Contact Energy

Date: 1998 - 1999

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

Reference: H-539-063/086

Description: General Pinochet complains about not being allowed to travel freely. Comment on the Minister of Defence's policy. Opposition Leader, Helen Clark, tells the public about National's intended defence spending. New Zealand's energy resources are put up for sale. Vultures gather around National's leader, Jenny Shipley. Jenny Shipley celebrates her first year as leader of the National Party. Boris Yeltsin reassures Russians he is still alive and running the country even though he is on an intravenous drip of Vodka. Finance Minister, Bill Birch in a pool after his attempt in the NZ Economic Free Fall Competitions. Jenny Shipley passes his togs, which he forgot to put on. Comment on the commercialisation of professional cricket. The House Judiciary Committee sit in judgement over President Clinton in the Lewinsky scandal. New ACC law allows victims the right to sue. Paul East quits politics to take up a cushy post for Foreign Affairs in London. Leaked conversations of Gilbert Myles. US military are relaxed about Iraqi missiles aimed at US Republicans. Jenny Shipley visits Bill Clinton. The world tryys to understand why Serbian security forces commit such terrible atrocitities. The Serbians say 'Because they can' Rachel Hunter and Jerry Hall discuss why they got rid of their rock star husbands. Pam Corkery quits politics. Bill Clinton tells the nation about the state of his relations with his wife Hillary following the Lewinsky allegations. The International Olympic Committee get 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Corruption, Greed and Arrogance. Monica Lewinsky is called to Washington for a high-level debriefing. The Government's response to people's needs following the storms in Northland. Sweetwaters festival leaves a mountain of unpaid debtors. Jenny Shipley advocates her favoured MMP option. Quantity: 24 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2003

From: Collins, Graeme, 1949-2004 : Papers

Reference: MSX-7333

Description: Decision on Contact Energy Ltd resource consent applications 2001.383-2001.399 by Otago Regional Council Quantity: 1 volume(s).

Date: 1999

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

Reference: H-558-021/041

Description: Political cartoons. Treasury advocates currency union with USA. Lockwoock Smith is put in charge of the Tourism portfolio and left to clean up following the Tourism Board fallout. The battle for the head of the World Trade Organisation continues, New Zealander Mike Moore, is one of the 2 contenders. Drivers face problems and delays as new re-licensing system comes into force. Fire Services boss Roger Estall is advied to quit. Helen Clark launches her election pledge card. Fire Services boss, Roger Estell plunders again in the public relations field. Bill English explains the reason behind selling Contact Energy to overseas investors was to retire overseas debt. Comment on who should pay for using the roads. A Nato representative explains the accidental bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The National Party cabinet discuss what to do with the budget surpluses. Max Bradford suggests buying back the dams and lowering the price of power. After several coup in Fiji, democracy is starting to grow again. Roger Estall, Fire Service boss, is urged to quit and take a Government pay-out. Bill Birch presents his last budget as National Party finance minister. New Zealand celebrates beating the Australians in cricket. Comment on the closing of mental health institutions and patients being thrown to under resourced commuity health services. New Zealand is like a lamb to the slaughter after opening trade to the world by removing trade barriers, however the rest of the world, particularly the United States is not following our lead. Comment on the All Black coach, John Hart dropping Isitolo Maka from the All Black squad. Max Bradford attempts to justify increased power prices due to electricity reform. Paralells are drawn between the sheep subsidy of the 1980's and the effect of MMP in subsidising new politicians. The Crusaders win the Super 12 tournament. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2014

From: [Ephemera and programmes of quarto size concerning cycling, bicycles and cycle racing in New Zealand]

By: Contact Energy; Sullivan, John Paul, 1948-

Reference: Eph-B-CYCLE-2014-01

Description: Includes: Contestant's number tag 2552 John Sullivan Sheet of instructions as to how to attach number tag Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, 38th annual challenge. The 2014 welcome guide [booklet], 29 November 2014. Ride Holidays. Win a free flight to Santos. Flyer Bike Taupo road cycling routes Quantity: 5 Other printed ephemera item(s) in one folder. Physical Description: Offset prints on flyers and booklets, sizes varying up to 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by John Sullivan, Wellington, in 2016.

Date: [2001-2003]

From: Collins, Graeme, 1949-2004 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8244-25

Description: Covering letters with reports etc on Contact Energy Resource consent hearing Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980 - 2005

Reference: Eph-B-FINANCE-Bailey-1980/2005

Description: Includes bank and investment statements issued by:: Broadbank 1985-1986 Colonial First State Investments 1999 Countrywide Funds Management 1997 Contact Energy Ltd 2004 Joseph Banks Trusts Ltd 1996-1997 Nathan Funds Management Ltd 1990 National Australia Bank (NZ) 1988-1989 National Bank Financial Services 1997-1998 National Mutual Assets Management (New Zealand) Ltd 1996-1999 National Mutual Holdings Ltd 1996-1997 New Zealand Funds Management Ltd 1992-1995 Norwich Union Investments (NZ) Ltd 1996-1998 Strategic Finance Ltd 2003-2005 Tower Trust Services Ltd 1997-1999 Westpac Unit Investments (NZ) Ltd 1997-1999 Statements are sorted alphabetically by company within the folder. Please keep in order. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and offset prints, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1980 - 1999

