Sir Gordon Minhinnick, K.B.E., known as "Min," was the pre-eminent New Zealand cartoonist from the mid-1930s through to the 1960s. Despite "retiring" in 1976, he continued having cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald until 1987.
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The name 'Minhinnick' was for several generations of New Zealanders synonymous with a style of cartoon that was simultaneously both pointed and subtle while delivering a strong metaphorical poke to the subject, delivered without rancor or rudeness.
His most active years and famous works were produced while he was resident cartoonist with the New Zealand Herald (1930-1976). His career coincided with those of political leaders such as M. J. Savage (the first NZ Labour Party Prime Minister), Sir Keith Holyoake, Norman Kirk and especially Sir Robert Muldoon (also interred at Purewa). Muldoon's forthright manner and distinctive visage made him as an ideal subject for the cartoonist. It could be said that Minhinnick dealt to all of them without fear. (Minhinnick was knighted during Muldoon's first term.)
His cartoons were also published in the New Zealand Free Lance, the Christchurch Sun, and the Auckland Sun, and were a much anticipated feature in all of them. Examples of his works are readily accessible online and the reader is urged to complete a quick search to see how the hot topics of the day were viewed through Minhinnick's perceptive prism.
Contributor: JjH (48491654)
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The name 'Minhinnick' was for several generations of New Zealanders synonymous with a style of cartoon that was simultaneously both pointed and subtle while delivering a strong metaphorical poke to the subject, delivered without rancor or rudeness.
His most active years and famous works were produced while he was resident cartoonist with the New Zealand Herald (1930-1976). His career coincided with those of political leaders such as M. J. Savage (the first NZ Labour Party Prime Minister), Sir Keith Holyoake, Norman Kirk and especially Sir Robert Muldoon (also interred at Purewa). Muldoon's forthright manner and distinctive visage made him as an ideal subject for the cartoonist. It could be said that Minhinnick dealt to all of them without fear. (Minhinnick was knighted during Muldoon's first term.)
His cartoons were also published in the New Zealand Free Lance, the Christchurch Sun, and the Auckland Sun, and were a much anticipated feature in all of them. Examples of his works are readily accessible online and the reader is urged to complete a quick search to see how the hot topics of the day were viewed through Minhinnick's perceptive prism.
Contributor: JjH (48491654)
Sir Gordon Minhinnick, K.B.E., known as "Min," was the pre-eminent New Zealand cartoonist from the mid-1930s through to the 1960s. Despite "retiring" in 1976, he continued having cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald until 1987.
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The name 'Minhinnick' was for several generations of New Zealanders synonymous with a style of cartoon that was simultaneously both pointed and subtle while delivering a strong metaphorical poke to the subject, delivered without rancor or rudeness.
His most active years and famous works were produced while he was resident cartoonist with the New Zealand Herald (1930-1976). His career coincided with those of political leaders such as M. J. Savage (the first NZ Labour Party Prime Minister), Sir Keith Holyoake, Norman Kirk and especially Sir Robert Muldoon (also interred at Purewa). Muldoon's forthright manner and distinctive visage made him as an ideal subject for the cartoonist. It could be said that Minhinnick dealt to all of them without fear. (Minhinnick was knighted during Muldoon's first term.)
His cartoons were also published in the New Zealand Free Lance, the Christchurch Sun, and the Auckland Sun, and were a much anticipated feature in all of them. Examples of his works are readily accessible online and the reader is urged to complete a quick search to see how the hot topics of the day were viewed through Minhinnick's perceptive prism.
Contributor: JjH (48491654)
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The name 'Minhinnick' was for several generations of New Zealanders synonymous with a style of cartoon that was simultaneously both pointed and subtle while delivering a strong metaphorical poke to the subject, delivered without rancor or rudeness.
His most active years and famous works were produced while he was resident cartoonist with the New Zealand Herald (1930-1976). His career coincided with those of political leaders such as M. J. Savage (the first NZ Labour Party Prime Minister), Sir Keith Holyoake, Norman Kirk and especially Sir Robert Muldoon (also interred at Purewa). Muldoon's forthright manner and distinctive visage made him as an ideal subject for the cartoonist. It could be said that Minhinnick dealt to all of them without fear. (Minhinnick was knighted during Muldoon's first term.)
His cartoons were also published in the New Zealand Free Lance, the Christchurch Sun, and the Auckland Sun, and were a much anticipated feature in all of them. Examples of his works are readily accessible online and the reader is urged to complete a quick search to see how the hot topics of the day were viewed through Minhinnick's perceptive prism.
Contributor: JjH (48491654)
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