Expenditures, Public
Clark, Laurence 1949- :The Blackout Budget Health Education Social Welfare Supply cuts ...
Date: 1992
From: Clark, Laurence [Klarc], 1949- :New Zealand Herald cartoons, 1 - 31 July 1992
Reference: H-010-002
Description: Refers to the power cuts of winter 1992, to government's budget measures and the benefits enjoyed by MPs Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph
Dower, Mark, 1949- :"$38 million for furnishings is a bit lavish ..." "... Yeah! And th...
Date: 1997
From: Dower, Mark, 1949- :[Four original cartoons donated for the New Zealand Cartoon Archive auction. 1997]
Reference: A-317-060
Description: Two construction workers make comments on the news report of the proposed $94 million to be spent on a new ministerial building, which was to be built behind the Beehive on the site of the old Broadcasting House. This plan was eventually shelved, and the site turned into a park Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Mark Dower [in ink]; Verso - top centre - Dom[inion] 23/4/97 [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 201 x 297 mm
Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :Councillor L.G. Amos said parking meters would be pai...
Date: 1950 - 1969
From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.
Reference: A-388-023
Description: Shows six frames. The first frame contains the text which makes up the title. In the second frame, the cartoonist suggests that parking meters should issue raffle tickets. In the third frame, people are queuing to buy raffle tickets from a parking meter. The fourth frame suggests that parking meters issue discount coupons that motorists can redeem for a free licence or registration. The fifth frame shows the Christchurch town hall with a sign on it that reads 'Paid for by motorists'. A man in a car says to another man, 'No, I've never been into it. Can't get parking within a mile of it.' The final frame contains text which says 'It's a wonder we haven't heard from the professionals who really know what to do with our money!!' It shows one man saying to another, 'Can't you think of some way of getting it, Jack?' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 255 x 280 mm
Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :"His idea seems to be the same as yours... to avoid a...
Date: 1950 - 1969
From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.
Reference: A-388-024
Description: Shows two cars at an intersection. A car labelled 'Over spending' has stopped suddenly because the Minister of Customs is installing a stop sign next to a label on the road reading 'Import cuts'. By stopping so suddenly, the car has avoided crashing into a car labelled 'Overseas income' which is shaking and emitting smoke. A traffic officer and another man are standing at the side of the intersection, watching the cars. Across the top of the cartoon are the words 'Cut of [GBP]50,000,000 on import licences - News. Ch.Ch. traffic officers conducting campaign against non-observance of compulsory stop signs - More news.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and blue coloured pencil on card, 255 x 280 mm
Interview with Peter Frood
Date: 9 April 1992 - 09 Apr 1992
From: Department of Statistics Oral History Project
By: Frood, Peter, 1926-
Reference: OHInt-0214/1
Description: Peter Frood gives a little family and educational background. Briefly mentions degree studies and first job in Department of Labour. Recalls joining Department of Statistics and describes what his position in National Income and Expenditure entailed. Topics mentioned include: introduction of PAYE in 1959 and consequences on determining of National Income and Expenditure: difficulties in calculating balance of payments when Labour government released foreign exchange in 1984/85, with reference to Friden Electromechanical Calculators which did amazing things. Outlines what inter-industry study entailed. Refers to John Kominik and Pat Brewster. Briefly mentions influence of United Nations Statistical Commission and 1960 Commonwealth Statisticians Conference in Wellington. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Megan Hutching Venue - Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004363, 004364 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0710.
Economic chills
Date: [ca 1967-1983]
From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]
By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)
Reference: A-454-378
Description: A man looks miserable as he stands in a puddle in strong winds. His nose is red, and his cheese cutter hat and newspaper have blown away. The newspaper reads “Influenza Epidemic Expected”, as well as several other headings about government budget cutbacks. A dog is also looking unhappy as he braces himself against the strong winds. Caption reads “Economic chills”. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 245 x 210 mm
The morning after – spots before the eyes
Date: [1976]
From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]
By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)
Reference: A-454-377
Description: New Zealand Prime Minister Robert Muldoon is looking dazed and confused as he holds a piece of paper in one hand that says “South Pacific Festival Costs $400,000 $650,000” and in the other his briefcase which is labelled “P.M & Min of Fin”. Dollar signs are floating around him and a dog is running away whilst saying “Beware the ides of March”. Captions reads “The morning after – spots before the eyes”. Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 245 x 210 mm
Fletcher, David, 1952- :"Some of the gang want to hold a prefect training course to sho...
