity: 22 newsclippings. Physical Description: Newsclippings of black ink cartoons, various sizes.

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Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[31 original political and social cartoons published in Metro ma...

Date: 1999

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-; Metro (Periodical)

Reference: A-129-065/095

Description: 31 original cartoons published in Metro Magazine which illustrated Bill Ralston's 'Godzone' column and the letters page. Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, gouache and coloured pencil. Sizes vary, approximately 420mm x 300mm.

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Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[23 cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times between 15 Jan...

Date: 2003

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-701-001/023

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics include ACT list member of Parliament Donna Awatere-Huata's alleged misuse of funds for a stomach stapling operation and her refusal to resign from her party, Maori activist Titewhai Harawira and Waitangi Day, an artist painting a portrait of the 'painted' apple noth, govenrment negotiations with Tranz Rail and derailment, heat affecting railway lines, bush fires in Australia and United States threats to attack Iraq, United Nations attempts to slow down American policy on Iraq, American threats of sanctions against North Korea and their nuclear programme, President Bush's State of the Union address, the Black Caps fear of terrorism when on tour, the overburdening of the health system with administrators, President Bush's record of capital punishment and Saddam Hussein's of genocide, Israel's refusal to comply with United Nations resolutions to withdraw from occuppied territory, the arrival of pit ball dogs on Noah's Ark being the signal for all the other animals to burst out of it and away, racial bickering in New Zealand and the remoteness of the establishment of Maori TV channel. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

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Clark, Laurence 1949- :Auckland may be city for lovers - News 27 April 1993

Date: 1993

From: Clark, Laurence (Klarc) 1949- :New Zealand Herald cartoons. 15-30 April 1993

Reference: H-049-009

Description: Shows Richard Prebble as Cupid shooting arrows at John Carter. Refers to a news item that Auckland may be the city of love, and to Prebble's allegations of corruption against John Carter Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

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Tremain, Garrick :Forty-eight cartoon photocopies, published in the Otago Daily Times, ...

Date: 1999

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-557

Description: Political cartoons and caricatures. Quantity: 48 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies, A4 size

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Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Cartoons for the Evening Post, 1985]

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

Reference: B-136-453/484

Description: Cartoons commenting mainly on social and political life in 1985 with emphasis on the introduction of GST (Goods and Services Tax). Quantity: 31 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :27 copies of cartoons (includes 14A) published in the Evening Pos...

Date: 2001 - 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-674-001/026

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Shows a destroyed bus (peace process) destroyed first by the Palestinian suicide bombers and them by Israeli war planes. Health spending priorities promote huge salaries for the CEO and a pittence for everyone else. Cartoon obituary to Sir Peter Blake. A dolphin weeps. Shows a flag at hslf-mast over the sea and a poem for Sir peter Blake. Peter Jackson, Director of Lord of the Rings dresses up for the New Zealand premiere. Debate in the Parliamentary Chamber on proposed changes referred to as the 'wipe the slate clean' Bill. Helen Clark hides from the anger of the grounded NZ Air Force capability. Children's perception of the difference in pay rises between MP's and teachers. Shows a tour guide explaining the virtues and down-side of New Zealand to a group of travel writers. Shows Bin Laden jumping the cue at the plastic surgery clinic. Shows MP's defending themselves at a press conference against charges of triple-dipping from public funds. Shows the men calling the tune on America's anti-terrorism campaign. Shows the leader of the National Party, Bill English asking Santa Claus for a Christmas present. Santa and his reindeer narrowly avoid being hit by airborne missiles. Shows an All Black selector recruiting new talent from a war zone. Shows Helen Clark and Jim Anderton clucking over their new baby (Air New Zealand), while Michael Cullen advises them not to get too attached as it'll be up for adoption as soon as it can stand on it's own feet. Winston Peters climbs up to his attic to dust off his 'super scare monger' suit. Slobadon Milosevich stands in the War Crimes Tribunal dock with his hands dripping in blood, he defys the authority of the court. A tribute to New zealand Criketerl, Chris Cairns as 'King of the Oval.' Shows Tranzrail passengers being shown a pick-axe they are to use in case of a derailment. Shows detainees at Guantanamo Bay being asked by their detainers if they have any complaints. They wear something like a gas mask so their answer is impossible to understand. Refers to anti-terrorism war and those captured by American-led forces. Shows politicicians as children engaged in petty squabbles as the election draws near. Comment on asylum seekers in Australia seeking help from the rest of the world. Shows Israeli troops in a armoured tank trying to force Yasser Arafat to end Palestinian violence. Shows an Australian teacher explaining to his students that only those arriving in Australia between 1840 and 2000 are 'fair dinkum Aussies'. National Party leader, Bill English dons a judges cloak, a hangman's noose and an executioners hood as he campaigns on a law and order platform. ACT leader, Richard Prebble outlines his stand on immigration policy. Quantity: 27 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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[New Zealand posters concerning abortion, including those produced by pro and anti-abor...

