Mate selection

Date: 2001

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

Reference: H-673-068/089

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Comment about a biased referee during the Wellington vs Canterbury Ranfurly Shield match. Jenny Shipley threatens to deal ruthlessly with anyone in her caucus who plots against her. All Black selectors search for new talent in war zones. All Black coach looks to recruit referee Steve Walsh for the next All Black tour as he has shown he can single handedly alter the course of a game. Michael Cullen gifts Helen Clark and Jim Anderton the National Airline, Air New Zealand. Osama bin Laden speaks from the security of the Afghanistan mountain cave. Jenny Shipley steps down from National Party leadership, Bill English is nervous about what this means for him. Helen Clark's big moment - she is about to speak to the President of the United States but she's in bed, and he makes the toll call collect. Gary Toomy is paid out by taxpayer money to leave the Air New Zealand Board. The public try and understand why the Muslim world hasn't retaliated against bin Laden for causing the deaths of over 300 Pakistanis in the twin towers attack. President Bush tries to reassure the American public following the Sept. 11 attacks. Damage is assesses in Kabul following a series of wars, the last attacks being from the United States led forces. Comment on the daily and new dangers facing United States representatives. The Pentagon announces they are now dropping more food into Afghanistan than they are blowing up. Comment on the world wide fear of anthrax. Shows the Lions team, winners of the 2000 rugby tournament are in 2001 the pussycats of the competition. Rod Donald stands up to Jim Anderton on their reasons for choosing GE as their bottom-line issue when considering whether to support the coalition or not. Shows the political double-talk and deals being made over the growing refugee crisis. Shows that military force is no respecter of any religion. Shows Auckland Mayor, John Banks walking on water. Shows the hit and miss nature of American airstrikes in Afghanistan where innocent targets are frequently hit by accident. Wayne Mason's song 'Nature Enter Me' wins best NZ song at the same time NZ is divided over Genetic Engineering. Shows everyday genetic engineering in action when an unattractive but wealthy man asks a young and attractive woman to have children with him. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: [1976-1977]

From: Strewe, Friedrich Georg Theodor (Odo), 1910-1986 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5921-029

Description: Comprises correspondence from respondents to an advertisement in `Ratgeber fur haus und familie'; includes letters and photographs. Letters also to and from Liz Cookson. Strewe's letters written from Eumundi. Language - The letters between Strewe and the respondents are in German Other Titles - Ratgeber fur haus und familie Arrangement: From a folder labelled `Ratgeber' with a sketch of a heart with an arrow through it Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts andphotographs Photographs of respondents

Date: 2002

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008045

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Tony telling Debbie and Jaimee that he has been walking down Cuba Mall and getting the 'Look' from women and says that it is that time of the year when Wellington women look at Wellington men with a single thought on their minds. Jaimee says it is the 'Where is the D-Vice catalogue' thought. Refers to mate selection and the New Zealand designer sex toy company D-vice. Extended Title - "That's the 'LOOK'?" "That's the 'LOOK'" "... The LOOK Of LOVE" "It's that time of year when WELLINGTON WOMEN look at WELLINGTON MEN with a single thought on their minds!" "Yeah- 'Where's the D-VICE catalogue?'" Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2003

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008060

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Tony telling Jaimee that his is going to pick up German tourists because he is cultured and sophisticated. He also speaks a phrase of German to push his point. Jaimee argues that German tourists want bushmen. Debbie holding a German English dictionary translates what Tony said - 'Oh my god! There's an axe in my head!'. Extended Title - "Why not? I'm cultured and sophisticated. 'Mein gott! Ich habe eine axtim kopf!'" "See? Irresistible" "They don't WANT cultured and sophisticated. That's why they left GERMANY!" "They want to be swept up by an unshaven Swandri-wearing possum-shooting BUSHMAN and given an 'Extreme sports experience' redolent of Russell Crowe with a nice firm tushie!" "Er... I can do THAT, too..." "'Oh my God! There's an axe in my head!'" Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).