Middle East - Foreign relations

Date: 2002

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-671-001/018

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Shows the 'Peace Processor' machine in action where Jewish and Palestinian antagonists are placed in one end of the machine and after numerous processes they come out the same. Jim Anderton proposes drastic remedies for medical problems. Shows Helen Clark as a mother trying to deal with her infantile fighting MPs. Shows Labour's Finance Minister, Michael Cullen, taking money from Health and Education to top-up the Government's Superannuation Scheme and then borrowing money to fund Health and Education. This is to show people that the Government is not borrowing to fund the Superannuation Scheme. Shows the Alliance Party waka spliting apart with rowers rowing in two different directions. Comment on Israel blaming Yasser Arafat and the Palestinians for the devastation caused to Palestine by the Israeli military. Shows Queen Elizabeth expressing her appreciation for having turned up for her mothers funeral and having worn a dress rather than her trade-mark trouser suit. Comment on the effectiveness of Jim Anderton in Government. Comment on Jim Anderton's pattern of changing political skins from Labour to New Labour to the Alliance and now onto what ever his new Party will be called. Comment on the poor showing of the National Party in public opinion. Shows a customer to the new Kiwibank wanting to have an account in both Kiwibank and with his existing bank until he decides later which way to go. He adds that Mr Anderton must understand this as he is assuming the same position over being the Government leader of the Alliance but setting up a new party in opposition to them later in the year. Comment on shift from Privy Council to NZ Appointed Court - infers that the new system will be more a roll of the dice rather than a matter of impartially balancing the scales of justice. Comment on the Helen Clark art forgery incident. Illustrates the demonisation of Yasser Arafat. Comment on the increasing need for vigilence in protecting our children from all forms of violence and abuse. Comment on NZ losing the right to co-host the Rugby World Cup with reference to the Helen Clark art forgery incident. Shows the Auckland public looking for alternate ways to blanket spraying to get rid of the Painted Apple Moth. A suggestion is to make the Rugby Union and Trevor Mallard responsible for its protection. This refers to them losing the right to co-host the Rugby World Cup. Comment on National's new tax package. Quantity: 18 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies.

Date: 2000

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-

Reference: H-616-001/050

Description: 49 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Topics include the Olympic Games in Sydney, drugs in sport, rugby, women's hockey, corruption in sport (cricket), the falling value of New Zealand dollar, economic woes, the Government's 'Closing the Gaps' policy, superannuation, the dole, taxation and business, student loans, New Zealand's outwards migration, overstayers in New Zealand, televising of parliament, the political style of Helen Clark and of Marian Hobbs, the Coalition, parental leave, Jim Anderton's proposal for a 'Peoples' Bank', travel health scare, health issues and the Treaty of Waitangi, the proposed extension of the matrimonial property act to same sex partners, animal testing, prison sentences, railway crossing accidents and Transrail, Serbian elections, the United States Presidential election, conflict and bigotry in the Middle East, subdivision issues in Queenstown, and pets. corruption in sport (swimming) sexism in sport heavy use of commercials between television coverage of Olympic Games Helen Clark and Jenny Shipley fight for the attention of Australian Premier, Howard New Zealands monetary woes Labour Party and business relationship hindered by compliance costs Treaty of Waitangi considerations in hospital waiting list priorities, childrens role-models, blood clots durin air travel, MP's travel perks. Quantity: 49 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: A4 photocopies

