Privatisation - New Zealand

Date: 1988

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

By: Airline Stewards and Hostesses of New Zealand Industrial Union of Workers; New Zealand Airline Pilots Association; New Zealand Clerical Workers' Union; New Zealand Engineering Union; New Zealand Institute of Marine and Power Engineers

Reference: Eph-E-ROTH-Aviation

Description: Includes: 1988: 'Air New Zealand. Your Airline (for how long?)'. Poster authorised by several aviation-related unions regarding the partial privatisation of Air New Zealand [1988?]. Quantity: 1 Poster(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster 835 x 590 mm.

Date: 1999

From: Various cartoonists :[Cartoons collected by Jim Anderton, 1970s-2011]

By: Ball, Murray Hone, 1939-2017

Reference: B-197-025

Description: Shows Jenny Shipley and another politician (possibly from the ACT party) digging at a mound labelled 'New Zealand', on which stands a group of people representing New Zealanders. The two politicians are in danger of eroding 'New Zealand' away to nothing. A sign bearing a skull and crossbones and the words 'Danger!! National and ACT at work' can be seen in the foreground, while the dug up mound has a For Sale sign stuck in it Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies photocopy of original cartoon. Physical Description: Photocopy, 420 x 300 mm, adhered to board Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

Date: 1985-1987

From: Deane, Roderick Sheldon, 1941- : Papers

Reference: Series-3660

Description: Papers relating to Dr Deane's tenure as chairman of the State Services Commission, 1986-1987. They contain subject files and reports relating to the activities of the Commission. Topics covered include: general administrative reviews, Government expenditure, Higher Salaries Commission, labour market reform, Niue Public Service, Public Service policy, Reserve Bank issues, reviews of specific government departments, State Owned Enterprises, wage round 1987, Royal Commission on Social Policy, and papers relating to travel undertaken by Dr Deane and official visitors. Quantity: 89 folder(s).

Date: 1988

From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Editorial cartoons [ca 1993]

Reference: A-289-061

Description: Shows politician Jim Anderton in a canoe trying to paddle it up the vertical face of a waterfall labelled "State sell-offs". This indicates Anderton's frustrated attempts to oppose the selling off of government assets. The Labour government had earlier sold off various government assets, to: Land Corporation Ltd, Forestry Corporation Ltd and the Housing Corporation. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 230 x 320 mm.

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0026676

Description: An Air New Zealand stewardess serving passengers asks 'Coffe? Tea? Share market report? Or Prospectus?' One passenger holds a newspaper with a headline reading 'Gov't to sell off Air NZ'. The cartoonist's comment is 'Chicken or fush?' On 14 November 2013 The National Government was tipped to sell down its stake in Air New Zealand ahead of a referendum asking New Zealanders if they supported the partial sale of state-owned assets. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0010599

Description: Shows a back view of ACC Minister Nick Smith assaulting a frightened man in the street who is labelled 'ACC'. Around the street corner are two black shadowy figures in wait - the 'Private sector'. Refers to Smith's firing of ACC board members and criticism of ACC, said to be part of a push by the National Party to privatisation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026052

Description: Under the caption 'Referendumb' the Prime Minister John Key, clasping a paper labelled 'asset sales', turns his back. The Prime Minister announced in September 2013 that he would ignore the results of the Citizens' Initiated Referendum on asset sales which was to be held between October and Deecember 2013. Whether this was a stupid 'dumb' position to take remained to be seen. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0026675

Description: A couple phone the government, represented by the Beehive, and say that 'We have just got a scratch and win card in the mail and it says we've won a worry-free future!', but they are worried in case it is a scam. The voice of the government replies that it is not a scam and that 'all you need do to collect your prize is to scratch the idea of protest...while we sell off your assets!' Refers to action taken by the government in 2013 making it illegal to interfere with any structure or ship in an offshore area that is to be used in mining, with an exclusion zone of 500 metres. By November 2013 Anadarko preparing to do exploratory drilling for oil in the Tasman Basin caused a resurgence in protests. Was a 'worry free future' and sale of assets worth the loss of citizens' right to protest? Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0026683

