Adidas (Firm)

Date: 2001

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-673-024/046

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues, includes: Shows scientists' adhock research into the potential uses of genetic modification at the expense of commonsense. Comment on the intimidation tactics of Qantas Airlines toward Air New Zealand. Singapore Airlines are shown as Air New Zealands big sister ally. Christine Rankin considers taking further action following the release of the Employment Courts findings. Shows the Government (surfer) riding the knowledge wave only to be wiped out and lodged head first in the sand. Discussion between an Israeli soldier and Palestinian child. The soldier is trying to explain to the child how violence and retaliation works. The child just wants to play and go to the movies. Shows Helen Clark dealing with Steve Maharey and his use of obscene language. Shows members of the Electoral Reform Committee as angelic, working for the best interests of the country while having vested interests in the Committees outcome. Helen Clark calls on the All Blacks to crush the Australians while they've down. New Zealand reaction to the loss by the All Blacks to the Australians. Shows All Black Anton Oliver taking the blame for the loss against Australia. Comment on the Qantas involvement in running Ansett into the ground and leaving small creditors in ruins. Comment on the lack of constructive action being taken by the Pacific Forum to deal with global warming and the consequent rising of the ocean level. Shows Helen Clark encouraging all her Ministers to keep pets. Jim Anderton is shown wrapped in the arms of his pet octupus (Peoples' Bank). Shows West Coast MP, Damien O'Connor, addressing an audience about local mining and the poor decision made by Alliance MP Sandra Lee. He is reminded by a miner in the wings that his seat is still marginal. Shows Jim Anderton and Sandra Lee observing the Reefton Alliance office being pelted with food in reaction to Sandra Lee saying 'no' to mine expansion in the area. Shows a new army armoured vehicle running over an air force plane. Comment on the current situation where the armies supplies are being boosted while the air force is having its wings clipped. Shows thugs from the power company breaking into a persons house to extract money for the latest exorbitant power bill. Shows an All Black player finishing a Springbok (South African Rugby Team) and still feeling hungry. He thinks he could polish off the entire Australian Rugby Team (Wallabies) as well. Shows the relationship between government controlled power generators, empty lakes and increased revenue for power for the Reserve Bank. Shows a proposed statue for the entrance of the Sydney Harbour. Comment on Australia's policy to exclude refugees. Shows Michelle Boag's National Party purge of Parliamentary faithful. Comment on the level of ignorant public opinion over the boat people refugees trying to gain entry to Australia, by people ringing talkback radio. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2002

By: Hubbard, James, 1949-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-662-010/015

Description: 5 cartoons on political and social issues. Shows lax security on an Army base. Shows NZ Cricket rep. picking up the teams uniforms which have large perspiration marks where their hearts were beating hard during recent matches. Shows the disparity between benefits gained between Lotto winners, ACC lump sum payments and victim reparation awarded in criminal cases. Comment on the large amount of money being spent on developing a Maori trademark in relation to how popular branding is amoung Maori youth. Shows Creative New Zealand robbing a bank in broad daylight. Quantity: 5 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

Date: 2008

Reference: Eph-H-RUGBY-2008-01

Description: Poster advertising the Tri-Nations rugby union match between New Zealand and South Africa, shows a photograph of a portion of the crowd in the stand. Some are holding up letters to spell out the phrase: "Time 2 settle the score". Some wear beanie hats showing the silver fern All Black logo. Logos of the sponsors are shown at the lower edge: Ticketmaster, Adidas, Philips Tri-Nations Rugby, and All Blacks Other Titles - To Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print 920 x 1315 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers Ltd in December 2010.

Date: 2007

Reference: Eph-E-RUGBY-2007-01

Description: Shows an illustration of a burly dark rugby player (Jed Thian) with his big arms folded, wearing a black rugby shirt; its logos read Badass (instead of Adidas) and All Flacks (instead of All Blacks). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 840 x 595 mm.

Date: 2000 - 2001

From: [Calendars for the year 2001, of approximately A3 size. 2000-2001].