Date: 1970 - 1979

By: Women's National Abortion Action Campaign (N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-C-ABORTION-1970s

Description: Includes: Abortion; a woman's democratic right. Protest meeting, Wellington High School Hall. Monday July 19; March, Friday July 14 [1978]. (2 copies) "Abortion; a woman's right to choose". [Newspaper of 8 pages, probably an extract from a university magazine. 1972]. Abortion Action Day. Friday September 15. Throw out the restrictive abortion laws. Repeal the Contraception Sterilisation and Abortion Act. [1978]. (2 copies) "Abortion and women's rights". WONAAC newsletter. Newsprint. 1974. (2 copies) Abortion is a woman's right. Supplement [to "Salient" 5 April 1976. 4 pages]. (2 copies) Abortion rally on the opening of parliament. Wednesday 23rd June. March assembles Pigeon Park. 12 pm. Repeal the abortion laws. [June 1976]. (2 copies). According to Roth catalogue slip, this poster was printed by Robyn and Jill, Herstory Press, and signed by Chris Poland. Abortion Rights Committee. Roll up, roll up. ARC fundrainsing concert, Town Hall Sun July 2 [1978]. (2 copies) Auckland W.E.A. Seminar, Maclaurin Hall, University of Auckland, Saturday 24 April 1971. "Contraception, abortion & human rights". Speakers Prof G Bonham, Prof G C Liggins, Prof A H McNaughton, Dr Carol Shand. Backstreet Theatre Group travelling NZ. Abortion a woman's right to choose? Admission free. [1976] (Three copies of this, all slightly different - Wellington, Rotorua, and Taupo) COACTION. A womb of one's own? Not according to this man!? [Frank Gill]. A woman's womb is private property! [1977] (2 copies) COACTION. Wanted for women! This man's vote! {Richard Prebble]. A woman's womb is private property. [1977] COACTION. Wanted for women! This man's vote! [Hugh Watt]. 1977. COACTION. Wanted for women! This man's vote! [David Lange]. A woman's womb is private property! [1977]. COACTION. Pregnancy: the way you want it? Will he vote for your rights? [Jim McLay]. A woman's womb is private property! [1977] COACTION. Pregnancy: the way you want it? Will he vote for your rights? [Merv Wellington]. A woman's womb is private property!. [1977]. COACTION. Pregnancy: the way you want it? Will he vote for your rights? [2 other unidentified politicians]. A woman's womb is private property! [1977]. COACTION. A Woman's womb is private property. Will he vote for state control? [Rob Muldoon]. [1977] (2 copies) A Craccum supplement. March 31. International Abortion Action Day. [1979]. (2 copies) Defend women's right to abortion. Rally May 19 at the opening of Parliament. Oppose the Royal Commission's recommendations. [1977?] Don't believe all you've been told about the new abortion law. Here are the facts. NZ Truth, 6 June 1978, page 15. The fight for women's rights! Abortion - the right to choose. NZ Tribune supplement, September 1978, pages 1-4. If Muldoon could get pregnant, abortion would be legal. [1979]. (2 copies) "The knitting needle bill; or, A trip abroad (a period piece)". 1976. (3 copies) March for safe legal abortion. March 8, International Women's Day. Assemble Pigon Park. Dance - Come to March 8 Social evening. [1978?] March 8: Fight for legal abortion. International Women's Day. [Sticker/ banner. 1978]. (2 copies) March 8 Committee. Safe legal abortion our right! International Women's Day [1978]. (3 different copies) National Women's Abortion Action Conference, July 14-15. Union Hall, Victoria University, Wellington. [1973] (2 copies) NZUSA Women's Rights Action Committee. Abortion is a Woman's Woman's Woman's Woman's Woman's democratic right! [1978. Dated from Roth catalogue slips]. NZUSA Women's Rights Action Committee. International Women's Day supplement. March 8 [1978]. NZUSA. Oppose the Royal Commission. 1893 votes for women; 1977 Abortion a democratic right/ 1893-1977: The struggle continues! [1977] (2 copies, one as page 9 of "Salient" 12 September 1977) NZUSA for Wellington COACTION. Oppose Royal Commission. Support national protest weekend July 8-10. [1977]. New Zealand University Students Association. "... a pernicious piece of legislation ..." - Martin Finlay, Minister of Justice. That is what Martyn Finlay thinks of Gerard Wall's Hospitals Amendment Act 1975. Published by the New Zealand University Students' Association, PO Box 6368, Te Aro, Wellington [1975?] NZUSA Women's Rights Action Committee. Why must women suffer? Repeal all repressive abortion laws. March 31, International Abortion Action Day. [1979]. Repeal Contraception, Sterilisation & Abortion Act. International day of action, March 30. Forum 12, Demonstration 1 pm, Assemble University Student Union Quad, Princes St. [1979]. Right to choose. Issue no 15, Summer 1978. Royal Commission blues; a story of the future. You can stop it now. Write to your M.P. [1977]. 321,119. Vol. 1, no 1, November 1978. Official organ of the REPEAL movement. WEL WEL WEL. Vol. 1, no. 1. Supplement to WEL newsletter Vol 4, no. 9, October 1978. (2 copies) A woman's right to choose. No more enforced labour. Repeal the abortion laws now! / designer Nga Tamahine Marama. 1976. (3 copies) Women beware, babies by force! Royal Commission on Abortion. (2 copies, one with handwritten addendum as follows: Public meeting 2 pm - Tiki Room YWCA. 30th April) [ca 1977] Women. Patriarchy puts you down. Man's conscience controls women's bodies. [ca 1977] Women: Stop M.P.s restricting your right to abortion. Fight the new anti-abortion act. Make abortion a woman's right to choose! / Women's Abortion Action Campaign. [1978-1979]. Women's abortion rights conference. March 18-19. Public rally March 17 [1978 or 1979 - 2 copies in each year]. Women's National Abortion Action Committee. Women: stop m.p.s restricting your right to abortion. May 17. Rally 12.30 ... March wirh trade unions under WONAAC banner. [1979] (2 copies) Women's National Abortion Publicity Committee. Throw out the restrictive abortion laws. Repeal all the abortion laws. Abortion a woman's right. Protest the opening of parliament, Thursday May 11 [1978]. (2 copies) Would men support legal abortion if it was them that got pregnant? [1972?] See also separate folders of posters issued by individual pro and anti-abortion groups. Quantity: 53 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters.. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, sizes varying below 500 mm.

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Scott, Thomas 1947- :[24 newsclippings of cartoons published in the Evening Post from M...

Date: 1988

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-733-073/096

Description: Newsclippings of published cartoons on New Zealand and international politics. Quantity: 24 newsclippings. Physical Description: Newsclippings, various sizes.

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Brockie, Bob:24 cartoons from a 1997/1998 sketchbook, the majority published in the Nat...

Date: 1997

By: Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-

Reference: H-506

Description: The majority of the cartoons in the sketchbook were published in the National business review, though several quick sketches are also included which do not seem intended for publishing. Quantity: 24 photocopy/ies on acid-free paper. Physical Description: A4 size

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Unreal Film Company :Campaign; who are they going to get into bed with? A film by Tony ...