By: Bailey, Margaret Lockhart (Dr), 1945-; Bailey, John Patrick Macarthur (Dr), 1943-2005

Reference: Eph-B-FINANCE-Bailey-1980/1999-1

Description: Material kept as examples of companies' letterhead and branding at specific dates. Includes statements, invoices and communications to Dr John P M Bailey and Dr Margaret Bailey, from the following: AMP Life, AMP Services (NZ) Ltd Australian Mutual Provident Society AXA New Zealand AXA Asia Pacific Bank of New Zealand, BNZ Finance Ltd Bridgecorp Limited BT Funds Management Ltd Chevron International Investment Services Ltd CIGNA Life Insurance New Zealand Ltd Colonial First State Investments Computershare Contact Energy Ltd Countrywide Bank DFC, Development Finance Corporation of New Zealand Equitable Group; Equitilink Group FAI Metlife Farrow Corporation NZ Ltd; Farrow Finance Ltd Government Superannuation Fund Guardian Trust Henderson Group plc ING (NZ) Ltd Inland Revenue Department Joseph Banks Trusts Ltd Kiwibank Ltd Macquarie Investment Services Ltd Medical Securities Ltd MFL Mutual Fund Arranged alphabetically by company within folder; please keep in order. Accompanying detailed documentation in spreadsheet provided by Dr Margaret Bailey, at CLIO#573993 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset and computer printout on sheets, sizes varying around 297 x 210 mm.

Date: [1996-1999]

From: Collins, Graeme, 1949-2004 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8244-17

Description: Circulars, reports, adminsitrative material, newsletters etc relating to Alternative Technology and Lifestyle Association Other Titles - ATLA news (1997-1998) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [1990-2003]

From: Collins, Graeme, 1949-2004 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8244-64

Description: Correspondence, newsletters etc relating to Collins' interest in politics Other Titles - Rongotai Alliance newsletter (Sep/Oct, Oct/Nov 1995) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 2008

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0007898

Description: A pig wearing a business-suit with a 'Contact Energy' pin on the lapel drools as he announces that now that pig-cell transplantation is approved, they are going to transplant a big price rise on their customers and a big pay-rise on their directors. Refers to a co-incidental timing of the announcement of pig-cell transplantation for diseases like diabetes with a price hike for Contact Energy customers and a big pay-rise for directors. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2001

From: Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DX-003-001

Description: United States President Bill Clinton is attracted by the six million dollar package being offered to a chief executive officer by the power company, Contact Energy New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2008

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0007915

Description: Caricature of Phil Pryke, Deputy Chair of Contact Energy. Contact Energy recently announced a 10% increase in electricity prices, whilst also increasing the board of directors from four to six and raising their directors fee pool from NZD770,000 to NZD1.5 million. The cartoon shows a stream of money coming out of a power station pipe and falling into Phil Pryke's wide-waist trousers. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0007911

Description: Shows the Board of Directors for Contact Energy sitting around the boardroom table. One of them comments that if they are granting themselves all this dosh maybe they should express some gratitude. They agree that a statue of Max Bradford would be perfect. Refers to the big increase in fees given to board members. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0014474

Description: In four frames a spokesman for the power companies explains that their reasons for imposing price increases on top of a GST hike are the easily understood imperative that they can. Refers to the announcement that Contact Energy will increase prices by an average 11 to 12 per cent for customers in Wellington and the South Island from next month. Mercury Energy's central Auckland customers face an average increase of 4 per cent, while customers in Manukau, Papakura and Franklin face increases of between 2.5 and 5.7 per cent. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0007913

Description: Shows a gigantic multiple plug representing 'Contact Energy customers' which is loaded with several plugs all representing 'price hikes' that are fizzing and smoking with the overloading. A businessman with a fat cigar grins as he pulls the main plug that represents 'Directors fee raise' out of the wall socket. Refers to the outrage at the huge fee rise given to Contact Energy directors while at the same time customers had to pay higher prices. Colour version of DCDL-0007914 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0007914

Description: Shows a gigantic multiple plug representing 'Contact Energy customers' which is loaded with several plugs all representing 'price hikes' that are fizzing and smoking with the overloading. A businessman with a fat cigar grins as he pulls the main plug that represents 'Directors fee raise' out of the wall socket. Refers to the outrage at the huge fee rise given to Contact Energy directors while at the same time customers had to pay higher prices. B&W version of DCDL-0007913 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025950

Description: Under the heading 'blown away' a figure from Contact Energy blows towards wind turbines and signs labelled 'proposed wind farm' Waikato's west coast', uprooting them in the process. Refers to news reports on 21 August that Contact Energy were looking to backtrack out of the Hauauru ma raki venture, a proposed wind farm on Waikato's west coast between Port Waikato and Raglan. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0021138

Description: Several fish jokes relating to the Clutha Hydro proposal. Context: Contact hydro projects manager Neil Gillespie said "Contact has decided not to proceed with any of the options being investigated for hydro-generation development on the Clutha at this time and has ceased all work pertaining to it." (NZ Herald May 1 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).