By: RDJ Productions Ltd

Reference: Eph-C-CALENDAR-2001-07

Description: Calendar featuring photographs of legendary New Zealand rugby player Jonah Lomu, playing rugby and at leisure. Quantity: 1 calendar. Physical Description: Photolithographs on calendar, 303 x 303 mm (closed) Provenance: Donated in 2003.

Date: 2007

By: Adidas (Firm)

Reference: Eph-H-RUGBY-2007-01

Description: Poster shows a photograph of All Black captain Richie McCaw, standing with legs astride in a haka position with his hands on his hips. He wears an Adidas All Blacks jersey, and behind him is a smoky image of a Maori stylised figure in the same position, but with protruding tongue. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 1315 x 920 mm. Provenance: Donated by Phantom Billstickers Ltd in October 2007.

Date: 1984

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-136-321

Description: The cartoon shows the dressing room of the All Blacks. There is a sign on the wall stating the new sponsorship deal. One of the players has just arrived at the park and has some bad news to tell his fellow team members. Refers to Adidas becoming a sponsor of the All Blacks requiring All Blacks to wear Adidas boots. Extended Title - The rugby union's just barred me from playing - they saw me drive up to the park in a Ford `laser'! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white and letratone on paper, 390 x 300 mm.

Date: 2005

By: Bana New Zealand - (Firm)

Reference: Eph-F-RUGBY-2005-01

Description: Scroll banner for use by spectators at football matches, in particular the series of three test matches played against the visiting British and Irish Lions, in June-July 2005. The donor attended the second test at Wellington on 2 July. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 245 x 720 mm, on plastic retractable scroll, with plastic handles. Provenance: One copy donated by Dave Adams, Wellington staff member, in 2005. On copy donated by Mrs Maree Kibblewhite, Wellington, 2005.

Date: 2005

By: Whybin TBWA (Firm)

Reference: Eph-E-RUGBY-2005-01

Description: A panorama of a quasi-historic battle scene, based on such painters as Delacroix and Gericault, but built into a montage from photographs, of the New Zealand All Blacks wrestling individually with lions, in a brooding landscape. Two copies held Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print, 425 x 1000 mm. Provenance: Donated by Whybin TBWA, Auckland, in 2005.

Date: 2003

By: Adidas (Firm)

Reference: Eph-E-RUGBY-2003-04/07

Description: Four in a series of 15 prints featuring: No. 5. Chris Jack. You don't stop a runaway train with kindness No. 7. Richie McCaw. This cyclone has two eyes No. 12. Aaron Mauger. For best results apply pressure No. 14. Doug Howlett. Stopping distance 100 metres Quantity: 4 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital prints, 840 x 600 mm. Provenance: Purchased from a private vendor, 2009.

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029739

Description: Three versions of a cartoon showing a potential new All Blacks rugby jersey design that no longer has the traditional white collar. Accompanying note from the cartoonist reads, 'The All Blacks will launch their new jersey in London next week, indications are that it will not have a traditional white collar.' The cartoons also reference a recent ammendment to the 2000 Employment Relations Act. Multiple versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 3 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0029839

Description: Cartoon shows a man selling the new All Blacks jersey, which features a black collar, silver writing, and different fits for backs and forwards. The backs jersey is slim-fitting, the forwards jersey is still quite slim, but has a slightly looser area on the sides to help with grip during scrums. A large man who wouldn't be able to fit into either style asks if they come in "coach" size. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 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: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018557

Description: Three boys crowd round a computer searching the Internet for information about replica All Black jerseys. The boy sitting in front of the computer says gleefully 'You've both been ripped off! - Look All Black jerseys thirty five bucks, Tottenham Court market, free deodoriser to mask slight smoky smell!' Context: Replica All Black jerseys are available especially cheaply in London where they have been affected by smoke from the riots that lasted for five days until brought under control by the police at the beginning of August. There has been great controversy over the steep $200 prices that Adidas are charging for the jerseys that have been made for the Rugby World Cup. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Scoop (Firm)

Reference: DCDL-0018549

Description: Shows a rugby game at which fans appear to be ripping the shirts from the All Blacks backs. Context: Adidas has been at the centre of a jersey-pricing storm since it was revealed the replica tops could be bought much cheaper overseas. The jersey had been listed for sale at $US79.99 ($NZ92.68) on the US website worldrugbyshop.com and could also be found cheaper on British websites. It was retailing for $220 in New Zealand, but retailers have dropped the price as the debate has raged. Adidas has refused to drop the wholesale price. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0018576

Description: A female bartender chats with a customer as she pours his beer. She asks him about his jersey, saying 'That's not one of those expensive Adidas jerseys is it?' and he replies 'No - it's a Christchurch "After the quake" jersey!' The jersey has on the front three rectangular shapes that are tipping over. Context: Adidas has been at the centre of a jersey-pricing storm since it was revealed the replica tops could be bought much cheaper overseas. The jersey had been listed for sale at $US79.99 ($NZ92.68) on the US website worldrugbyshop.com and could also be found cheaper on British websites. It was retailing for $220 in New Zealand, but retailers have dropped the price as the debate has raged. Adidas has refused to drop the wholesale price. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 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-0018663

Description: Text across the top reads 'No more 'embarrassadors"... the country wants HAPPY FEET!' Below is an image of the Emperor Penguin 'Happy Feet'. Icons for both 'Adidas' and 'Telecom' are crossed out. The words 'Mascot Mana - very popular' indicate the penguin and there is a lot of extra text surrounding the penguin which highlights its popularity against criticism of Adidas and Telecom. Context: Happy Feet is an Emperor Penguin which has been released back into the ocean after several months of nurturing at the Wellington Zoo. Adidas has been criticised for the very high price of the replica All Black jerseys on sale for the Rugby World Cup. Telecom has been forced to ditch a controversial campaign asking All Black supporters to abstain from sex during the Rugby World Cup. 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-0018573

Description: Text reads 'Jersey cash cow' and shows the new Adidas All Black jersey. Context: Adidas has been at the centre of a jersey-pricing storm since it was revealed the replica tops could be bought much cheaper overseas. The jersey had been listed for sale at $US79.99 ($NZ92.68) on the US website worldrugbyshop.com and could also be found cheaper on British websites. It was retailing for $220 in New Zealand, but retailers have dropped the price as the debate has raged. Adidas has refused to drop the wholesale price. (Stuff - 11 August 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Darroch, Bob 1940- :[Digital cartoons published in the Whangarei Report]

By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0018639

Description: An enormously overweight young man stands outside a sports shop which is selling 'Genuine A.B. shirts, hp terms available' and tells a friend that 'Adidas paid me $200 to say my shirt ISN'T one of theirs'. Another sign in the shop reads 'AB shirts support the All Blacks and New Zealand (made in China). Context: The controversial price of the Adidas rugby shirts. Global sporting goods company Adidas tonight defended the price of its replica All Blacks jerseys as "absolutely fair and reasonable". 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-0018600

Description: The title reads 'New release of rugby jerseys' Below are four All Black jerseys; the first is printed with the words 'NZRU being screwed?, the second has the words '$220 'n' all I got was this shirt!', the third is plain and collarless but has an asterisk that refers the reader to the message 'black lettering on black background reads 'This is an all black shirt', and the last shirt has the name 'Adidas' printed below a hand making a rude gesture. Context: Adidas has been at the centre of a jersey-pricing storm since it was revealed the replica tops could be bought much cheaper overseas. The jersey had been listed for sale at $US79.99 ($NZ92.68) on the US website worldrugbyshop.com and could also be found cheaper on British websites. It was retailing for $220 in New Zealand, but retailers have dropped the price as the debate has raged. Adidas has refused to drop the wholesale price. (Stuff - 11 August 2011)ist holds a Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).