Date: 1999 - 1996

By: Clarkson, Paul Frederick, 1956-

Reference: Eph-D-CINEMA-1999-02

Description: Advertises a documentary film about the campaign for the New Zealand general election in 1996, in the Wellington Central electorate. Features candidates Mark Thomas (National), Pauline Gardiner (United), Danna Glendining (Alliance), Alick Shaw (Labour), and Richard Prebble (ACT). Poster illustration is by Paul Clarkson of the Dominion. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) (poster, 2 copies). Physical Description: Photolithograph, on sheet 602 x 421 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mr Ben Moore on behalf of the publisher, in 1999.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :Twenty-one cartoons published in the Evening Post between 2 and 30 N...

Date: 1998

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-539-044/062

Description: Astronauts try to escape the reminiscing of an earlier generation astronaut. Saddam Hussein and Bill Clinton work out a deal where Clinton looks good to the American public at mid-term elections, and America lifts the sanctions against Iraq. Inland Revenue Department employees sell information about clients to debt collection agencies. Tales of extraordinary courage including reading Jim Bolger's autobiography 'view from the top' in one sitting. Richard Prebble offers words of encouragement to Jenny Shipley and at the same time secures a ball and chain around her ankle. Rod Deane of Telecom manipulates the Maurice Williamson puppet while saying it is the Minister's call whether they deregulate further or not. A large shark (Shamrock Holdings) is about to devour a smaller shark (BIL) in a corporate raid. Generation X do not really benefit from changes to the student loan scheme. Jenny Shipley drives a stake through the heart of John Luxton for backing Producer Board reform. Iraq stands defiantly against the United States until they see the proximity of their weapons. Comparison between Theodore Roosevelt's and John Luxton's approach to problems. Jenny Shipley considers face-to-face diplomacy with Malaysian leader, Mr Anwar. Comment on Winston Peter's ability to bounce back come election time. Web pages have been sabotaged world-wide forcing people into unfamiliar pastimes like talking to their children. The political right is about to be hit by a train (Labour and the Alliance Parties). Jenny Shipley views economic policy and intervention differently from the comfort of Singapore. Comment on the outrage generated by the idea of having a compulsory photo identification on drivers' licences. National's defence policy regarding a 3rd ANZAC frigate comes under question by the Prime Minister. General Pinochet may be sent back to Chile to stand trial on charges of torture, murder and genocide. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :80 cartoon bromides published in the Evening Post between 1 Septembe...

