Tew, Steve, active 2005

Date: 2012

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

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0023759

Description: Shows Steve Tew, current CEO of the New Zealand Rugby Union, says, 'Player welfare is our primary concern. To avoid burnout test matches will be restricted to one a weekend next season'. The All Blacks banner hangs behind him, with the words, The NZRFU make a stand in 2030' Context: The New Zealand Rugby Union has decided to limit the number of mid-week games in the upcoming ITM Cup. (3 News, 14 Dec 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0019080

Description: Shows the CEO of the NZRU (New Zealand Rugby Union) Steve Tew who appears to be shaking IRB (International Rugby Board) Mike Miller out of the Webb Ellis Cup (the Rugby World Cup) He says 'Blow me down Mike! - You were right - The Rugby World Cup can go on without help from any All Blacks!' Context: Context: Steve Tew, chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Union, admitted an All Blacks boycott would be "the very last port of call" but could not be ruled out. Tew revealed the NZRU had been pushing the IRB to change the commercial arrangements since the 2003 World Cup and had gone public to try to ensure the issue was finalised. New Zealand have warned they may be forced to pull out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup unless commercial restrictions surrounding the tournament are eased. (Sky Sports September 28 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019030

Description: The left side of the cartoon is black and reads 'All Blacks to boycott 2015 Rugby World Cup.' The right side reads 'Yeah right. TUI.' A second version includes the words 'Int'l Rugby billboard.' Context: Steve Tew, chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Union, admitted an All Blacks boycott would be "the very last port of call" but could not be ruled out. Tew revealed the NZRU had been pushing the IRB to change the commercial arrangements since the 2003 World Cup and had gone public to try to ensure the issue was finalised. New Zealand have warned they may be forced to pull out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup unless commercial restrictions surrounding the tournament are eased. (Sky Sports September 28 2011) Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0019065

Description: Steve Tew says 'Do something about World Cup costs IRB, or NZ might give it a miss!' He appears three more times, smaller each time and less threatening each time. Context: Steve Tew, chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Union, admitted an All Blacks boycott would be "the very last port of call" but could not be ruled out. Tew revealed the NZRU had been pushing the IRB to change the commercial arrangements since the 2003 World Cup and had gone public to try to ensure the issue was finalised. New Zealand have warned they may be forced to pull out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup unless commercial restrictions surrounding the tournament are eased. (Sky Sports September 28 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0019056

Description: Text reads 'Tackling the big boys...' and the cartoon shows a tiny Steve Tew, chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Union, tackling the gigantic leg of the 'IRB'. An official comments 'At least he's got the guts to try.' Context: Steve Tew, chief executive of the New Zealand Rugby Union, admitted an All Blacks boycott would be "the very last port of call" but could not be ruled out. Tew revealed the NZRU had been pushing the IRB to change the commercial arrangements since the 2003 World Cup and had gone public to try to ensure the issue was finalised. New Zealand have warned they may be forced to pull out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup unless commercial restrictions surrounding the tournament are eased. (Sky Sports September 28 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0018610

Description: The cartoon shows huge man representing Adidas manipulating under torture a puppet which is sitting on his knee. The puppet represents Steve Tew, New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive, and it says 'The NZ Rugby Union doesn't think Adidas should drop the price of their All Black jersey - we support them!' Context: There has been a furore over the price of the Adidas All Black jersey that many fans will want to buy to show their support during the Rugby World Cup. Global sporting goods company Adidas tonight defended the price of its replica All Blacks jerseys as "absolutely fair and reasonable". Steve Tew today said Adidas was right not to drop the wholesale price. (NZ Herald - 23 August 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020318

Description: Refers to the news that the Otago Rugby Football Union (ORFU) will go into liquidation on Friday (2nd March), with debts of over $2 million. New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) chief executive Steve Tew says immediate steps will be taken to safeguard community rugby in the region. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0020270

Description: 2012 is a leap year and so has a leap day on 29 February. The Otago Rugby Football Union (ORFU) will go into liquidation on Friday (2nd March), with debts of over $2 million. New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) chief executive Steve Tew says immediate steps will be taken to safeguard community rugby in the region. Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0028376

Description: Cartoon depicts NZRFU Chief Steve Tew with dollar signs instead of eyes. They contradict his speech about the reason for the All Blacks playing a test match in Chicago. Refers to controversy over the NZRFU reluctance to organise a test match for the All Blacks in Samoa. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0006845

Description: Shows a large bull standing in a field and two farmers leaning on a fence watching him. The sight of the bull reminds one of the farmers of the comments made by Steve Tew about how surprised he was at the widespread disapproval Graham Henry's reappointment as All Black coach would bring. Refers to the antagonism by the public at Graham Henry's re-appointment as coach after the poor performance of the All Blacks at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0014198

Description: Caricature of Steve Tew, NZRU chief executive, turning the key in the back of Ali Williams, All Black lock. Williams has been operated on for his troublesome achilles tendon. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0006844

Description: Shows a large bull with the face of NZRU chief executive Steve Tew standing in a field commenting on how surprised the Rugby Union has been by the strength of negative feeling among the public at the reappointment of Graham Henry as All Black coach. A caption describes the NZRU as 'bullish' meaning obstinate in their reappointment of Graham Henry in spite of public opposition. Refers to the antagonism by the public at Graham Henry's re-appointment as coach after the poor performance of the All Blacks at the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014456

Description: The cartoon is headed 'The perfect storm in a teacup' and shows former All Black and Rugby World Cup ambassador Andy Haden and New Zealand rugby boss Steve Tew rocking in a teacup on a violent sea being pursued by two media and press boats who want a story. The two in the teacup accuse each other of being clowns. Refers to Andy Haden's infuriating the Crusaders Super 14 franchise on the 'Murray Deaker on Sport' TV show by accusing them of a selection policy that includes a limit of three Maori and/or Polynesian players when he also referred to Maori and Pacifica players as 'darkies'. Steve Tew blasted former All Black Andy Haden's allegations of race-based recruitment policies at the Crusaders Super 14 franchise. The cartoonist believes this was exaggerated by the media. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0014208

Description: A reporter asks the CEO of the NZRU, Steve Tew, to explain the NZRU $15.9 million loss for the past year. The CEO slides round a direct answer and says that they will need to look at the video replay. Refers to the news that the NZRU has announced a massive loss of $15.9 million for 2009 with match income down over four million. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0000572

Description: Caricature of Steve Tew, NZRFU deputy chief executive. Wearing a mortar board and pointing to the all-black fern-leaf symbol on his shirt, Steve Tew wonders why they can't see that this is all about intellectual property. The NZRFU has lost its bid to trademark the black jersey and silver fern. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0006366

Description: Shows Tew reading a copy of the NZRU rules from a booklet called 'Rugby Farm'. He is thinking that all players are equal but some are more equal than others. Refers to the special deal offered to Dan Carter which will allow him to accept an overseas contract and also return to play for the All Blacks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0005765

Description: Shows in four frames New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew standing at a lectern with the letters 'NZRU' on it making a speech to promote the idea of holding a Bledisloe Cup game in Asia that will create an explosion of interest around the world and unleash talent. His interpreter translates these words into "It's a good earner". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0000069

Description: Caricature of Steve Tew, the new Chief Executive of the NZRFU. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).