Restaurateur, businessman and politician. National Member of Parliament for Whangarei 1981-1999, Minister of Police 1990-1999. Mayor of Auckland City 2001-2004 and 2007-2010. Awarded CNZM for services to local body affairs at the Queens Birthday Honours 2011.
Banks, John Archibald (Hon), 1946-
Clark, Laurence [Klarc] :[Cartoons by Clark from the NZ Herald 1991-1994]
Date: 1991 - 1994
By: Clark, Laurence, 1949-; New Zealand herald (Newspaper)
Reference: A-301-001/027
Description: Cartoons commenting on mainly political subjects that appeared in the New Zealand Herald from 1991-1994. Quantity: 27 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings Provenance: Donation: Mr Laurence Clark, Auckland 1995
Tremain, Garrick 1941-:61 cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times between 10 Octobe...
Date: 2001
By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)
Reference: H-661-001/061
Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 61 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size
Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Home sweet home. And when Auckland's reservoirs are al...
Date: 1994
From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Editorial cartoons. 23 March - 14 June 1994
Reference: H-106-063
Description: Shows John Banks in his pyjamas kneeling beside his bed and praying. A voice is heard in answer to his prayers. Refers to the Auckland water crisis and to Bank's campaign to restore traditional moral values Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).
Letters and submissions
Date: 1810-1995
From: Bliss, Charles Henry (Dr), 1909-1997 : Papers relating to his life and work
Reference: MS-Papers-5683-07
Description: Comprises letters from Bliss to newspapers, MPs and others on issues, especially religious; and writings on faith, heredity, free will, indoctrination, opsimathy and the Bill of Rights; and a reprint of a letter from the Duke of Wellington to Lord Bradford (1810) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s - 1990s :Garrick Tremain's Birdwatcher's Guide 21. The JonBan...
From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-:Cartoons entered in the 1992 Qantas Media Awards
Reference: A-296-143
Description: Shows a bird, similar to a quail, with the face of John Banks. Refers to John Banks as a politican. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies.
Dungeon of Misery and Despair (aka Mayoralty). "Dammit Dick - Stop hogging all the fun ...
Date: 16 July 2007
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-080
Description: Shows John Banks standing outside a jail room door asking Auckland City Mayor Dick Hubbard to let him in and have his turn. The jail room is called the "Dungeon of Misery and Despair (aka Mayoralty)". Refers to the Auckland City Mayoralty. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 16 CARTOON to PIX-ON-HAND [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 300 x 420mm
Auckland Burger now super-sized. "As for ingredient choice - You'll eat what you're given"
Date: 29 March 2009
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-193
Description: Shows Auckland City Mayor John Banks as a burger vendor. He offers a super-sized burger. Refers to the Super City proposal for Auckland Region. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - MONDAY CARTOON - 3003A? CARTOON - 157.2MM X 129.5 Pls correct, send to MediaGrid, GNZHARTPIX [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 225x330 mm
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :23 copies of cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and...
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.
Scott, Thomas 1947?- :Police Minister Banks here New Zealand. Remain calm, don't panic....
Date: 1992
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947-:Editorial cartoons; The Evening Post, 1 - 29 May 1992
Reference: H-008-010
Description: Shows a telephone receiver dangling on its cord with John Banks' voice coming through. Refers to the current crime wave, especially the murder/suicide of 7 members of the Schlaepfer family at Paerata Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph
Tremain, Garrick fl 1990s :News - "I won't support Homosexual Bills" - Banks. Looks lik...
Date: 1992
From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1990s :Otago Daily Times cartoons. 7 December 1992 - 30 January 1993
Reference: H-135-006
Description: Shows 2 men walking a dog. They are discussing a billboard quoting John Bank's statement concerning legislation affecting homosexuals. Refers to Banks's opposition to homosexuality Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :[Cartoons for the "Dominion" concerning the law, police an...
Date: 1991 - 1992
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[Cartoons on topics of defence, politics, social issues, whimsy, medical issues, pollution, conservationists, trade unions, space exploration, animals, police & crime, Television, farming, sport, war, and transport. 1970-1990s].
By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-
Reference: B-144-403/428
Description: Includes cartoons about: Police arrest men wearing threatening T-shirts; the manhunt for criminal Dean Wickliffe; prison security at Paremoremo Prison; guns for grocieries amnesty; police greet John Banks the Minister of Police; petty crime in New Zealand; Ross Meurant selling guns to overseas buyers; Robert Philpott released after short time in prison; successful bank robbers will be able to afford their son's university education; police handout teddy bears to distressed children; judges reject pay-rise; total drinking ban on teenage drivers; Black Power gathering gets conditional approval; parents chide drug-pusher; gangs attack public violently; frightened dairy owners have guns under the counter; judges no longer wear wigs; Prime Minister Bolger talks to a cardboard cut-out of Police Minister John Banks; speed video cameras should be used wisely; a victim of violent crime; police arrest murderer of English tourist Margery Hopegood;many lawyers in prison; women in the Police Force; extremely short prison sentences; cheaper to keep prisoners at the Ritz than in prison; wearing a white collar may ensure a lighter sentence. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Arrangement: Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those for which no date could be found are arranged at around the estimated date. Quantity: 26 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 420 x 500 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.
Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :The very last thing we need in New Zealand is policemen wal...
Date: 1992
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :The Dominion cartoons. 9 - 28 October 1992
Reference: H-100-007
Description: Shows a bankrobber tied to a pole by 2 policemen dressed and made up as policewomen. They are being congratulated by a senior officer similarly attired. Refers to John Bank's opposition to homosexuals serving in the police force Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).
Tremain, Garrick fl 1990s :Banks - Look here, I'm no racist.. I'm just saying that what...
Date: 1993
From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1990s :Otago Daily Times cartoons. 7 December 1992 - 30 January 1993
Reference: H-135-025
Description: Shows John Banks. Refers to his criticisms of Maori offending, and to his own position as a cabinet minister and owner of restaurants Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).
Administration - General (ADMIN16B)
Date: 1978-1996
From: New Zealand Olympic Committee: Records
Reference: 2014-103-073
Description: Papers re New Zealand Associated Sports and Recreational Groups (Inc), 1978-1980, Funding - NZSF, Hilliary Commission, John Banks (Minister of Sports), New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, 1989-1996 and National Sports Training Centre, 1984 1990 Quantity: 1 box(es).
Walker, Malcolm :The amazing John Banks (R) punch bag free hits! It just bounces back!!...
Date: 1997
From: Walker, Malcolm :One original cartoon and 6 cartoon photocopies. Published in the Sunday News, 30 March 1997 - 2 October 1998.
Reference: A-319-084
Description: A low punch bag with a spring, topped by the head of John Banks. He is thumbing his nose at the queue of politicians await their punch. The line includes Winston Peters, Jim Bolger and Jim Anderton and another man, possibly MIchael Cullen Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 265 x 418 mm
Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932- :"Fax from Nuova Zelanda Your Holiness ... You were...
Date: 1995
By: Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-
Reference: A-470-016
Description: Shows Pope John Paul II sitting eating a meal of spaghetti with a glass of red wine. One of his aides relates a fax message sent from New Zealand which asks the Pope to appear on the popular local television show 'Shortland Street'. Refers to an incident on Sunday 8 October 1995, when the Hon John Banks pretended to interview the Pope on his talkback radio show. Radio Pacific received complaints as a result and Banks was made to publicly apologise The cartoon was published in the 4 November 1995 issue of the National Business Review Other Titles - Banks' Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Brockie [in ink]; Recto - left of image - Issue 13.10.95 to Editor NBR [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, marker pen and white corrector on card, 295 x 420 mm Provenance: Donation: Claire Viskovic, Wellington, September 2015
Letters of congratulations
Date: 2003-2004
From: Diva Productions Ltd: Records of the Topp Twins
Reference: MS-Papers-11790-06
Description: Folder contains letters of congratulations sent to Jools and Lynda Topp for being appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2004 New Years Honours. Includes correspondence from Prime Minister Helen Clark, Auckland Mayor John Banks, and other polticians, including Dame Catherine Tizard, Tariana Turia, Judy Kirk, Lynne Pillay, and Ron Mark. Also includes correspondence from agencies including NZ on Air and Creative NZ. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
John Banks
Date: 21 May 2014
From: Winter, Mark, 1958-: Original cartoons by Chicane (Mark Winter), from 2007-2018
By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: A-478-014
Description: Cartoon showing ACT Party MP John Banks covered in mud or cow manure. The main caption reads 'Full of Bovine excrement'. The cartoon refers to a protestor who threw a bucket of mud at Banks as he was entering the High Court of Auckland to face a charge of filing a false electoral return. Eight alternative versions of the cartoon were also donated to the Library in digital form (described at DCDL-0028212). The text for these alternative versions is printed around the image: 'The John'; 'S**t'; 'At least we can see the bovine excrement outside the court'; 'Full of s**t'; 'Fool of s**t'; 'When the s**t hits the man'; and 'S**t happens'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, felt-tip pen and whiteout on paper, 210 x 300mm
The week. 17 May 2008
Date: 17 May 2008
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-026
Description: Shows three images of events that have occurred during the week. The first image is of a man watching a television which is showing a noisy advert for a 50% off sale. He says that it is not O.K. The second is the hand of God ('Creation of Adam' by Michelangelo) reaching out to touch a tentacled alien hand. Refers to the Vatican stating that alien life is possible. The third is of Mayor John Banks on a segway next to the new logo for the Auckland City Council. Banks states that "It's slow, silly, expensive, and pure ecological tokenism - I think I've just found a perfect symbol for the Council". Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - 17 May A18 cartoon 25.15 cm x 12.67 pls correct + send to GNZHARTPIX [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and felt-tip pen on paper, 285x385 mm
It's not oblivion, Rodney - It's repositioning to the right
Date: 13 March 2005
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-308
Description: Shows John Banks pulling Rodney Hide over the edge of a cliff. Douglas tells Hide that he it is repositioning. Refers to John Banks discussing standing for the ACT Party in the 2005 Election and the potential impact of that the Party's policies. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - Leader page cartoon 186mm x 133 14CARTOON Pls scan and send to Pix on Hand (Production Pix) [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm