Sabin, Michael Lewis, 1968-

Date: 2015

From: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-: Digital cartoons published in The Press, Sunday Star Times, Dominion Post, and other publications

By: Sunday star times (Newspaper); Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0030535

Description: Under the heading 'Prominent people making dignified exits', Green Party co-leader Russel Norman states that "I will leave this role optimistic. Optimistic for our party, our country, and our world', while in the background John Key and Northland MP Mike Sabin exit on their hands and knees with Key directing Sabin in what he can remember. Refers to the announcement by Norman that he will step down from his post as Green Party co-leader, and to the National MP, Sabin, who announced he would resign on 30 January, allegedly for 'personal and family reasons' although he is the subject of a police investigation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030668

Description: Accompanying note from cartoonist states, 'The media management surrounding Mike Sabin takes New Zealand into the nutty 'I see nussing' world of somewhere like North Korea. And stunning how servile and obliging our media really is. His departure was quietly managed in the shadows of Russel Norman's resignation from the Green leadership. Cartoon depicts National Party MP Mike Sabin slinking away from Parliament. Published on 30 January 2015 on the Martin Doyle political cartoon Facebook site.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030674

Description: Accompanying note from cartoonist states, 'Now that Mike Sabin has been quickly and quietly shuffled off the stage in a foggy mist of "personal and family matters", John Key is trying to get everyone's minds onto a new distraction: the Northland by-election. Cartoon depicts MP Mike Sabin tucked up in bed.' Cartoon shows a gagged and blindfolded Mike Sabin tucked up in bed, while two figures comment "What the hell happened to Mike Sabin...!" and "He's been put to bed by Dr Key." Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030799

Description: A man and his dog walk past a billboard advertising 'The Truth About Sabin' with pictures of Prime Minister John Key and National Party minister Mike Sabin. It is described as 'A story of deception and intrigue', directed by 'Slippery John' and that it's 'not coming soon!' and is 'not at a cinema near you!' Refers to the announcement by Sabin that he would resign, allegedly for 'personal and family reasons', although he is the subject of a police investigation. Wider context includes suggestions that Key colluded in keeping the details from the public. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030935

Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Max is asked by a news reporter what the Minister's reaction was when the police told him they were investigating a member of his caucus, to which Max replies that the Minister was relieved as he thought they had come to investigate him. Wider context is the police investigation into allegations against National MP Mike Sabin. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030965

Description: Under the heading 'The John Key Neins' Prime Minister John Key is depicted as a worried-looking rugby league player holding a ball labelled 'The Sabin Affair' as a pack of fierce-looking, large opponents prepare to tackle him. Refers to the NRL Auckland Nines rugby league competition held in Auckland, and also Key's denial of any knowledge relating to the police investigation into National MP Mike Sabin prior to his resignation as an MP. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Fairfax Media Limited (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0031092

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key banging loudly on a large drum labelled 'New Flag' while saying "Sabin? ISIS? Housing? Unemployment... What?! Speak up, I can't hear you!" Comments on the Government focusing a lot of attention on the new flag issue whereas other issues are being ignored. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030866

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads, 'Labour leader Andrew Little says that it's not credible that the Prime Minister did not know about allegations concerning National MP Mike Sabin, as he informed the PMs office in November.' Shows Labour leader Andrew Little saying that he knew therefore the Prime Minister must also have known about the allegations relating to National MP Mike Sabin. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030865

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads, 'Labour leader Andrew Little is making an impression in the polls, and he questions the Prime Minister's recollection of facts surrounding the resignation of National MP Mike Sabin. Little knew about Sabin's 'personal issues' last year, so he thinks John Key did too'. Shows Labour Party leader Andrew Little under the caption 'Is the PM being straight?' and text saying 'a little bit of knowledge could be a dangerous thing (for National)', and also a snail labelled 'Labour' with the caption 'A Little bit goes a long way.' Comments on favourable poll results for Andrew Little, and also on Little's claims about when the Prime Minister knew about allegations of a police investigation into National MP Mike Sabin. Four versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 4 digital cartoon(s).