Afghanistan

Date: 1980

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-70/20

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[33 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in 1980.]

Reference: A-130-048

Description: Cartoon shows two men beside their jeep which they are offering to hire out for tours across Iran and Afghanistan. One of them is reading a letter from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, presumably wanting transport as they are about to sweep through Iran and Afghanistan, bringing chaos and death. Other Titles - Afghanistan; January Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 230 x 280 mm.

Date: 2001

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

Reference: H-661-001/061

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 61 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 1980 - 1981

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

Reference: A-362-001/025

Description: Cartoons on international and New Zealand political and social issues. Quantity: 25 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1920-1935

From: Germany Ministry of Foreign Affairs : Selected Records

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-09-247

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 2007-2008

By: McMahon, Jennifer A (Dr), active 2009

Reference: MSX-8290

Description: Bound volume is an unpublished printed manuscript assembled and edited by Dr Jenny McMahon and Marion Picken. Material covers 1960-2008 and comprises individual stories by New Zealand Red Cross Delgates of their missions overseas. Each story is accompanied by photographs, and a seperate series of photographic essays is included at the end of the book. Source of title - Transcribed from item Other Titles - Not just an ordinary job - Memories from NZRC international delegates Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms J McMahon, Otago, Feb 2009

Date: 2001

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[23 copies of cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and 31 August 2001.]

Reference: H-673-046

Description: Exhibition caption reads - In September 2001, the Australian government's refusal to let 438 mainly Afghan refugees land on Australian soil, after they had been rescued from a sinking ferry in the Indian Ocean by a Norwegian container ship, met with considerable public support on both sides of the Tasman. The New Zealand government's decision to assist by taking 150 of the refugees was not popular amongst 'red neck' listeners to talk-back radio in New Zealand. Photocopy held at H-652-014. Scanned as H-652-014. Exhibited in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' exhibition of cartoons on the New Zealand-Australian relationship curated by Ian F. Grant of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library Gallery from 28 November 2001 to 24 February 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian Federation. Also exhibited at X Space Gallery, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland in mid-March 2002 and at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia from 26 March 2003 to 29 June 2003. Published in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' by Ian F. Grant, published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in association with Tandem Press, 2001. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromide

Date: 1920-1935

From: Germany Ministry of Foreign Affairs : Selected Records

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-09-246

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 2001

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

Reference: H-673-090/112

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Shows the changes within coalition government as a genetic mutation where the Labour Alliance strands are repalaced with the Labour Greens strands. Comment on the plight of the refugee boat people. All Blacks coach John Mitchell calls for more excitement from the All Blacks. Jim Bolger promotes Kiwi Bank to other former world leaders. New Zealand horse Ethereal wins the Melbourne Cup. Helen Clark protects Turiana Turia from opposition accussations of political interference. President Bush attempts to calm and reassure the American people in the face of extreme threats from Osama bin Laden and his Al Qaeda network. John Howard wins another term as Australian Prime Minister on the backs of refugee boat people. Jim Anderton and Bill English look for ways to provide gaurded support for New Zealand SAS involvement in Afghanistan. Shows lions in a zoo with a sign 'Big Cat poisoning Times...' The new rule in Kabul Afghanistan, don't dare NOT to show yourself. Shows a man having his beard removed and a women removing her veil. Both regimes the now deposed Taleban instituted. A bin Laden supporter talks about the perfect weapon they have against the American led attack into Afghanistan. However they have some problems with detonating the nuclear bomb. Factions within the Alliance Party turn on each other and vow to fight to the death. Comment on the increase in alcohol consumption due to the lowering of the drinking age, and expectation that the same thing will happen when cannibis is legalised. Shows the maze of buildings that United States Air Force missiles are trying to penetrate in Afghanistan. The chance of striking a target is pretty low. The Prime Minister is swollowed by a giant snake during a visit to the Amazon. A reporter asks her how the Amazon compares with NZ eco-tourism. Jim Anderton pretends to fire a gatling gun every time the Alliance Party President, Matt McCarten appears on television. Helen Clark arrives home to find the house demolished. Refers to Alliance Party infighting. Shows Jim Anderton and Matt McCarten facing off over the breakfast table. A Black Caps cricket player thanks an African rain-man for helping the team by creating rain which washed out the second test. Jim Anderton reassures everyone that the crisis within the Alliance Party is now over and he and Matt McCarten are now pulling in the same direction. The Alliance boat is now however sinking. New Zealanders make love twice a week on average. A woman comments that it is decidedly average. Afghanistan Alliance soldiers run over Taliban prisoners in an armoured tank. They blame the prisioners for being in the way. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[33 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in 1980.]

Reference: A-130-067

Description: Cartoon shows a bear (representing Russia) putting back a teddy bear into the toy box on a shelf, so that he can begin to terrorise two men labelled Afghanistan and Poland. Other Titles - August Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 207 x 270 mm.

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.

