Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Date: 2005

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0005217

Description: Shows a tramper at a fork in on a mountain track. One track is the 'Steep Route' and the other is the 'Cheap Route'. His backpack is labelled 'Consumer'. Another tramper is ahead on the steep route and calls back "Beware of the shortcut! It 'aint as easy as it looks!". Refers to offers of low-priced consumer electronic from parallel importers. Published in The Press, 22 March 2005 Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 2004

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0004897

Description: Shows Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain, being the caddie for George W. Bush, President of the United States, while he is playing golf. They are stuck in a large sand trap called 'Iraq'. Refers to the relationship between Great Britain and the United States during the Iraq War. Published in The Press, 23 September 2004 Arrangement: This cartoon file was originally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called "archive2004" Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 2002

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-006-114

Description: A drunkard has climbed up the pile of beer cans he has created. His "mountain" is even higher than Mt Everest which appears in the background. Refers to the 50th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's ascent of the summit on 29th of May, 1953. Extended Title - Hic! Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2009

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0012152

Description: 'The Underzone' cartoon strip. Shows a police car being driven at speed as the policeman driving it shouts into his cellphone that he is in pursuit of a man who is driving dangerously while using his cellphone. Refers to legislation to ban the use of mobile phones while driving. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0004806

Description: Shows a person picking up a television remote control - "And one...". Then pressing a button on the remote control - 'Click' "And two!". Then picking up a slice of pizza - "And three!". Then biting into the pizza and eating it - "And chomp!". Published in The Press, 19 January 2005 Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 2005

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0005986

Description: Shows a man at sea clinging on to a piece of wood while he is being circled by sharks. He has a cellphone in one hand and is trying to get help through the 111 emergency communication system. Before he is able to get through to anybody he is attacked by the sharks. Refers to police criticism over emergency calls not being answered soon enough. Published in The Press, 6 April 2005 Arrangement: This cartoon file was originally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called "QANTAS" Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 2009

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0012998

Description: 'The Underzone' cartoon strip. The cartoon shows a cow covered in upward pointing arrows in the style of prisoners in the past. A farmer walks the cow towards a cubicle. One of two cows looking on from behind a fence sympathise with 'Poor Daisy' because she is 'going inside for eight months'. Text above reads 'Cows to be farmed indoors?... Refers to the news that three companies have sought resource consents for 16 new dairy farm developments in the Mackenzie Basin, with nearly 18,000 cows to be housed in cubicle stables. Under the plans, cows will be confined in the stalls 24 hours a day for eight months of the year, from March to October, and allowed outside for 12 hours a day from November to February. Large-scale "cubicle" farming could tarnish New Zealand's reputation for free-range dairy products, dairy giant Fonterra says. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0004861

Description: Shows All Blacks rugby player Justin Marshall with a baby pacifier in his mouth. In the background is grandstands filled with people. Refers to childish comments made about Australia by Marshall. Published in The Press, 12 August 2004 Arrangement: This cartoon file was originally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called "archive2004" Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 2004

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0005379

Description: Shows a prize poodle dog 'All Blacks' sitting on a basket with a silver dinner service set out with candles burning in a candelabra. Refers to the treatment of the All Blacks. Also refers to mongrel dogs having more fight in them in comparison to prize breed dogs. Published in The Press, 3 June 2004 Arrangement: This cartoon file was originally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called "QANTAS2004" Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 2005

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0005218

Description: Shows a couple watching television in their lounge. The man comments "Great stuff! Punching, gouging, head stomping! Typical chiefs!". The woman replies "Chiefs? Thought it was the Blues!". The man checks the TV Guide and replies "Nah! Bill Ralston and the TV chiefs!". Refers to Bill Ralston's controversial management of Television New Zealand. Published in The Press, 22 March 2005 Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.