The X-Factor (Television programme)

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0024735

Description: Three versions of this cartoon depict a large 'X' alongside a map of New Zealand. The cartoons ask, "Does New Zealand have the X-ploration factor?" and a voice from the North Island replies, "(Off)shore we have." A second version of the cartoon offers alternate wording of the North Island's response, and a third version adds in the words, "The Driller Thriller!" in the blank space to the left of the X. The cartoons reference the popular reality talent show, the X Factor, which premiered in New Zealand on 21 April 2013, and the Block Offer 2013 by Energy Minister, Simon Bridges, which offered a total of 1,500 square kilometres and 190,000 square kilometres offshore territory for oil and gas exploration permits. (www.simonbridges.co.nz, 29 April 2013) Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0029800

Description: Cartoon shows a potential leaders of the Labour Party singing on stage at the auditions for the television talent show, The X Factor. A voice from off-stage calls out, "Wrong audition! The Labour 'yawn factor's' down the road. Labour party members portrayed from left to right are Grant Robertson, Andrew Little, David Parker, and Nanaia Mahuta. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030837

Description: Commentary from the cartoonist reads "Controversial judges axed from X factor show due to bullying". Three versions of cartoons on the X-factor and the announcement that two judges would be cut from the programme following on-air comments that caused a negative public response. The first is a text-only cartoon with a list reading 'xtreme xcruciating xpelled x it'. The second asks 'Have you got the x Factor? Are you A) an ex-MP? or B) an ex-X-Factor Bully?' Says if you answer A then your travel perks are about to be doubled, but if you answer B then you should keep low and disappear. In the third version the word Kills and Moon are written in large type, along with the words 'The ex-factor' and 'the latest low-brow f(r)iction' in red. Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0030899

Description: Shows singer Willy Moon at his front door as two mummified hands reach in. He says "Natalia darling there's some chick called Cleo at the door... says you stole her look". Comments on Moon and his wife Natalia Kills who were fired as judges on the 'X Factor' television show and were accused of bullying after Kills abused a contestant for copying her husband's style. Also refers to Kills' own look being derivative of Cleopatra. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030836

Description: Shows a bag labelled 'public funds' crossed out with a large red x, and the words 'the axe factor'. Commentary from the cartoonist reads "X Factor loses public funding and ex MPs get double tax allowances". Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0030786

Description: Shows architect Sir Miles Warren with a sign saying 'Another Chch Cathedral plan' walking away from a 'Wrecked Factor' panel of elderly people who are angrily shouting "It's disgusting! It makes us sick! It has no identity! We can't stand it! We're ashamed to be here!" Refers to criticism of Warren's proposed design for the rebuild of the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Cathedral in relation to the reality television show 'The X Factor' in which the public voted for their favourite singer. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0030905

Description: Shows a man auditioning to be a judge on The X Factor television programme. The first judge on the panel says "You're articulate! You make sense, and there could be someone who's heard of you" but the other two judges say "Sorry!" and "Next!" Comments on the performance of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon who were sacked as X Factor judges after they were accused of bullying a contestant on the show. 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-0031076

Description: A Mediaworks executive stands outside the back of the TV3 studio where the legs of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon can be seen poking out of a large rubbish bin. The executive says "Congratulations Natalia and Willy... you have the EX factor!" in reference to the sacking of the couple as judges on television show The X Factor after they were accused of bullying a contestant on the show. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0031044

Description: Uses four frames to depict a man labelled 'Tax payers' shouting at a person labelled 'New Zealand On Air' about their cruel and unprofessional behaviour. He asks them to stop funding 'reality drivel'. Refers to New Zealand on Air's funding decisions for 'X-Factor': providing large sums in 2012 and 2014, but providing no funding in 2015. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).