Date: 1980

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

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-603

Description: The scene in this cartoon is the inside of a dairy. There is a large sign above the counter reading 'No Milk'. At the time some dairies were boycotting milk sales. The price of milk had risen and the Dairy, Confectionary and Mixed Business Association were demanding that dairies get an extra 1.5 cents per bottle to handle milk. In the cartoon a customer is protesting about the boycott to the man and woman behind the counter. A bill board in front of the shop counter announces that Nevile Lodge is about to take a month's holiday. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 445 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 2007

By: Robson, Nigel, active 1990-2000s

Reference: A-352-053

Description: Shows in three frames a US army general with 'U.S. Army above his left pocket and 'Kissarse' above the right-hand pocket of his uniform. He is an apologist for President George W. Bush saying that to say that President George W. Bush didn't even know where Afghanistan was when the US invaded is a lie and that rather, he was positive it was "some kind of limey cookie or a homosexual's coon hound". In a fourth frame he points to an illustration showing an afghan biscuit and an afghan dog. Refers to President Bush's perceived level of ignorance. Title transcribed from item. Inscriptions: Verso - top right - [Red and black seal stamps, signed and dated] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and gouache, 210 x 300 mm. Provenance: Donated by the cartoonist, resident in Korea, in 2007. Processing information: Title and scope notes updated 19 September 2023 with information provided by a staff member, as part of reparative description work.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[33 original cartoons published in the Auckland Star in 1980.]

Reference: A-130-059

Description: Cartoon shows a runner with an Olympic flame, reaching the crest of a hill, which is also the shoulder of a hooded skull and is labelled Afghanistan. This implies that the achievement may be an empty one. Because of Russia's involvement in the Afghanistan war, and American-British calls for a boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games, the New Zealand government withdrew its support for the athletes' team to go there. Other Titles - May Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 195 x 295 mm.

Date: 1920-1935

From: Germany Ministry of Foreign Affairs : Selected Records

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-09-249

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 2004-2009

By: Strombom, Simon John Caulfield, 1971-

Reference: MS-Group-2088

Description: The first diary records Strombom's service in the Sinai, Oct 2004 - February 2005. It includes some illustrations. The other two diaries record his service in Afghanistan. The diaries give detailed accounts of day-to-day activity. Also included is a letter from the Governor-General, 25 May 2009, informing Strombom that he is to be awarded the DSD. Strombom spent 16 years in the New Zealand Army. He retired in 2009 with the rank of Major. He was awarded the Distinquished Service Decoration (DSD) in 2009. Quantity: 3 volume(s). 0.04 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr Simon Strombom, Wellington, 2012 Transfers: Accession recieved in Manuscripts and transfer of digital photographs made from there - To Photographic Archive - Strombom, Simon, 1971- : Photographs (PA-Group-00872).

Date: Apr-Oct 2008

By: Strombom, Simon John Caulfield, 1971-

Reference: PA-Group-00872

Description: Photographs relating to Strombom's service in Afghanistan, taken April-August and October 2008 Major Strombom served as a Liasion Officer in the Civil Military Co-operation Branch of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan. He arrived on Apr 2008 and left in Oct 2008. Quantity: 1476 digital photograph(s). Physical Description: Image files - Jpeg Provenance: Donated by Mr Simon Strombom, Wellington, 2012 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - Strombom, Simon, 1971- : Diaries relating to military service in Sinai and Afghanistan (MS-Group-2088).

Date: 1984 - 1985

Reference: Eph-C-INTERNATIONAL-1984/1985

Description: Includes: 1984: Beyond ANZUS Conference; a conference about alternatives. Wellington Town Hall, 16-18 June [1984] New Caledonia; Pacific paradise or exploited colony? Kanak Independence activist Susana Ounei speaks at St Andrews Hall, 18 March. Video of Vanuatu Nuclear-free Independent Pacific Conference [1984] (2 copies) Latin America Committee. Pachamama; concert for Chile. Victoria University Memorial Theatre, 28 September [1984] Nicaragua; the right to independence. Cesar Vegas speaks. Wesley Church Hall, 1 November [1984] You are invited to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the German Democratic Republic. NZ Workers Union Hall, 13 October [1984] 1985: Afghanistan Refugee Foundation. Afghanistan; the struggle continues. Tonight 8 to 10 award winning video not yet shown on TVNZ. Library Lecture Hall [1985] Labour Party Nicaragua Support Committee 'Nicaragua Must Survive' Campaign. Foreign minister speaks, Father Miguel D'Escoto. Auck University Caf, Tues 3rd December, 5.30-8 pm [1985?] (2 copies) NZ-China Friendship Society. China Month 1985 [29 September-13 October 1985] NZ-China Friendship Society.Wellington Branch. Sichuan - The province of Sichuan, by Professor Bill Willmott. A one-dat seminar, Victoria University of Wellington, Hugh McKenzie Lecture Theatre, 20 July 1985. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs and photocopies, sizes varying around 420 x 297 mm.

Date: 10 April 2009

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-152

Description: Shows New Zealand SAS soldiers in Afghanistan. An Afghan man holds up a placard thanking the Kiwis for defending their man rights. The placard initially said human but the 'hu' were crossed out. Behind the Afghan man standing woman wearing a full burqa. Refers to the New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS) being deployed in Afghanistan. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - MONDAY CARTOON - 1304A? CARTOON 157.2mm x 129.5mm Pls correct & send to MediaGrid, GNZHARTPIX [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).

Date: [2018]

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Political cartoons

Reference: A-479-005

Description: Two New Zealand Defence Force Soldiers in Iraq. One salutes as he holds up a corner of the New Zealand flag, while the other sweeps a pile of human skulls underneath it. Refers to the country's transparency about its operations in Iraq. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pencil on paper, 200 x 295 mm