Mineral industries

Date: [15 May 2013]

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: [Original cartoons by Chris Slane featured in a retrospective exhibition at Alta Gallery, Wellington, 8-22 October 2016.]

By: Listener (Periodical)

Reference: A-474-007

Description: Prime Minister John Key stands on a red carpet in front of the entrance to 'National's Casino Economy Conventions', surrounded by glitzy Las Vegas-style signs: 'Revisit the '80s', 'No social cost', '1000s of jobs', 'Buy shares', 'Mining', 'No environmental impact', and 'Last night: Aaron Gilmore in "Utu"'. Refers to a 35 year deal signed between the government and SkyCity Entertainment group. In return for operating a $400 million convention centre in Auckland, SkyCity will receive an exclusive casino licence. Aaron Gilmore is a former list MP for the National Party who resigned in May 2013, and vowed 'utu' or revenge on his enemies. Digital version at DCDL-0025002 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - SLANE.co.nz [in graphite] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Watercolour and graphite on card, 225 x 303 mm

Date: 31 August 2009

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-141

Description: Shows Gerry Brownlee holding a miners pick axe in the middle of a land mine field (representing Environmental backlash). Refers to the government reconsidering its stance on mining in National Parks. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - MONDAY CARTOON 3108A?CARTOON 157.2MM X129.5MM Pls correct & send to Mediagrid, GNZHARTPIX [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).

Date: 1905-1918, [2016]

By: Stegmann, Gillian, active 2016-2017

Reference: ATL-Group-00252

Description: Collection relating to the life of John Robert Robinson. Consists of photographic postcard correspondence written and sent by Robinson during his travels connected with his mining career to family members in New Zealand, and family history materials created by Gillian Stegmann about Robinson. Title supplied by Library. A collection relating to Norman Wilcox, the son of Annie Jane Maud Wilcox, sister of John Robert Robinson, was donated by Gillian Stegmann. See Library reference ATL-Group-00122, Wilcox family: Papers and photographs relating to Norman Bramwell Wilcox. New Zealand born mining engineer John Robert Robinson travelled extensively throughout Europe between 1905-1918 exploring for mining interests. In the last ten years of his life he spent much time in Russia, becoming an admirer of the Russian Imperial family. Robinson sent many postcards home to his sister Annie Jane Maud Wilcox and other family members. Quantity: 1 folder(s). 46 b&w original photographic print(s) (photographic postcards and a photographic print). Physical Description: Loose photocopies and notes, and photographic postcards Provenance: Stegmann is the daughter of Norman Bramwell Wilcox, son of Annie Jane Maud and David Wilcox. Processing information: Post-it notes written by the donor which accompanied some text materials have been photocopied, and the photocopies placed with original items.

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-087

Description: Photographs taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1923-[ca 1933]

From: Divis, Joseph, 1885-1967: Photographs of New Zealand gold mining

Reference: PAColl-9540-4

Description: Waikino School shooting, 23 October 1923. Rotorua and Huka Falls. Joseph Divis in his studio. Snowy Battery. Miners working underground. Trip overseas includes Czechoslovakia and people on board ships. Portraits of women and groups. In some cases there are prints on both sides of the mount. Quantity: 58 b&w original photographic print(s) steriographs.

Date: 2009

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

Reference: DCDL-0013308

Description: Shows Gerry Brownlee holding a miners pick axe in the middle of a land mine field (representing Environmental backlash). Refers to the government reconsidering its stance on mining in National Parks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012139

Description: Shows Gerry Brownlee standing somewhere in a National Park while bulldozers clear-fell it of trees. He leans against a signpost that says 'National (not Labour) Park' and tells people not to panic as they are only looking to see if there is 'anything of value under all this'. Refers to the decision by Energy and Resources Minister, Gerry Brownlee, to a stocktake of minerals in land currently protected under a section of the Crown Minerals Act. The value of untapped minerals in New Zealand has been estimated at some $140 billion, with nearly three-quarters of it within conservation land. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012267

Description: Cartoon shows Gerry Brownlee, Minister for Economic Development and Minister for Energy and Resources, driving a bulldozer and digging up a national park. Refers to the decision by Gerry Brownlee to a stocktake of minerals in land currently protected under a section of the Crown Minerals Act. The value of untapped minerals in New Zealand has been estimated at some $140 billion, with nearly three-quarters of it within conservation land. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

Reference: DCDL-0012212

Description: The cartoon shows an image of a pristine national park with machinery beginning to destroy an area with exploratory mining. Text says '100% pure greed' with the percentage sign a tiny map of New Zealand with a dot on either side. Refers to the decision by Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee to a stocktake of minerals in land currently protected under a section of the Crown Minerals Act. The value of untapped minerals in New Zealand has been estimated at some $140 billion, with nearly three-quarters of it within conservation land. Published in the Listener Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0012159

Description: Shows a monstrous head; that of Gerry Brownlee, Minister for Economic Development, in amongst the bush in a national park. The top of his head has been flipped open and several prospectors dig inside it but decide that there are not a lot of riches here and not a lot worth conserving. Text above reads 'Brownlee proposes to mine conservation areas...' Refers to the decision by Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee to a stocktake of minerals in land currently protected under a section of the Crown Minerals Act. The value of untapped minerals in New Zealand has been estimated at some $140 billion, with nearly three-quarters of it within conservation land. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

By: New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024684

Description: Shows Rio Tinto Group, a British-Australian mining corporation, portrayed as fictional super-villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld from the James Bond film series, who is often seen stroking his white cat. Rio Tinto stands with his foot on a dynamite trigger, which is hooked up to the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. He says "Give us the deal we want or you'll get... er... cheaper electricity. Damn- this super-villain act is harder than I thought!" Refers to negotiations between Rio Tinto and the New Zealand government, which has refused to offer more than a short-term subsidy to the mining giant in order to keep the aluminium smelter open. (New Zealand Herald, 2 April 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

By: Listener (Periodical)

Reference: DCDL-0025002

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key standing on a red carpet in front of the entrance to 'National's Casino Economy Conventions', surrounded by glitzy Las Vegas-style signs: 'Revisit the '80s', 'No social cost', '1000s of jobs', 'Buy shares', 'Mining', 'No environmental impact', and 'Last night: Aaron Gilmore in "Utu"'. Refers to a 35 year deal signed between the government and SkyCity Entertainment group. In return for operating a $400 million convention centre in Auckland, SkyCity will receive an exclusive casino licence. Aaron Gilmore is a former list MP for the National Party who resigned in May 2013, and vowed 'utu' or revenge on his enemies. (18 May 2013, New Zealand Herald) Analogue version at A-474-007. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0030367

Description: Cartoon shows a sign for the White Knight Bridge, leading to the Pike River Mine site. The bridge has been closed off with a second sign reading, 'Danger no Pike River re-entry possible', and the sign for the bridge has been changed with the word 'Knight' crossed out and replaced by the word, 'lies'. Cartoon references Solid Energy's decision to not re-enter the mine, which suffered an explosion on 19 November 2010 that killed 29 miners and contractors, with two others suffering injuries. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 23 and 30 September 2011

By: Oldham, Philippa Jane, 1957-; Stigley, Paul Francis, 1948-

Reference: OHColl-1603-01

Description: Interview with Paul Stigley by Pip Oldham recorded on 23 and 30 September 2011. Supporting electronic documents comprise: - abstract; - cover page with photograph of Paul Stigley; - scanned photographs of Paul Stigley, his parents, grandparents, and other relatives; - recording agreement form; - list of research materials; - summary of topics covered in the interview; - and timeline of events relevant to Paul Stigley's life and family. Topics covered in the interview include: family history; mother Fay Stigley (nee Gudsell), a New Zealand runner; father Eric Stigley and his World War Two service; extended family; childhood and adolescence; schooling; sport; tertiary education and postgraduate study; overseas experience (OE); teacher training and teaching; working in the mining industry; marriage to Carol Stigley (nee Thompson); children and parenting; and significant historical events during his lifetime. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 Interview(s). 7 Electronic document(s) includes digital abstract, recording agreement form, and supporting documents. 7 digital sound recording(s). 1 digital photograph(s). 1 Electronic document(s) digital biographical information form. 1 folder(s) printed biographical information form. 1 printed abstract(s) includes recording agreement form and supporting documents. Search dates: 2011

Date: 8 May 2023

From: Cook, Emma Louise, 1978-: Cartoons

By: Cook, Emma Louise, 1978-; Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0042672

Description: Digital cartoon by Emma Cook on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts Environment minister David Parker sitting at a desk, with a red pen and a piece of paper labelled "application". He is surrounded by four huge piles of stacked paper. He has one eyebrow raised and says "I'm yet to be convinced this is a bad thing!" Title taken from item. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Doyle, Martin Maurice Michael Thomas, 1956- :Digital cartoons

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0022136

Description: Addresses the aerial surveying of the whole West Coast for precious metals. The govt says no mining will take place on 'heritage' land. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0028181

Description: Cartoon shows Prime Minister John Key pouring a bucket of money into an enormous dump truck labelled, 'Rio Tinto $3.7 billion profit'. Key says that the New Zealand taxpayers gift of $30 million 'tipped the balance...' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 11 April 2022

From: Cook, Emma Louise, 1978-: Cartoons

By: Cook, Emma Louise, 1978-; Stuff Limited

Reference: DCDL-0042057

Description: Digital cartoons by Emma Cook on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with a huge ball chained to her ankle. Ardern is saying "Climate change is our nuclear-free moment…. ... But...". The ball is captioned 'Meat and dairy industry. Fossil fuels industry. Energy industry'. Title taken from filename. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).