Description: The Politician is informed by his Aide that 'The opposition are angry you chose not to wait for the result of the referendum...so you could ignore it'. The voting on the non-binding referendum on asset sales was to run from 22 November to 13 December 2013. The government, however, by 13 November 2013 had said that it would ignore the result of the referendum and would push ahead with asset sales. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0024727

Description: Depicts Finance Minister Bill English as the captain of the sinking boat 'Mighty River Power share float value' calling down a tube to the engine room asking for 'Full steam ahead' despite the sinking. Refers to effect on Mighty River Power share value from joint policy announcement by Labour and Green parties that they propose to regulate the power industry. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Scoop (Firm); Salient (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0025311

Description: Commentary from the artist: 'Facial recognition technology will not identify the real risk to New Zealand's precious resources. My cartoon depicts two security staff watching CCTV footage of John Key's face.' In late June 2013, it was announced that SkyCity casino would bring in facial recognition technology in order to identify banned gamblers out of a crowd. This initiative was part of a concession deal between Auckland mayor Len Brown and the casino. Many considered that the Pime Minister, John Key, was gambling with New Zealand's resources in his asset sales programme. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 26 July 2015

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

By: Murdoch, Sharon Gay, 1960-

Reference: DCDL-0031630

Description: Digital cartoon by Sharon Murdoch depicting , Minister of Local Government and Ethnic Communities, holding up the arm of a boxer representing privatisation and profit, who has beaten his (unseen) opponent to a bloody pulp. Accompanying note from the cartoonist states: 'Serco run Mt Eden Prison and assaults and injuries. Privatisation of social services. Minister of correction Lotu-Iiga. Published SST'. 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-0031080

Description: Shows a dazed Finance Minister Bill English with his head stuck in a tuba while a Salvation Army representative walks away. English is holding a paper saying 'Half baked social housing plans' which refers to the Salvation Army deciding against negotiating with the Government to buy unwanted state houses. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022058

Description: Bill Birch, Minister of National Development, announces that he has sold the Taranaki province to the Japanese and this will create huge employment opportunities and ensuing benefits. Context: There was controversy at the time over the sale of oil and gas and mineral rights to overseas exploration companies. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

From: Smith, Hayden James, 1976-:[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

By: Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022177

Description: Shows a broken electric multipug with a label reading 'Govt. issue compliant with mixed ownership model Bill 2012' and a sticker that reads 'Surge protection, active when lit'. Someone says a new one is required because this one will make one vulnerable to all sorts of charges. Context: Refers to the Mixed Ownership Model Bill 2012 that is critical to the selling of state assets. Cartoon refers particularly to expected rise in power prices. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022146

Description: Two little extraterrestrials explain that they are looking for another planet because they have sold all their SOEs. Context: Legislation allowing the partial sale of four state owned energy companies has passed Parliament by a single vote. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0022152

Description: Shows United Future leader Peter Dunne as a cowering mouse in a spotlight. Context: Peter Dunne was not present when the legislation to allow partial asset sales was voted on - he sent a proxy vote, thereby giving the government the numbers to pass the legislation. Peter Dunne was targeted by those opposed to the legislation because he held the vote needed by the government. The two lines of verse are by Robbie Burns. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0022147

Description: Two fat cat asset investors and their three fat kittens representing 'price rises', 'eventual foreign ownership' and 'lost dividend streams'. Context: Legislation allowing the partial sale of four state owned energy companies has passed Parliament by a single vote. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0022228

Description: Shows a flock of sheep upset because they gave the government a mandate to 'Hock off our assets'. Context: Refers to the government's intention to make 'partial asset sales'. Prime Minister John Key believes the Government could free up as much as $10 billion from the partial sale of key assets including state owned power companies and a stake in Air New Zealand. Legislation allowing the partial sale of four state owned energy companies was passed by Parliament on 26th June 2012. by a single vote. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0022137

Description: Shows Minister for State Owned Enterprises and Minister of State Services, Tony Ryall, launching a ship that represents 'State asset sales' with a bottle labelled 'Even Mee' (you and me - ie the NZ public). Context: Legislation allowing the partial sale of four state owned energy companies has passed Parliament by a single vote. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).