Armstrong, Ross (Dr), active 1990-2000s

Date: 2001

By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-359-360/382

Description: Cartoons on national and international political and social issues. Quantity: 23 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and Chinese white on A4 size paper.

Date: 2001

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

Reference: H-673-001/023

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues including: Rugby referee laying down the rules to the All Blacks and their competing team. Comment on the Christine Rankin (WINZ) case where various public servants accused her of dressing in a sexually provocative way. Shows Slobadov Milosevic being taken to the guillotine (World Court). He seems unaware of what he's done wrong. Comment on Christine Rankin's credibility in not being re-appointed as CEO of WINZ. Comment on the crisis facing the NZ Post Board and where the blame is being placed by the CEO and the rest of NZ Post. Shows Slobodan Milosevic at the World Court facing War Crimes charges. He does not accept the jurisdiction of the court. Cartoon shows his hands and fore-arms soaked and dripping with blood. Shows male public opinion on the comments by the head of the PM's Dept., Mark Prebble, over not knowing where to look when he caught sight of Christine Rankin's breasts. Show's the two sides of political alliance with Helen Clark by NZ Post Chairman of the Board, Ross Armstrong. Mark Prebble explains how public servants in the Labour administration should model themselves on the Soviet Politburo. He suggest Christine Rankin model herself on Mrs Kruschev who is shown as obese and with only her face and forearms showing. Comment on under-age drinking. Cartoon obituary to New Zealand film maker John O'Shea, 1920-2001. Comment on the deteriorating relationship between enza and fruit growers. Shows members of the public commenting on the Versace fashion exhibition at Te Papa. Shows a Tibetan in the stocks. He congratulates China, his oppressor, being the next Olympic games hosts. Shows consumer confusion over multiple power providers and name changes along with power cuts and expensive power bills leading to illness and possible premature death. Shows Tiger Woods commenting on the $500 fee golf fans are asked to pay to watch him play. Shows whales contemplating their move up the world's hit list. Comment on Michelle Boag's new prominence in the National Party with the ex-Prime Minister Jenny Shipley now in her shadow. Comment on globalisation and free trade protests. Comment on the Governments reaction to huge electricity price hikes. Comment on the poor state of the public Health System. Shows Max Bradford, Minister of Electricity, reporting his success in electricity reforms, only to be shown up by a power cut. Shows two rat scientists discussing how human experiments with genetics led to the rats becoming the dominant species and in turn exterminating humans. A human skeleton is in the foreground. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2001

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :[16 cartoons published in New Zealand Truth and TV Extra in 2001.]

Reference: A-316-010

Description: Helen Clark with Steve Maharey, discussing parliamentary behaviour, with reference to Maharey's Opposition sparring partners, Ross Armstrong and Christine Fletcher Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and marker pens (colour), 125 x 394 mm.

Date: 2004

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

By: Smith, Ashley W, 1948-; MG business - mercantile gazette (Periodical)

Reference: DX-023-138

Description: Shows the Beehive with a hydra wrapped around it and its heads emerging from the top. Used as the cover illustration for a story entitled 'Time for a quango cull?'. Refers to the power and accountability of state-appointed bodies, public sector management and quangos (quasi non-governmental organisations). Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2006

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

Reference: DCDL-0001511

Description: Someone holds a magnifying glass over a paper scrutinising the expenses of Dr Ross Armstrong, former Chairman of TVNZ. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

By: Smith, Ashley W, 1948-; MG business - mercantile gazette (Periodical)

Reference: DX-023-088

Description: Shows Ross Armstrong falling as the rope he is bound by is cut with a knife. Refers to Armstrong's roles with TVNZ and Industrial Research and the Labour government's plan to develop partnerships between the private and public sectors. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2001

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009249

Description: Shows Dr Ross Armstrong trying to play (unsuccessfully) tennis at Wimbledon. Two balls, representing TVNZ and NZ Post, slam through his tennis racket. While a can representing his deputy Syd Bradley is thrown at him. Refers to Dr Ross Armstrong being the Chair of NZ Post and chairperson of TVNZ. Also refers to his dispute with his NZ Post deputy chairman Syd Bradley. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2002

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DX-002-120

Description: Chairman of TVNZ and Industrial Research Ltd, Ross Armstrong, resigned after embarrassing the government and hsi friend Prime Minister Helen Clark by offering to set up a group that would give its members "first mover advantage" in public/private partnerships for roading etc. Extended Title - It was his choice! I put a plank out the OTHER side too! Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2002

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

Reference: DX-014-064

Description: Ross Armstrong escapes from an interview out of the back of a television set. Refers to the resignation of the Chairman of TVNZ who became person non-grata with the New Zealand government when a group he was setting up offered to give clients first preference advantages in public-private partnerships. Extended Title - Chairman TVNZ Quantity: 1 digital image(s).