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I draw Political/Editorial Cartoons & Illustrate for ThePost / The Press / Waikato Times & sometimes SundayStarTimes

https://bento.me/creativeelc

Occasionally Sweary. Origin Londoner, now Aotearoa 🇳🇿 forever. Kikorangi
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(((𝙴𝚖𝚖𝚊𝙲𝚘𝚘𝚔))) @creativeelc.bsky.social · Feb 6
My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3605... (standing in for Sharon Murdoch for the next 6 weeks).

Waitangi Day was supposed to be a coming together of our Nation to commemorate the signing of our founding document. Slightly hijacked by Mr Seymour.

#NzPol #WaitangiDay
Cartoon title: Cold Shoulder A tiny David Seymour, with his own tiny little mic, stands brazenly holding his speech. But what we hear is and see in his speech bubble are the words "Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me!" Over and over again. Nothing more nothing less. It's all about him. A group of 7 wahine stand with their backs turned to him. They are wearing handmade blankets with the words Toitū te Tiriti emblazoned on them. Tino Rangariratanga flag is there as is the flag of the united tribes of Aotearoa too. A few wahine are wearing weaved hats and a velvet Panama hat. They stand strong.
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Mōrena whānau!

No cartoon for three weeks as I embark on my degree in animation.

Currently in a bootcamp - not the army styled one - and so far it's rolling quick! 😃

Keep safe out there ❤️

#Cartoon #FurtherEducation
A collage of 9 cartoons in one giant square. They show cartoons I've created the past few months. Top left is Shane Jones, then Trump and Winnie, Luxon, Iranian protestor, Trump in his vat of oil, no.2 being pushed, washing powder coalition, Erica opening a bin and Chippie tip toeing.
February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Extreme weather events #NZPol #cartoon #NZListener
Cartoon depicts finance minister Nicola Willis and PM Christopher Luxon crawling through a desert wasteland full of forestry slash, wrecked cars, houses, etc Labels: Austerity, Cuts, Services, signs: FENZ, plus an empty chest labelled 'Climate Resource Fund'. Willis points towards the thunder head: "There it is. Surplus 2028... I mean 2029-30... - all going well." Storm cloud is labelled 'EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS'
February 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM
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Cartoon
February 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Shane Jones & his portfolios of destruction.

He's been picking fights with people, groups & our environment.

Shane is only interested in Shane & the pursuit of money...

#Cartoon #ShaneJones #NzPol
Cartoon. Title: Man on a mission. Shane jones sits upon a heavy duty steamroller. Rolling over frogs, fish, birds - ripping up the countryside whilst shouting, "look at these elites! They don't care about the working man".
February 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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My wife and I were on a beach in the Wellington area and found this at a car park, in the grass.

It is approximately the size of a person's hand,made of bone, and intricately carved.

I've masked the lower half,as only the legitimate owner will be able to fully describe it.

Please share this...(1)
February 2, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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Followed Matthew's work for many years now. Lost track of him when I left Twitter. He has such a great way of cutting through the noise.
February 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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For Thomas Coughlan's article:
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
January 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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Shane Jones is doing his best to lose the votes of the recreational fishing sector.

This clip is being posted all over various platforms and the reactions are 99% bad for Jones and New Zealand First

#nzpol
January 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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NO! No. No no no no no.

Is THIS what you voted for?
6% of the votes does NOT give NZF permission, let alone a mandate, to destroy our precious whenua for the USA.
ESPECIALLY NOW.

#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz Newsroom NZ @newsroom.co.nz · 13d
Breaking: the Government is negotiating with the US to provide access to our critical minerals, while a memo before the Waitangi Tribunal says a backdoor deal violates obligations to Māori
NZ in talks with US on Trump minerals deal
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January 30, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Winston Peters showing his cards...

#NzPol #Caricature #PoliticalCartoon #Trump #WinstonPeters
Cartoon. Title: The Great American Ventriloquist. With his performing... Parliamentary Puppet! We have Trump and Winston Peters on a small stage. Trump has Winnie on his knee as his puppet. Trump is channeling his words through Winnie: "We do not recognise Palestine as a state!" "Maduro is a terrorist!" "The reserve bank SHOULD stay in their lane!" "We should leave the 'globalist' world health organisation" *AFTER 'CONSERVATIVE CENTRAL OFFICE' LONDON 1905-1908 This cartoon was inspired by a poster they made at the time. It can be found on wikimedia. The Great Irish ventriloquist with his performing mannequin. A bonus sticker for your collection. Trump with Winston Peters on his knee.
January 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

There's been loud voices in the media saying it's too soon to talk about the impacts of climate change... 𝘀𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗦 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲?

#ClimateChange #PoliticalCartoon #EditorialCartoon #Caricature #Luxon
Cartoon. Title: PARLIAMENT RETURNS UNDER SHADOW OF DEADLY WEATHER in this image we have the Beehive. Parliament of New Zealand being battered by waves and rising sea levels. At the top the National flag is broken and in tatters. Luxon is hanging out his office window shouting, "it's too soon to talk about this..." and a woman in a bath tub with oars shouts really loudly back "IF NOT NOW WHEN?!"
January 26, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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Last year, I purposefully routed my trip to England to avoid the USA.
Paid more for my flight to do so.
But I know it's not safe there for queer folk like me.

It certainly isn't safe for people that aren't white.

So when do we stop sending athletes there?
January 24, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters pulls over NZ Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman after she signed a letter of support for US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
My Stuff #cartoon today #NZpol #USpol #JeromePowell
Cartoon. Title: “Deputy Peters” Image shows Foreign Minister Winston Peters as a US Deputy, having pulled over the car of Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman. He’s leaning on her car, with his hand on his weapon, saying, “Ma’am, I have deputised myself to the US Commander-In-Chief to make sure you stay in your lane, Ma’am. Capiche?”
January 17, 2026 at 7:24 PM
creativeelc.bsky.social
24 days countdown till I embark on something terrifying & exciting.

Will be going back to University to train as an animator 😬🫠😃

Have no idea what I'll do or what I'll learn - my partner in crime told me to just keep things small & manageable.

No big plans. No big ideas. Just do the thing ✊
January 14, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

Over the weekend in London a protester scaled the Iranian Embassy & replaced the regimes flag with the pre-1979 revolution flag of Iran.

#Iran #Cartoon #Solidarity
Cartoon. Title: IRANIAN UPRISING On the pre-1979 revolution Iranian flag there is a golden lion with a katana in its paw. I've used the lion here as a symbol of power and resistance. Sitting upon the lion (the lion is rearing its front two legs - holding onto that sword) is the protester who tore down the regimes flag and replaced it. He is holding the original flag whilst holding onto the lion triumphantly. Under the lions back feet is the regimes flag.
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Remember: World leaders, your politicians, are letting this happen. They know that Israel is denying Palestinians access to the means of sustaining life. They know these kids are being murdered in this way and yet they are doing nothing to stop it.

So make more noise. Demand action to protect kids.
January 12, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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Al Murphy is such a great animator. This one is about the TV Show 'The Traitors'.

Warning: lots of swears 😂

www.instagram.com/reel/DTSWJT3...
Al Murphy on Instagram: "I hope everyone is enjoying the new series of The Traitors 🥳 #traitors #bbc #almurphy #magicporridge"
2,269 likes, 91 comments - al_murphagram on January 9, 2026: "I hope everyone is enjoying the new series of The Traitors 🥳 #traitors #bbc #almurphy #magicporridge".
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January 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Tech Corps are avoiding paying NX tax - I know another petition, but this is important. Any irritation in this Govts side is good.

Please sign below👇

our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/fo...
For the People: Tax Corporate Profits
Now is the time for the Government to increase the tax on corporate profits and put it back into the people. Show your support and get involved.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

America Vs Venezuela - the oil war is on and they're no longer hiding it...

#Caricature #PoliticalCartoon #UsaVenezuela #USAOil
Cartoon. Title: America Now (the title uses the font from the film Apocalypse Now) in the background a blood red sky with four American helicopters. An oil drum is in frame with Trump lounging inside it. He's looking menacingly at us. On the left are two flag stickers. One is the Venezuelan flag (all dirty) and plastered haphazardly on top of it is the American flag.
January 5, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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January 4, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Here’s a survey if you feel like participating… #nzpol #OneTermGovernment
nzctu.typeform.com/Workforce2026
CTU 2026Workplace Survey
Make sure your voice is heard in 2026 - tell us about your work life.
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January 4, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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My cartoon in today's www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

It's been a year. I dedicate today's cartoon to my dearest friend Peta Kennedy. She was a staunch supporter of me & my work and know she would have approved this message.

Sending love to her family at this time ❤️‍🩹
Cartoon. Title: GOOD RIDDANCE A group of little people stand celebrating on the top of a huge cliff. They've thrown the year 2025 off of it into the ether. It's gone. And they're better for it.
December 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, soundgarden, pearl jam, or alice in chains.

BLIND MELON
Blind Melon - Album cover - Nico
December 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
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December 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM