Freedom of the press

Date: 1990 - 2002

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Dominion (Newspaper)

Reference: A-366-270/315

Description: Cartoons on the millenium and Y2k, the media, newspapers, television, freedom of the press, nuclear testing, sport and the America's Cup. 277-289 a series on reading newspapers; 297-301 a series on a child watching tennis at Wimbledon on TV. Quantity: 46 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black felt pen drawings on paper, sizes vary.

Date: 1983

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-145

Description: Shows Muldoon driving a bulldozer through some mounds of dirt which symbolise historic and cherished aspects of New Zealand life: compulsory unionism, free enterprise, freedom of the press and the right to strike. Workers are looking on and protesting that he is destroying sacred, protected and historic ground. Extended Title - "Hold it! That's historic ground!" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, letratone and crayon, 390 x 260 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1984

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Original cartoons, some for the "New Zealand times", and "Listener". ca 1981-1984]

By: Hodgson, Trace, 1958-

Reference: B-154-156

Description: Shows Prime Minister Robert Muldoon ripping up a copy of the Listener. Muldoon is saying "I've got nothing against freedom of speech ... as long as it's conducted in the privacy of your own home ...". Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and Letratone on card, mounted on blue card, 170 x 330mm. Provenance: Purchased in 2003.

Date: 1940

By: Standard (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-D-WAR-WII-1940-02

Description: An arrangement of text in red and black. A note on the verso states that this poster was withdrawn on the day of issue, 26 June 1940, and another with a different text was used. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 580 x 435 mm.

Date: 1972

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-134-295

Description: This cartoon is about a call for newspapers to be tougher in their treatment of M.P.s and possible negative consequences if they are. The top scene shows three newpaper men advancing on two worried M.P.s ballpoint pens drawn. The lower scene shows a triumphant Finance Minister Rob Muldoon who has knocked them down with his 1972 Budget which has attacked their dividends and profits. He is saying 'the Budget is mightier than the pen', a reversal of the saying 'the pen is mightier than the sword'. Other Titles - The Budget is mightier than the pen. Extended Title - There's just one thing about getting tough with M.P.s - [some - crossed out] one of them could turn nasty. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 318 x 398 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1972

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Sports post (Newspaper)

Reference: B-134-284

Description: This cartoon has six scenes comparing the 'New Zealand Listener' inquiry to a sports broadcast. A man is sitting watching his televsion and the commentator's words form the text. Listener editor Alexander Macleod is ordered off by referee labelled N.Z.B.C. Spectactors labelled P.S.A., Kirk, and [Listener] staff are angry but the commentary goes over to the [Lionel] Sceats shooting gallery and then a very bandaged General McKinnon is interviewed. As the commentator announces the McKinnon stakes the Listener door is shown with a label, 'Editor wanted - ability to write not required'. Published in the Sports Post in 1972. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 372 x 318 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1940 - 2009

By: D N Adams Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-CENSORSHIP-1940/2009

Description: Includes: 1940s?: Watch Tower Press. Protest and petition to the New Zealand Censorship and Publicity Board against suppression of Christian liberty and free speech [ie the importation of Bible helps and Consolation Magazines as distributed by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society]. 1940s? 1972: Censored. Flyer protesting at censorship by D N Adams, the printer of "Canta". 1972 (2 copies, 1 white and 1 pink) On the beat. Ear Wig [2-sided cartoon flyer re Patricia Bartlett, New Plymouth Free Press, etc. 1972?] This film is a travesty ... You should not pay to see a version of "Performance" that the Censor and Appeal Board have banned and so forced the distributors, Warner Bros, to hack by 17 minutes ... [1972] 1975: Film classifications [Photocopy from American periodical 'The National Humane Review', July 1975] Socialist Forum. Film censorship. Pilot Book Centre, 76 Dixon St. Forums every Friday [1975]. Flier Wellington Film Society. Appeal for liberalisation of film censorship with regard to "Last tango in Paris" [June 1975] 2007: Office of Film & Literature Classification. Fact sheets 1,2 and 4 and Information sheet 3. Also a flyer titled "Information for libraries" Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints, photocopies, mimeographs, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1 November 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-0031664

Description: Digital cartoon by Sharon Murdoch depicting David McLean, chief executive officer of Westpac New Zealand. McLean says, "At Westpac we have a proud history of working with the New Zealand government". In the background, a police officer walks away with a piece of paper labelled, 'Hager' in his back pocket, thanking Westpac for the information. Accompanying note from the cartoonist states: 'Westpac Bank released to Police Nicky Hager's bank records without warrant. Westpac are the govt's bank. Published SST'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0030298

Description: Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The terrorism in France was intended to silence its free-thinking media. However, 'Charlie Hebdo' has risen up and completely sold out. The people have spoken [loudly]. The cartoon plays off the 'Je suis Charlie' slogan'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030572

Description: Depicts two frames showing a government spokesperson claiming that journalists can exercise their 'freedom of speech'. He is standing next to a policeman who in the second frame, tells investigative journalist Nicky Hager that his computers will not be returned to him. Refers to a public comment made by broadcaster Derek Fox that the attack on Frnech satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' was due to utu or revenge for its contemptous treatment of Muslim culture. It also refers to the revenge taken by the National government on Hager for his book 'Dirty Politics' through the police raid on Hager's home and seizure of his computer and other personal equipement. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0030559

Description: Depicts a hand making a middle finger gesture as it holds a ink pen aloft so it's nib radiates light. Next to it is a blackboard message which incldues the text 'Je suis Charlie'. Alludes to the campaign of support for the 12 staff of the French satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' who were killed in a terrorist attack on 7 January 2015. Title supplied by librarian Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0030747

Description: Cartoon shows a ragged and wounded bullfighter dressed in blue, white and red, holding a red book reading "Je suis Charlie" as a flag and thinking "Je suis un right Charlie". He is facing down a black, angry bull representing "radical Islamic fundamentalism". Refers to the slogan "Je suis Charlie" that arose as a response against Islamic fundamentalists after the shootings in the office of French magazine Charlie Hebdo. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2015

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

Reference: DCDL-0030729

Description: Accompanying note from cartoonist states, 'Europe is currently seeing a cultural clash between fundamentalist Islam and the free thought/free expression of Western society. In the latest of a series of terrorist acts aimed at cartoonists, Jewish people, police and media, a man killed two and injured others in Copenhagen. It appears his principal target was cartoonist Lars Vilks who had depicted Muhammad as a roundabout dog. Denmark, supported by France, has reacted defiantly to such a violent ('obscene') attack on its freedom of speech. Published 15 February 2015 on the Martin Doyle political cartoon Facebook site and on Twitter.' Shows Europe as a person's head being urinated on by a dog. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

Reference: DCDL-0025798

Description: Protester holds placard proclaiming need for a free press in a democratic society. She is aghast when man suggests she might subscribe to or advertise in a newspaper, which she describes as `a capitalist tool of the ruling class'. Refers to controversy over accessing of journalists' phone records during investigation into GCSB report and also to declining newspaper revenues. Quantity: 2 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-0025811

Description: The goddess of justice, wearing an American flag, holds tilting scales of justice and a sword with skewered pen. Caption notes the 136 year jail sentence given to Wikileaks source Bradley Manning. Refers to Manning's recent court martial which was criticised for potentially deterring media scrutiny of government. Quantity: 5 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2013

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0024414

Description: Shows Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, standing in front of scenes of mayhem and violence against women in Tahrir Square in Cairo. Commentary from the cartoonist: 'Women are becoming increasingly repressed in the Egypt of today. Sadly, the regime is more focused on shutting down independent voices in the media'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2 October 2023

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald

By: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-; New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0042736

Description: Digital cartoon by Guy Body on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts New Zealand First leader Winston Peters lying in bed asleep. A dream bubble shows Peters holding a hand puppet of television presenter Jake Tame, while standing at a lecturn labelled 'Ministry of Broadcasting'. Peters says "I'm sure you will agree our replacement for Jack Tame is a vast improvement". File metadata reads "guy body editorial cartoon october 2 2023 Winston loses patience with Jack Tame, implies future consequences". Title taken from file metadata. 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-0022048

Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon shouting at members of the press, specifically cartoonist Tom Scott, the O.D.T., the Star (Christchurch) and the Dominion, who are being squeezed in a press. Context: The PM had become increasingly offside with sections of the media especially Tom Scott who was banned from his press conferences. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0019475

Description: Prime Minister John Key has his foot stuck in a teapot labelled 'Banks' conversation'. Context: the controversial tea party - Prime Minister John Key had a cup of tea with ACT Party Epsom candidate John Banks in a Newmarket cafe on 11 November 2011 and invited media as a photo opportunity to demonstrate National Party support for Banks' election to Parliament in 2011 General Elections. Cameraman Bradley Ambrose left his equipment on the table and unwittingly recorded their conversation. The recordings were given to The Herald on Sunday, but not published. John Key laid a complaint to police over the taping of his conversation with Banks, and refused to grant permission for publication of the conversation. Ambrose sought a ruling by the High Court on whether it was a private or public conversation. Justice Helen Winkleman declined to make a declaratory order. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Setford News Photo Agency

Reference: DCDL-0019474

Description: Shows a version of the Mad Hatter's teaparty from 'Alice in Wonderland'. At the tea table sit Prime Minister, John Key, the Epsom ACT candidate for the 2011 election, John Banks, and the Mad Hatter who represents 'MMP' and who pours the tea. On the table is a newspaper that reads 'Key has symbolic cup of tea with Banks'. Context: the controversial tea party - Prime Minister John Key had a cup of tea with ACT Party Epsom candidate John Banks in a Newmarket cafe on 11 November 2011 and invited media as a photo opportunity to demonstrate National Party support for Banks' election to Parliament in 2011 General Elections. Cameraman Bradley Ambrose left his equipment on the table and unwittingly recorded their conversation. The recordings were given to The Herald on Sunday, but not published. John Key laid a complaint to police over the taping of his conversation with Banks, and refused to grant permission for publication of the conversation. Ambrose sought a ruling by the High Court on whether it was a private or public conversation. Justice Helen Winkleman declined to make a declaratory order. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).