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

Reference: H-674-066/087

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Obituary to the Queen Mother. The two methods of applying pressure in the Middle East crisis, awesome fire power and suicide bombers. Helen Clark welcomes Jim Anderton back into the fold of the Labour party. The New Zealand cricket team manage to pull a rabbit from the hat to draw a test series. Jim Anderton leads his followers to another promised land shown as a high wire that's going nowhere. As President George W Bush calls for Israel to withdraw from Palestine, a dog (Ariel Sharon) urinates on his leg. President Bush tries to mediate peace negotiations betweem Arafat and Sharon. A septic tank is on daily call to clean up the mess in the Alliance Party caucus. Two coffins are carried by pallbearers. The first contains the body of the Queen Mother, the second, the remains of Helen Clark's plans for a Republic. Bill English hears the news that Helen Clark has enough support to rule for life. Comment on Helen Clark's involement in signing art works that she didn't paint. Graham Murries coaching career is resurected following the Hurricanes win over the Brumbies. Lawyers discuss the reasons not to sever links with the Privy Council; many of the reasons are led by self interest. The United States congratulates itself while Israel and Palestine come closer and closer to annihilation. New Zealand's arm is severed by an axe as they reach out to hold the Rugby World Cup host status. The axeman is Australian. Baby Kahu Drurie is returned to her family by a New Zealand police officer following being kidnapped. Winston Peters wonders whats happening to New Zealand when he exposes the Treaty grievance industry and Helen Clark is shown to be a forger, the result is her popularity soars and his doesn't move. Comment on the Catholic church's lax approach to priests having sex with their congregation. Shows the positive effect on the New Zeland Police the progress of two high profile cases have had. The NZRFU offer the two executives who negotiated the World Cup Host contracts a gun and two bullets to end their misery. Israeli tanks crush the Palestinian Refugee Camp in an effort to end the cycle of hate. Derek Fox accuses jounalists of Maori-bashing when they ask for accountability over the appointment of conman John Davy as CEO of the Maori Television Service. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1975

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-134-793

Description: This cartoon is set in the Middle East and there are several oil rigs in the distance. Minister of Agriculture, Colin Moyle, is introducing himself to a sheik who is sitting on a mat outside a tent, beside which a large car is parked. The Arab man misinterprets Mr Moyle's greeting. A few goats are watching. Extended Title - 'Hullo, there! I'm Moyle' 'No,I'M oil - you borrower'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 280 x 406 mm

Date: 2002

Reference: H-668-021/037

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Democracy Zimbabwe style, reactions to the news that Tau Henare is returning to politics, WINZ gives new hope to struggling artists, aftermath of the twin towers attack in New York, ACC reinstate lump sum payments for sexual abuse victims, Labour Government buy Maori votes through Moari TV funding, modern day Robin Hood and Little John - robbing the poor to give to the rich, levels of public concern over the leadership battle within the Alliance party, Helen Clark prepares for her meeting with George W Bush, Police ineffective at curbing Gang involvement in drugs, Alliance Party alikened to a Palestinian suicide bomber, the rich meet to discuss the plight of the poor, ex-MP's travel perks, Jim Anderton about to jump out of the Alliance waka, Helen Clark trys to convince Peter, her husband, to learn golf so he can play with George Bush, Marian Hobbs as an avenging angel tells commercial radio what to play, the uneven stand-off between Israel and Palestine. Quantity: 17 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

Date: 2002

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-681-001/016

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Shows the Beehive spinning, refers to the political spin that happens leading up to an election. It seems that everyone is polled leading up to the election, including the hereford cow population. National Party President Michelle Boag spends the weekend putting Bill English's cabinet together, not his political cabinet but rather his coffin. Maurice Williamson, National Party MP makes Michelle Boag walk the plank of the National Party Pirate ship. Labour Party leader and Prime Minister, Helen Clark, gets ready to hang Winston Peters. As the country seeks improved work conditions, leave provisions and longer holidays, the Sri Lankan boat people show a keeness to come to New Zealand to work. Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, seeks to differentiate between asylum seekers and people and abos (aborigines) and people. Australian rugby players beat up the referee thinking someone called him a refugee. Helen Clarke (Eve) trys to tempt Peter Dunne (Adam) into eating an apple. Jim Andrton looks on from a tree as a serpent. Helen Clark paces the floor wondering which of the Parties, the Greens or United Future, are most infuriating. An Israeli soldier suggests a reporter could say that in the latest Israeli attack on Palestine that "Palestinian arms were uncovered", he holds a persons left arm in his hand. Helen Clark invites Peter Dunne into her office. He enters with a trojan horse with the sign 'moral right' around its neck. A photo of the main coalition family and includes Helen Clark, Michael Cullen, Jim Anderton and Peter Dunne. In drought and famine stricken Zimbabwe a man digs for oil seeing this as a way to get American President George W. Bush to have an interest in getting rid of the current leader, Robert Mugabe. A rugby union umpire takes the field wearing an American football padded and helmeted uniform. Refers to the assault on a rugby referee by a spectator in South Africa. Quantity: 16 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

Date: 1975

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :60 cartoon photocopies published 1975 - 1976 in Sunday News.