Date: 2000

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-

Reference: H-647-001/080

Description: 80 cartoons on political and social issues. The topics include Laila Harre and views on liberalisation of cannabis laws, Helen Clark asserts authority over Ms Turia, Maori and pakeha racial guilt and shame, Ms Turia reluctantly apologises for 'holocaust' comments, Dr Cullen ponders low business confidence as Grouch Marxist, Timor's Indepencence birthday celebrations destroyed by violence, Fijian-Indian refugees in Fiji following coup, political posturing over Treaty of Waitangi clause in free trade agreement with Singapore, US dollar blasts kiwi dollar, Sydney 2000 Olympics begin, Winston Peters plays the race card in the hopes of raising his popularity, Olympic swimming athletes get the once over by their female onlookers, Australian-New Zealand currency merger proposal, Prebble gets axed by Jenny Shipley, Kiwi dollar low and oil prices high, New Zealand is best at all the wrong things, sports couch potatoes, Milosevic runs for the presidency, US dollars gains steam with President Clinton in charge, women's performance at the Olympics, political awards, NZ toasts the Olympics, army peace keepers get pay review by Clark, 3 Middle East faiths based on love and compassion unable to share sacred site, Don Brash fails the Kiwi dollar, Clark and Milosevic relations, Israeli and Palestinian relations, court call for accountability of parole officers, NZ cricket sports fan still in the dark, NZ dollar down - sharemarket down - petrol prices up, Middle East pro-war protest singer, Clinton attempts to negotiate Middle East and National Party crises, Mr Mudgeway in padded cell waiting for big NZ sports win, rural economy on the up for farmers, Swain and Horomia on ownership of the Taranaki oil and gas fields, Lions rugby team claim the Air New Zealand trophy, Clark seeks an alliance with big business, Clark's alliance with big bisiness consumated, one-tree-hill pine tree felled along with Mike Smith, same-sex marriages, Clark preparing to kneecap Ruth Dyson for Norm Hewitt comments, Property Bill, Dyson resigns over drunk driving incident, purity pledge, cricket match-fixing, support for Paul Holmes' salary, lack of real choice in US presidential elections, NZ Melbourne Cup race winner, US election results on a knife edge, boxing - Lennox vs Tua, All Blacks beat France, Lennox Lewis vs David Tua boxing fight, US presidential election goes to court, English strung up as heretic, Tipene O'Reagan let's nature take its course with stranded whales, Labour Party victory conference, CNN backgrounds the US election count process, petrol prices high, US presidential election fought out on American flag, George Hawkins' suggested cost cutting measures for the Police, National Party leadership based on personality deficit of Bill English, George W. Bush wins Florida, Clarks preparation for Waitangi Day, Tainui iwi's new grievance cycle, Mrs Mudgeway's son hopes to qualify for ACC compensation, Clinton is back as President?, the new and the old All Black diet, signs of recovery in NZ economy being hidden from Don Brash, NZ/Australia defence spending and policies, Hawkins hands out pornography to Police to cut phone-sex costs, being a modern day All Black, Clark and Cullen's popularity increases, Simon Upton departs the National Party, obituary to reporter Mike Robson, America - where every judge counts in becoming President, Clark still unable to apologise to Dover Samuel, cricket at the Basin Reserve for Boxing Day test, petrol war, Anderton and Bunkle over question of where Phillida resides, Paul Holmes CD for Christmas makes Granddad throw-up. Quantity: 80 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: A4 horizontal bromides

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Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[29 cartoons published in the Auckland Star in November and Dece...

Date: 1988

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-363-128/156

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 29 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Scott, Tom, 1947- :74 cartoon bromides published in the Evening Post between 1 May 2000...

Date: 2000

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-

Reference: H-618-001/074

Description: 74 cartoons on political and social issues. The topics include National Party style ('radical conservatism'), political aspects of the ban on native forest logging on the West Coast, bribery and corruption in international cricket, softening of the macho image of Super 12 Players, the fatal shooting Steven Wallace by police in Waitara, email viruses, underage drinking, tax on cigarettes, greenhouse gas emission control, the entrenched position of Christine Rankin, Head of WINZ, television presenter Paul Holmes, the sale of the cell phone spectrum to Maori, Americas' Cup yachtsmen, the rebel coup in Fiji, prisoners' rights, All Black rugby, Maori activisim and cultural sensitivites, the falling New Zealand dollar, falling business confidence, the Employments Contracts Act, the legal staus of cannabis, the Coalition between the Labour Party and Alliance, the flight of underpaid and overworked young doctors from New Zealand, unseasonable weather, the meeting between the Presidents of North and South Korea, the Budget, the Government's 'Closing the Gaps' policy, underfunding of the army, muck-raking by ACT politician Richard Prebble, drugs in sport, the takeover by Qantas of Ansett New Zealand, political scandal and the sacking of Dover Samuels as Minister of Maori Affairs, child abuse, dangerous driving by truck drivers, the conflict over Israel, the dangers of excusing away mental illness, Helen Clark's leadership style, alcohol and sportsmen, railway accidents, republicism and Tandor Nancos of the Green Party, the Bledisloe Cup, cannabis use, forest fires in the United States, extended sittings in Parliament, the Employment Relations Bill, speed limits, the loss of Kursk, the Russian submarine, defence expenditure, controversy over Maori domestic violence, rising petrol prices. Quantity: 74 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: A4 horizontal bromides