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Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
- Date
- 2009-2013
- By
- Mulheron, Michael John Richard, 1958-; Dominion post (Newspaper)
- Reference
- DC-Group-0042
- Description
Cartoons and caricatures by Michael Mulheron that relate to political or social aspects of life in New Zealand or international news.
Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive
Title supplied by Library.
Born in 1958, Mulheron is an Illustrator and poster designer for theatre performances in Wellington, and a cartoonist for the Dominion Post.
Quantity: 73 digital cartoon(s).
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- No access restrictions
- Format
- 73 digital cartoon(s), Cartoons (Commentary), Digital images
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Unknown[Salinger]. 19 October 2009
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0012626
Description: The cartoon shows meteorologist Jim Salinger hanging onto an umbrella that has blown inside out. Jim Salinger was sacked by NIWA for speaking to the media without approval. Dr Salinger is seeking compensation through the authority after claiming he was unjustifiably dismissed by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) in April 2009. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
[Give and take] 24 May 2010
Date: 2010
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0014420
Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key liberally scattering banknotes which are picked up by a man who puts them into his back pocket. Finance Minister Bill English then surreptitiously pulls them out of his pocket. Refers to the 2010 budget which offered tax cuts which were largely paid for by a rise in GST from 12.5% to 15%. Title from filename Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Plucking kiwi. 30 November 2009
Date: 2009
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0012897
Description: The cartoon shows Finance Minister Bill English creeping up behind a very large kiwi and plucking out a feather which causes the kiwi to look rather startled. Refers to a 'softly, softly' approach by Bill English who announced a review of our tax system in May, to be led by Victoria University's Professor Bob Buckle. It is due to report in December, about the time that the government should be able to make some more realistic claims about the country coming out of recession. While the Key administration has backed away from cuts, is it instead re-gathering its forces for what could be a nasty attack on how the tax burden is shared in this country? (Notes from Tim Watkin) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
[Carterang]. 16 October 2010
Date: 2010
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0015984
Description: The cartoon shows former Labour MP Chris Carter throwing a boomerang which is of course coming back to hit him. Refers to Carter's clumsy attempt to overthrow the Labour leader Phil Goff - this has resulted in his being expelled from the party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: [Phil Goff slips on a banana skin]. 26 March 2011
Date: 2011
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0017413
Description: Leader of the Labour Party Phil Goff slips on a banana skin; in the background is the Beehive, and Labour's Chief Whip Darren Hughes walks away looking somewhat dejected. Context - Chief Labour Party whip Darren Hughes has been forced to resign after an 18 year old student laid a sex complaint with police. Police are still investigating. The mishandling of the affair by Phil Goff is yet another blow for the Labour Party as the November election approaches. The cartoon accompanies an article by Tracy Watkins in 'Political Week' - it is entitled 'Hughes' problem, Goff's nightmare'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
[John Key knocking on door of the G20]. 12 October 2009
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0012625
Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key in his dressing gown and with his toothbrush in his hand knocking at the 'G20' door. Is he hoping that New Zealand might become a member of the G20? Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Love home. 15 August 2009
Date: 2009
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0012182
Description: The image shows a young couple full of delight as they rush towards their little house. Love hearts float around them. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Chris Finlayson. 11 December 2010
Date: 2010
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0016351
Description: A sad and pathetic Chris Finlayson wet through and with his glasses askew holds a dripping document entitled 'Coastal areas Bill'. Context; Chris Finlayson is both the Minister for Treaty Settlements and the Attorney-General who approves those settlements! The Marine and Coastal Area Bill does not "confiscate" any land. It repeals the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004, and takes the marine and coastal area out of the Crown ownership created by the 2004 Act. It creates a Common Marine and Coastal Area (excluding the 12,499 or so existing private titles that partially include marine and coastal area) which is not owned, and which can never be sold. It will be regulated by the Crown, as are many things that the Crown does not "own" - for example land (the Continental Shelf), resources (air and water) and legal entities (stock markets). The Bill provides for the interests and rights of all New Zealanders in the common marine and coastal area, and is based on the understanding that these rights can co-exist. (NZ Herald 20 January 2011) Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Beneficiaries. 8 August, 2009
Date: 2009
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0012181
Description: On the left of the image stands a little family of 'beneficiaries', a rather forlorn mother and three children, while Minister of Finance, Bill English, stands outside the gate of his very nice house in Karori. Flying off into the distance is a plane from which floats a voice saying 'I'm off to visit my grandchildren'. The word 'Beneficiaries' appears in large print across the top of the image. Refers to the growing gap between rich and poor and the difficulties of beneficiaries. Also refers to the row about ministerial perks. The man in the plane is probably ACT MP Roger Douglas, who flew to Britain to visit family at the taxpayer's expense. Bill English used nearly $1000 a week of taxpayer money to finance the mortgage on his family home in Karori while at the same time asking New Zealanders to restrain spending.. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
[John Key and Phil Goff] 12 September 2009
Date: 2009
From: Mulheron, Michael, 1958-: Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post
Reference: DCDL-0012374
Description: Prime Minister, John Key, appears as superman, swaggering at the top of his form with his cloak flying while beside him is a small, spotty and miserable Leader of the Labour Party, Phil Goff, with his cloak drooping onto the ground. John Key is pleased with his meeting with President Obama and his speech to the United Nations while Phil Goff is yet to find his feet as leader of the opposition Labour Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).