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
The Library’s building redevelopment
The Library building in Wellington is closed for redevelopment, and due to reopen in August 2012. During the relocation period, some collections will be available in two temporary locations: Archives New Zealand and a reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, Wellington.
More about collection access through the Wellington building redevelopment period
Access to the New Zealand Cartoon Archive
- The original paper-based materials in this collection are now unavailable until August 2012.
- Access copies of items in the collection through Turnbull Library Pictures at the Library’s reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay. 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.
- Search for descriptions of cartoons and items from the New Zealand Cartoon Archive using TAPUHI. About 80 percent of the collection is described online. Note that the original items, even if they are on TAPUHI, will be unavailable for access until August 2012.
More about Turnbull Library Pictures
Get copies from items in this collection
You can order colour or black and white copies of already digitised items in this collection if copying doesn’t 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.
Go to the Cartoon Archive website
Get help
We can answer your enquiries in person, by letter, phone or email.
The Cartoon Archive Librarian is available on weekdays by appointment.
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