Date: 1999
From: Fletcher, David :Eighteen original cartoons published in the New Truth & TV Extra, April - August 1999.
Reference: A-341-013
Description: A colleague tells Jenny Shipley that "Some of the gang want to hold a prefect training course to show them how to be more cost conscious", and Shipley replies that "It sounds like a good idea. Where do you want to hold it?", but the colleague then replies "The Bahamas". Wider context may refer to media discussion around public expenditure, in particular, debate around Work and Income New Zealand CEO Christine Rankin's expenditure on staff training courses with chartered flights. Inscriptions: Recto - top centre - D.Fletcher [in felt tip] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Felt pen on card, 120 x 390 mm
Scales, Sid, 1916-2003 :Timber! ODT, 16-3-76
Date: 1976
From: Scales, Sid, 1916-2003 :[One folder of cartoons featuring Robert Muldoon and the Muldoon era. Published in the Otago Daily Times, 1976]
Reference: A-319-027
Description: Shows Muldoon standing in a forest of huge mushrooms, holding a chainsaw representing 'cuts'. The accompanying caption reads: "State spending has mushroomed to alarming proportions - Parliamentary correspondent" Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Sid Scales Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper, 275 x 355 mm Provenance: Donated by Sid Scales in 1998
Fletcher, David, 1952- :"I still can't get the school's new INCIS computer to work Max....
Date: 1999
From: Fletcher, David :Eighteen original cartoons published in the New Truth & TV Extra, April - August 1999.
Reference: A-341-005
Description: One man feeds cash into an unplugged computer while commenting to his colleague Max that he can't get the school's new INCIS computer to work. He also notes that it is saving them money given the high price of electricity these days. Wider context refers to the extra money spent implementing the Integrated National Crime Information System (INCIS), which was abandoned in 1999. The INCIS was intended to provide support to the New Zealand Police force by providing advanced analysis and investigation capabilities. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - D.Fletcher [in felt tip] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Felt pen on card, 123 x 390 mm
Fletcher, David, 1952- :"I think we'll have to take Rog Estall off fire monitor duties"...
Date: 1999
From: Fletcher, David :Eighteen original cartoons published in the New Truth & TV Extra, April - August 1999.
Reference: A-341-008
Description: Prime Minister Jenny Shipley comments that "I think we'll have to take Rog Estall off fire monitor duties". She then asks "How much did he spend on trying to get the kids to like him". When they see Estall being chased, Shipley's companion answers that it was "Obviously not enough!" Wider context may refer to Roger Estall's resignation from his post as Fire Service Commissioner and the $68,000 farewell 'handshake' he received from the government. An Audit New Zealand report criticised the Commission's financial management, including their $500,000 bill for public relations over a seven month period. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - D.Fletcher [in felt tip] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Felt pen on card, 120 x 389 mm
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- : Back to it
Date: 25 January 1977
From: Skinner, Thomas Edward (Sir), 1909-1991: Cartoons collected by Sir Thomas Skinner
By: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-
Reference: C-179-204
Description: Bill Rowling and Bob Tizard are walking up stairs into a building. Lining the entrance to the doorway are various people holding out hats, baskets, and money boxes. On one side is Skinner, and representatives of "CSSO" and "Cook Is". On the other side is a farmer with a pitchfork, a man and a woman holding a basket labelled "Nat Super" and a man wearing dark glasses. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 375 x 480 mm.
