Apiata, Bill Henry, 1972-

Date: 2008

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

Reference: DCDL-0005815

Description: In the first four of five frames Corporal Willie Apiata is shown is various dangerous military operations demonstrating great bravery. In the last frame he is shown terrified as he prepares to meet a barrage of reporters and cameramen. Refers to the special training that Bill Apiata had to prepare him for media interviews. Willie Apiata was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery under fire during the Afghanistan conflict in 2004, after carrying a wounded compatriot across a battlefield to receive medical treatment. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0013572

Description: The cartoon shows Corporal Willie Apiata carrying a large weapon and staring out of the cartoon at viewer. Behind him is a fellow soldier who is getting instructions by phone from headquarters who say that Willie has 'to wear goggles and a helmet because he is terrifying everybody, not just the Taleban'. Refers to a photograph taken by a foreign photographer of Willie Apiata who is a member of the SAS and who is in action in Afghanistan. Willie Apiata received the Victoria Cross for bravery a year or two ago. The photo has been printed in many newspapers and there is some anxiety that the exposure might put Apiata in danger. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0003536

Description: Caricature of Corporal Willy Apiata with a Victoria Cross around his neck. Corporal Willy Apiata saved a comrade in Afghanistan as a member of New Zealand's SAS forces and won the Victoria Cross. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DCDL-0013563

Description: Shows a caricature on a television screen of Willie Apiata holding a machine gun. Text reads 'The Herald may have blown the cover of war hero Willie Apiata today..by publishing THIS photo on the front page....!!' More text reads 'If you want more information check out website'. Refers to the photograph of Willie Apiata in Afghanistan that was published by the Herald. It was considered that the publication of the photo could put Willie Apiata in danger; it certainly got a lot of attention from delighted females! Willie Apiata received the Vicoria Cross for bravery and is a member of the elite SAS troops in Afghanistan. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

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

Reference: DCDL-0013200

Description: Shows a burglar assessing the Victoria Cross medals they have stolen from the Army Museum. He hopes that they didn't pinch Corporal Apiata's one. In the background his partner in crime has been grabbed through a window and blood has been spilt. Refers to the robbery of the Victoria Cross medals from the Waiouru Army Museum. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0013649

Description: The cartoon shows four members of New Zealand's crack SAS fighting force wearing crazy masks - a pig, a clown etc. One of them says they have been told to stay covered and not stand out in a crowd. Refers to the photograph of Willie Apiata in Afghanistan that was published by the Herald. It was considered that the publication of the photo could put Willie Apiata in danger; it certainly got a lot of attention from delighted females! Willie Apiata received the Vicoria Cross for bravery and is a member of the elite SAS troops in Afghanistan. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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).

Date: 2012

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

By: Fairfax New Zealand Limited

Reference: DCDL-0022384

Description: Shows two small boys, rushing into the kitchen dressed as soldiers and carrying rifles, to tell their mother that Willie Apiata has a job at an outdoors pursuits centre. Context: Papakura has pulled in famous names from its military heritage to open an outdoor pursuits centre for young people. Corporal Apiata, a member of the Special Air Service based at the Papakura military camp, opened a "Victoria Cross conference room" lined with portraits of Victoria Cross winners. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0029329

Description: Black and white cartoon shows Willie Apiata, recipient of the Victoria Cross for New Zealand, sitting in the front passenger seat of a taxi, holding a machine gun. The taxi driver smiles as a passenger in the back seat who might otherwise have caused trouble for the driver, looks warily at Apiata and pays his cab fare. Cartoon references the death of an Auckland taxi driver and renewed calls to make security cameras compulsory in taxis. (Radio New Zealand, 1 February 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

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

Reference: DCDL-0028532

Description: Cartoon depicts a spin doctor showing a disconsolate Labour Party leader David Cunliffe, the annual Readers Digest list of Most Trusted People. He suggests that Cunliffe would have to perform an act of "extreme bravery" as did Apiata to lift his ranking in the list. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).