Rugby football player, All Black, in the 1980-1990s. Made a Knight of the New Zealand Order of Merit at the Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours 2012 for services to mental health and rugby.
Kirwan, John James (Sir), 1964-
Metro magazine :176 billboards, showing covers of issues of the magazine. 1981-2001.
Date: 1981 - 2001
By: Chen, William, active 1980-1990s; Metro (Periodical)
Reference: Eph-D-SERIAL-Metro
Description: Includes posters for the following issues: 1981: October, November 1982: February, April, May, June, September, November, December 1983: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November 1984: January, February, March, April, July (Rod Dixon), August, September, October (David Lange puppet), November 1985: March, April (Chase Corporation staff Colin Reynolds and Seph Glew), May, June, July (Jim McLay), August, September, October, December 1986: January, February (Douglas Myers), March (Atareta Poananga), May, June (Tim Shadbolt illustration), July, August (Rugby players John Kirwan and David Kirk), October 1987: January (Katherine Tizard), February, March (Morrie Davis), April, May, June, July, August, September, November (Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes), December 1988: January, February (Cricketers Willie Watson and Danny Morrison), March, April, May, June (Rugby player Michael Jones), July (Sir Frank Rutter), September, October, November, December 1989: January, February, March (killer Wayne Roycroft), April (Tim Shadbolt), May, June (Auckland rugby team), August, September, October, November (policeman John Hughes), December 1990 : January, February, March, April, May, July (Sandra Coney, Phillida Bunkle, Clare Matheson, Dame Silvia Cartwright), August, September, October, November, December (Jennifer Ward-Lealand) 1991: January, March, April, May, June (Charles Reichelmann and Erin "Larry" Denize), July, September, October, November, December (Colin Knox) 1992: January, April, May, June, July, September, November 1993: January, February, March (cricketer Dipak Patel), April (accident victim Michael Reid), [May - dated from INNZ] (Bill Ralston), June, July, September, October (eyes of Peter Scherer and Paul Norris), December 1994: January, March (Richard prebble), April, June, July, August, September (five North Harbour rugby players), October, November (Sandra Lee), December ("Felicity Ferret") 1995: February (Peter Mwai), March, April (crime victim Ray Mills), May, June, August, September, October (James Tamata), November, December 1996: January, February, April (Rainton Hastie), May (Tom Leigh), July (Ross Applegren), August (Suzanne Paul), September, November (rugby player Jonah Lomu), December 1997: March, May, August (TV actress Lucy Lawless) 1998: June (Lulu - Lisa Marie Alach), July (singer Neil Finn) 1999: February (Pam Corkery), March (Neil Roberts), April (Helen Clark), July (Lisa Banfield), August (broadcaster Paul Holmes), September (Auckland mayor Christine Fletcher), October (comedian-actor John Clarke), December (Luke and Mark Reihana) 2000: January (Carol Hirschfeld), February, March, May, June, July, August, October (murderer Genesis Mahanga), November (Dover Samuels), December 2001: January, February, March (broadcaster John Campbell), April (David Lange), April, May, June (murder victim Marie Jamieson), July, August, September William Chen was the Art Director responsible for most of these billboards. Quantity: 176 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on posters. Physical Description: Photolithographs on posters, 550 x 410 mm. Provenance: Donated by "Metro" Magazine in 2001.
"John Kirwan should apply! He'd excel at guiding them through depression!" 27 November,...
Date: 2007
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0008142
Description: Shows a man reading a newspaper with the headline "All Black coach job up for grabs". He comments that former All Black player John Kirwan would be good for the job, especially since his experience with overcoming depression would help the team after their loss during the 2007 World Cup. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :"if you're looking up politicians - you're at the wrong e...
Date: 2013
From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].
By: Waikato Times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0025277
Description: In a display hall a man is looking at a list, which stretches down the hall, of the 'Most trusted Kiwis'. First, second and third are Sir John Kirwan, Willie Apaiata and Richie McCaw. The attendant tells him that if he is looking for politicians 'you're at the wrong end of the room'. In the Readers' Digest poll, published in June 2013, of the most trusted New Zealanders, Sir John Kirwan, Willie Apaiata and Richie McCaw topped the list for the third year in a row. All politicians came well down the list. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Ekers, Paul, 1961-:"This lot are Kiwis mate, apparently John Kirwan's said the World Cu...
Date: 2006
From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]
Reference: DCDL-0030152
Description: Shows a group of protestors holding signs 'Blasphemy' and 'Unbeliever!'. Two police officers stand on the pavement beside them. One of the officers informs his colleague that the group are protesting against John Kirwan. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :The depression hotline. 9 March 2015
Date: 2015
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0030939
Description: A woman from the Depression Hotline is on the telephone to Sir John Kirwan and tells him "The Depression Hotline has been flat out since your involvement Sir John". Kirwan thinks this is from talking about his own experiences of depression on television advertisements, but is shocked when told "No - since you started coaching the Blues!" Refers to Kirwan's unsuccessful performance as head coach of the Auckland-based Blues rugby team. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
'Like Minds, Like Mine' campaign videos
Date: [ca 2002-2003]
From: Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand : Records
By: Chunn, Michael Jonathan, 1952-; Kirwan, John James (Sir), 1964-; L'Estrange-Corbet, Denise Ann (Dame), 1960-; Tocker, Mahinarangi, 1955?-2008
Reference: OHDL-004655
Description: Nine videos, released in three phases, created for the 'Like Minds, Like Mine' public education campaign led by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. Likely shown on television. Phase one and two videos were created circa 2002 and phase three videos were created in October 2003. Phase one: - International - New Zealanders Phase two: - Denise - John - Mahinarangi - Mike Phase three: - Lana - Lee - Racheal Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Phase one and two videos delivered to the Library on a compact disc labelled "Like Minds, Like Mine Advertising. Phase 1, New Zealanders International. Phase 2, Denise, John, Mahinarangi, Mike". Phase three videos delivered on a compact disc labelled "Like Minds, Like Mine. Phase 3 Advertising. 3x45 second TVCs. October 2003". Quantity: 9 digital video file(s). Search dates: 2002 - 2003
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :'I got my knighthood for helping people deal with depression'. 5 ...
Date: 2012
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021625
Description: Shows All Black John Kirwan and former Labour Finance Minister Cullen, discussing the reasons behind the knighthoods each received. Context: Kirwan has been used as a role model for people suffering from depression. Michael Cullen spoke of a recession during his time as Minister of Finance. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Depression Dot. 23 March 2014
Date: 2014
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0027782
Description: Cartoon depicting Auckland Blues Coach John Kirwan on a billboard for Depression.org.nz outside a building. Inside a man is on the telephone to Kirwan saying the big increase in numbers of depressed people is noticeable after the Blues play. Refers to Kirwan's role in mental health campaigns and the Auand Blues rugby team performances. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :The Awful Blues. 21 April 2014
Date: 2014
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0027924
Description: Shows the search team for the MH370 sending a robotic submarine into the water. A supervisor on the phone tells staff "While it's down there John Kirwan wants us to keep an eye out for another first five!". Refers to the Auckland Blues rugby team. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Benji. 21 April 2014
Date: 2014
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0027968
Description: Shows Benji Marshall on a cross. Fans of the Auckland Blues rugby team stand underneath and comment that "It's tough but he was hired as a sort of saviour!" "Maybe if he'd had a different coach!" "Yeah - it's not as if he's the only one looking lost at the Blues!". Refers to Benji Marshall leaving the Auckland Blues. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :'Sir John, before you take up the Blues coaching job, how about a...
Date: 2012
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022373
Description: Shows former All Black John Kirwan who is about to take up the Blues coaching job, being invited to give advice to the Labour Caucus. Another man is thinking about the Labour Party being in a deep depression. Context: Sir John Kirwan has been a role model for those suffering from depression; he has appeared in news clips exhorting people to be more open about depression and deal with it properly. Sir John Kirwan is understood to be the next Blues Super 15 rugby coach named this afternoon. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :"Have faith in your team and tactics. Ignore the media." 3 May 2014
Date: 2014
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0028299
Description: Cartoon shows Hurricanes coach, Mark Hammett, taking a phone call in the middle of the night, and offering advice to someone to "have faith in your team and tactics. Ignore the media. Remember the darkest hour is right before the dawn..." His partner tries to sleep and tells him that if it's Blues coach John Kirwan on the phone to "get him to ring back at a decent hour". Hammett replies, "No, it's Labour Leader David Cunliffe." Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :"Shame the switch from league was such a botch-up at the Blues, B...
Date: 2014
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0028291
Description: Cartoon shows Blues head coach, Sir John Kirwan, consoling player Benji Marshall after he was released from a five year contract with the Blues rugby union team in order to return to rugby league. Kirwan tells him that if he gets depressed, "don't be too proud to seek help", referencing Kirwan's advocacy for the New Zealand Health Promotion Agency's website, www.depression.org Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Ekers, Paul, 1961-:JK gets gong. 7 June 2012
Date: 2012
From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]
Reference: DCDL-0028459
Description: Black and white cartoon shows legendary rugby player and coach, John Kirwan, who was made a Knights Companion of the Order of New Zealand on the Queens Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours List 2012 for services to mental health and rugby. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).