Sing along for 1982
Date: 31 December 1981
From: Minhinnick, Gordon, 1902-1992 :[111 original pencil and ink cartoons. 1930s-1980s]
Reference: C-171-066
Description: Shows five hippopotamuses wallowing in mud. A newspaper clipping headed 'A Happy New Year for Hippopotamuses' is stuck to the top left hand corner of the image and states that the hippos of Auckland Zoo will get a new enclosure in 1982. One of the hippos is in the likeness of Robert Muldoon. The remaining four hippos are labelled with the names of proposed Think Big projects: Aramoana, Marsden Point, Mobil and N.Z. Steel. Large sums of money are written in the mud. Above the hippos, an adaptation of the song 'The Hippopotamus' is quoted: "Dough, dough, glorious dough / Nothing quite like it for making things go / So borrow and follow / Down to the hollow, / And there let us wallow / In I.O.U. dough!". Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Sing along for 1982 [in pencil]; Recto - bottom right - Minhinnick. [in ink] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Felt pen, Letraset, newspaper clipping and pencil on paper, 390 x 520 mm
New Zealand National Party: They plan; YOU pay! Printed by Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd. [1949]
Date: 1949
From: New Zealand National Party: Political pamphlets, fliers, and election propaganda
Reference: Eph-A-NZ-NATIONAL-1949-06
Description: An election booklet delivered by post to the Householder prior to the 1949 general election accuses the Labour Government of taking over more of the country's business. It reports on losses in Railways, deficits in shipping, housing, harbour funds, losses in the flax indistry, deficit in the Public Trust, coal, iron, land. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 8 pages, 202 x 128 mm.
What guiding principle should this review have
Date: 2009
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-144
Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English discussing a proposed review. English suggests calling it the "English's homes are his castles review". Refers to the 2009 controversy over Bill English's claiming of a housing allowance. Inscriptions: Verso - centre - [sketches of John Key in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 225x330 mm
[John Falloon]
Date: 1977-1984
From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]
Reference: A-456-157
Description: Cartoon by Ronald Edwin Kennedy depicting John Falloon, Associate Minister of Finance in the Muldoon government and MP for Pahiatua as a shearer, holding a pair of shears and about to shear a sheep labelled "Government spending". To one side a pile of wool clippings is labelled " Not three but nine percent!". Title caption reads "Golden shears". Refers to John Falloon as Associate Minister of Finance making big cuts to government spending. Printed number bottom left reads "GE 656". Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing within printed Ronken frame, 248 x 210mm. Printing notes in black biro.
"Maybe we should've stayed moored to the Bollard..."
Date: 14 October 2005
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-274
Description: Shows Helen Clark and Michael Cullen in a sinking boat named "Big Spender III". Clark tells Cullen that they should have stayed moored to the Bollard. Bollard being a pole at a mooring. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Leader page cartoon 25.15 cm x 12.67 15 CARTOON Pls scan and send to pix on hand [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm
Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :Mr Nash was a guest at a coffee club this week - news. Groun...
Date: 1960
From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :[Original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1957 to 1968].
Reference: A-310-089
Description: Walter Nash and members of his cabinet, grinding up bills in a huge coffee machine. The grounds are greeted with horror by Keith Holoake and his party Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper ; 280 x 380 mm
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :"My colleague and I are undecided on how we should ope...
Date: 1988
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-136-817
Description: Prime Minister, David Lange and Finance Minister, Roger Douglas, appear as surgeons wielding knives. The man on the operating table who is covered by a cloth printed with the words 'Government expenditure' cowers in fear as the Prime Minister announces that they are not sure how they should operate. Refers to Roger Douglas's free enterprise economic reforms 'Rogernomics' and the increasing anxiety on the part of David Lange and those who favour traditional Labour values. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper, 325 x 483 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.
Fletcher, David, 1952- :"We're going on a school trip next week - give this notice to y...
Date: 1999
From: Fletcher, David :Eighteen original cartoons published in the New Truth & TV Extra, April - August 1999.
Reference: A-341-011
Description: Prime Minister Jenny Shipley tells Minister of Finance Bill Birch to take a note to his parents about a school trip. Birch replies "$600 per child!!" and Shipley responds that "It's being organised by Christine Ranking." Wider context refers to Christine Rankin, then CEO of the department of Work and Income (WINZ), whose leadership style was much discussed in the news including her authorisation of heavy expenditure in WINZ on advertisements, uniforms and training breaks. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - D.Fletcher [in felt tip] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Felt pen on card, 120 x 390 mm