The New Zealand Cartoon Archive forms part of the Alexander Turnbull Library Drawings, Paintings and Prints collection.
The Archive includes:
- cartoons and caricatures by and about New Zealanders, especially on politics and social life
- copies of newspaper cartoons from about 1990 to the present, by cartoonists such as Tom Scott, Garrick Tremain, and Bob Brockie
- the original cartoon drawings of Nevile Lodge, Eric Heath, Peter Bromhead and others
- original cartoon drawings from the first half of the 20th century
- a selection of late 19th century New Zealand cartoons and caricatures.
More about the Drawings, Paintings and Prints collection
Planned changes to collection access
The National Library's building redevelopment means access to some collections will change over the coming relocation period.
The original paper-based materials in this collection will be unavailable through the redevelopment period. We will give you at least one month’s notice before any closure.
For more information email atl@natlib.govt.nz
Find out more about planned changes to collection access
Access items in this collection
Search for descriptions of cartoons and items from the New Zealand Cartoon Archive using TAPUHI. About 80 percent of the collection is described online.
Access copies of items in the collection through Turnbull Library Pictures on the ground floor of the Library. Both black and white, and coloured copies of items are available there.
Digital copies of selected items are on Timeframes, our online database of heritage images.
You can view original cartoons and caricatures in the Cartoon Archive on the second floor of the Library. We provide a one-on-one service so it's best to make an appointment before you visit.
More about Turnbull Library Pictures
Get copies from items in this collection
You can order colour or black and white copies of most items in this collection if copying doesn’t harm the original or breach copyright. We provide digital copies on CD-ROM for reproduction in books, films and websites; and inkjet prints suitable for framing.
More about copyright and usage
New Zealand Cartoon Archive website
The New Zealand Cartoon Archive has its own website, where you can read the story of the Archive, and order copies of publications.
Go to the Cartoon Archive website
Get help
We can answer your enquiries in person, by letter, phone or email. We can also provide further information about the collections, New Zealand cartoons, and biographical information about New Zealand cartoonists.
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