Reference: H-358-025

Description: Shows a group of men approaching a Middle Eastern man (OPEC). They all have large smiles on their faces and have brought him gifts such as a mug, a box tied with a ribbon and a sheep. The Middle Eastern man is standing next to a tap which has a drip of oil coming out. In the distance are a number of oil wells. Refers to oil supplies from the Middle East. Extended Title - International greasing... Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-539-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the growing gap between the rich and poor in New Zealand. Soldiers explain why it is humane to cut people's throats once they've been driven from their homes. Jenny Shipley reacts negatively to Jim Bolger's book. Jenny Shipley does a unicycle act on the high/slack wire. She can't look down for fear of falling, and she can't look up for fear of the coalition government she carries on her shoulders. Jack Elder and Tuku Morgan line-up behind Tau Henare in a new political allegiance. The American Republicans are exposed in their determination to impeach President Clinton over sex allegations no matteer what public opinion is. Jenny Shipley announces under National's new housing policy people in sub-standard housing will be assisted to buy their properties rather than rent them. Tim Shadbolt has been re-elected Mayor of Invercargill. Russia backs the bloody regime of Slobodan Milosivic against the Albanians. Jenny Shipley receives a negative reaction from the Dairy Board members over comments they should dig their own graves and make their wills. Jenny Shipley's intention of ending the Producer Board's statutory monopolies is thinnly veiled to avoid farmer backlash prior to the election. The Labour Party surges in the polls although their visibility is low. A paralell is drawn between roading reforms proposals and the manner Warriors' boss comments on players like Matthew Ridge. Commment on telephone electronic cueing messages. Canadian newspapers report that Wellington has the best views in the world. A Wellintonian watches as storms blow uprooted trees, boats, cars and other debris past his window. General Pinochet in jail being interrogated over his part in crimes of terrorism committed against Chilean critics of his Military Junta. Two contenders for the Auckland Blues Rugby coaching job are given a lesson in sportsmanship. Otago win the NPC (National Provincial Championships). Palestinian and Israeli leaders are booed by their supporters for their efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. The Met. office build an ark as an indication of the weather to come. Tuariki Delamere considers his political future. Tau Henare sums up the essence of his new Mauri Pacific Party. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1978

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, August 1977 - December 1979.]

Reference: A-331-068

Description: The cartoon shows Jimmy Carter blocking the barrel of a gun, representing the middle east, with his finger. Refers to the efforts of Jimmy Carter to create peace in the middle east. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 275 x 215mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 2000

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-

Reference: H-618-001/074

Description: 74 cartoons on political and social issues. The topics include National Party style ('radical conservatism'), political aspects of the ban on native forest logging on the West Coast, bribery and corruption in international cricket, softening of the macho image of Super 12 Players, the fatal shooting Steven Wallace by police in Waitara, email viruses, underage drinking, tax on cigarettes, greenhouse gas emission control, the entrenched position of Christine Rankin, Head of WINZ, television presenter Paul Holmes, the sale of the cell phone spectrum to Maori, Americas' Cup yachtsmen, the rebel coup in Fiji, prisoners' rights, All Black rugby, Maori activisim and cultural sensitivites, the falling New Zealand dollar, falling business confidence, the Employments Contracts Act, the legal staus of cannabis, the Coalition between the Labour Party and Alliance, the flight of underpaid and overworked young doctors from New Zealand, unseasonable weather, the meeting between the Presidents of North and South Korea, the Budget, the Government's 'Closing the Gaps' policy, underfunding of the army, muck-raking by ACT politician Richard Prebble, drugs in sport, the takeover by Qantas of Ansett New Zealand, political scandal and the sacking of Dover Samuels as Minister of Maori Affairs, child abuse, dangerous driving by truck drivers, the conflict over Israel, the dangers of excusing away mental illness, Helen Clark's leadership style, alcohol and sportsmen, railway accidents, republicism and Tandor Nancos of the Green Party, the Bledisloe Cup, cannabis use, forest fires in the United States, extended sittings in Parliament, the Employment Relations Bill, speed limits, the loss of Kursk, the Russian submarine, defence expenditure, controversy over Maori domestic violence, rising petrol prices. Quantity: 74 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: A4 horizontal bromides

Date: 1969 - 1984

By: Waite, Keith, 1927-2014; Daily Mirror (Newspaper)

Reference: B-141-001/032

Description: Original cartoons by Waite that appeared in the Daily Mirror from 1969-1984 commenting on political issues in England. Quantity: 32 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Original ink drawings Provenance: Donation: Mr Keith Waite, England 1993

Date: 2001

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

Reference: H-673-068/089

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Comment about a biased referee during the Wellington vs Canterbury Ranfurly Shield match. Jenny Shipley threatens to deal ruthlessly with anyone in her caucus who plots against her. All Black selectors search for new talent in war zones. All Black coach looks to recruit referee Steve Walsh for the next All Black tour as he has shown he can single handedly alter the course of a game. Michael Cullen gifts Helen Clark and Jim Anderton the National Airline, Air New Zealand. Osama bin Laden speaks from the security of the Afghanistan mountain cave. Jenny Shipley steps down from National Party leadership, Bill English is nervous about what this means for him. Helen Clark's big moment - she is about to speak to the President of the United States but she's in bed, and he makes the toll call collect. Gary Toomy is paid out by taxpayer money to leave the Air New Zealand Board. The public try and understand why the Muslim world hasn't retaliated against bin Laden for causing the deaths of over 300 Pakistanis in the twin towers attack. President Bush tries to reassure the American public following the Sept. 11 attacks. Damage is assesses in Kabul following a series of wars, the last attacks being from the United States led forces. Comment on the daily and new dangers facing United States representatives. The Pentagon announces they are now dropping more food into Afghanistan than they are blowing up. Comment on the world wide fear of anthrax. Shows the Lions team, winners of the 2000 rugby tournament are in 2001 the pussycats of the competition. Rod Donald stands up to Jim Anderton on their reasons for choosing GE as their bottom-line issue when considering whether to support the coalition or not. Shows the political double-talk and deals being made over the growing refugee crisis. Shows that military force is no respecter of any religion. Shows Auckland Mayor, John Banks walking on water. Shows the hit and miss nature of American airstrikes in Afghanistan where innocent targets are frequently hit by accident. Wayne Mason's song 'Nature Enter Me' wins best NZ song at the same time NZ is divided over Genetic Engineering. Shows everyday genetic engineering in action when an unattractive but wealthy man asks a young and attractive woman to have children with him. Quantity: 23 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1977

From: Waite, Keith :Eight original cartoons published between 1973 and 1981.

Reference: B-146-229

Description: The cartoon shows Henry Kissinger and Anwar el Sadat getting off an Egyptian Airlines plane in Israel. Moshe Dayan and Golda Meir are ther to meet them. Kissinger is happy to see them and is shaking hands with Dayan and Meir but Sadat seems to be ignoring them. In turn Meir and Dayan seem to be iognoring Sadat. Refers to American attempts to make peace between Israel and Egypt. Extended Title - "Then, next week, I hope to make peace with the Arabs." - Kissinger. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 465 x 325 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1973

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

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-134-400

Description: This cartoon relates to the Watergate scandal and conspiracy charges against President Nixon. It features Nixon sheltering under his desk as missiles labelled Impeachment, Reveal, Resign, Admit, Tell and Explain are coming in through the window. He is holding a smoking gun and is talking on the telephone to Henry Kissinger who has been in the Middle East arranging a ceasefire, asking him to arrange one for him back here. Other Titles - Resign Other Titles - Reveal Other Titles - Explain Other Titles - Tell Extended Title - Impeachment Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 282 x 362 mm

Date: 1971 - 1987

By: Gibbard, Leslie, 1945-2010

Reference: B-142-076/128

Description: Cartoons done by Gibbard while in England commenting on political issues of the day, both in England and overseas from 1971-1987. Quantity: 53 photocopy/ies of cartoons. Physical Description: Photocopies of ink drawings various sizes Provenance: Donation: Mr Les Gibbard, London 1993

Date: 2002

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

Reference: H-674-108/125

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Shows the Police trying to deal with huge traffic queues from Wellington to Levin by setting up speed cameras after Levin to catch the people speeding who are trying to make up the time. Labour feign being blackmailed by the Greens so they appear to have a reason to call an early election. The Queen of England is surrounded by the mess following her Jubilee party, but remains amused. Comment on the New Zealand couple who denied their baby medical care with the result the baby died. The couple are drawn in the style of NZ Gothic. Bill English hears that 1 in 4 National Party supporters are considering voting for Labour to keep the Greens out of the next Government. Shows Helen Clark undermining Trevor Mallard to the press over his handling of the Teachers pay negotiations. Helen Clark is advised that calling an early election without good reason will do her no harm. The leaders of National, ACT, Greens and NZ First whine about Helen Clark calling an early election when her popularity is high. Bill English takes heart in the news that the favourite teams for the Soccer World Cup have been eliminated from the competitions. He sees this as a sign for his hopes in the 2002 elections. Jim Anderton launches his new Political party the 'Jim Anderton's Progressive Coalition Party'. A teacher schools his class on how they can help escalate pressure on the government over teacher salaries and conditions. Winston Peters stirs from the political wilderness to address an audience of 500 trapped elderly people. Jim Anderton wears a jester's hat (pretend Alliance member) and regrets having to take it off. Around him are other hats of political parties he has belonged to or is about to belong to. The Greens outline their policy on GE organisms and cannabis. There is an obvious disparity in their requirement for safety between the two substances. Comment on the lack of support for signing the Kyoto Protocol on Global Warming. Helen Clark seeks to rule as a majority government. The minor parties all agree that she can't. Shows public being notified of the closing of the Wellington Evening Post and the merger of the Evening Post with the Dominion. President Bush outlines his plans for a Middle East peace. It includes the Palestinian leader, Arafat, being relegated to an outhouse. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1973

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-134-480

Description: This cartoon relates to the oil crisis and features two stereotypical Arab men sitting in a tent. Outside can be seen an oil refinery labelled Mecca (Most Essential Commondity Controlled by Arab states). A stereotypical Japanese man dressed in Arab clothes is bowing to the two Arabs, and one of them is commenting to the other with the words that form the title of this cartoon. Published in the Sports Post. Other Titles - Most Essential Commodity Controlled by Arab States (MECCA) Extended Title - Japanese bow to Arab oil threats. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 400 x 356 mm

Date: 1973

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-134-401

Description: This cartoon features peace talks in the Middle East. Tables are set up in an 'L' shape in the middle of the desert. There is an abandoned car and tank on the sand and a signpost to Suez. One side of the table is occupied by men in uniforms but the other is empty and in the distance three camels and their riders are racing away. One of those remaining at the table is making the commment that forms the title of the cartoon. Label on verso is dated Tues 13/11 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 317 x 397 mm

Date: 2002

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-

Reference: H-677-001/025

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Shows father and son watching a World Cup Soccer game. The boy comments that he's going to play soccer when he grows up as it gives him all day to do something else. Comment on the nature of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. Shows Sharon and Arafat as two dogs. Sharon is huge and dangerous and Arafat is small and timid. George W Bush points out Arafat as being the dangerous dog and the other needing to be put on a lead for his own protection. Comparing the Black Caps cricket performance with the teachers strike. The Beehive is bombarded by a swarm of Painted Apple Moth demanding an apology from Helen Clark. Refers to all the apologies Clark has given recently. Nandor Tanczos argues that using cannabis has never done him any harm. Helen Clark defends her position on giving special treatment to Maori. Walking frames are unloaded ready for a political address by Winston Peters. Helen Clark prays to God to look after the country while she campaigns. She reassures God she'll pick the job up again on the 28th of July (the day after the election). Jim Anderton receives a gold Mickey Mouse watch from his former Alliance Party colleagues. A New Zealand couple receive a written apology from Helen Clark for the things she will do once back in power. Helen Clark and Bill English get breifed about not hitting below the belt. Helen Clark's belt (popularity) goes all the way up to her arm-pits and Bill English's belt only comes up to her knees. A storm cloud (resurgent unionism) rains over a school. The forecast is for continuing stormy weather for the next three years. Helen Clark stands on a chair screaming as 4 large rats (Rising Dollar, Falling Commodity Prices, Popularity Decline, Rising Interest Rates) approach her. A child comments on the 2002 snap election. Helen Clark does the Dance of the Seven Veils with possible election dates. The audience call for her to give them a date. A man is about to take a pill (rural GP subsidy) but it is too little to help with his condition, a giant knife (rural dissolution policies) through his body. Shows Winston Peters using immigration to brew up trouble as a way of getting back into power. Comment on the number of apologies the Prime Minister has been making. Comment on the likelihood of the Teacher Settlement Package being ratified. Shows Helen Clark ticking off the list of apologies she's planning to make. Comment on the possibility of a mad-cow disease outbreak in New Zealand. Shows Helen Clark holding firm on not letting anything out in regards to the possible election date. Shows Air New Zealand's new no-frills airline, the plane has no seats. Quantity: 25 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies