Roger Childs: Tribute to Cartoonist Garrick Tremain

I think of how fortunate I was to be born in this country at this time – Garrick Tremain

Frank Newman: Garrick Tremain

Garrick Tremain

Sadly, we have been informed that Garrick Tremain passed away painlessly and peacefully last evening in Lakes Hospital. 

Garrick was a truly outstanding individual. 

Not only was he the most talented political cartoonist of our generation, but the man behind the pencil was witty, insightful, fearless, compassionate, and humble. 

RIP Garrick.

Frank Newman, a writer, investment analyst, and Director of the NZCPR, is a former local body councillor.

Garrick Tremain: His decision with Euthanasia - Part 4

In the final part of this 4-part interview on The Platform, terminally ill Garrick Tremain talks to Sean Plunket about his decision with Euthanasia.

Garrick Tremain: Racism, Regrets & Central Otago - Part 3

In Part 3 of this 4-part interview on The Platform, terminally ill Garrick Tremain talks to Sean Plunket about who to trust in the media, racism, regrets and Central Otago.

Garrick Tremain: The Best And Worst Prime Ministers To Draw - Part 2

In Part 2 of this 4-part interview on The Platform, terminally ill Garrick Tremain talks to Sean Plunket about the best and worst Prime Ministers to draw.

Garrick Tremain: Cartoons, Cancel Culture, And Cancer - Part 1

In Part 1 of this 4-part interview on The Platform, terminally ill Garrick Tremain talks to Sean Plunket about cartoons, cancel culture, and cancer.

Garrick Tremain: By Way of Explanation

A recent column published here brought much positive comment. Some readers approached me for clarification of my reasons for assessing the merits of the eleven Prime Ministers I served under in 35 years of daily cartooning. I had stated that in my opinion Muldoon, Key and Ardern left the most damage in their wake. I am happy to add my reasons.

Garrick Tremain: Book Excerpt

People still contact me believing I'm cartooning. I am not currently. I have hung up my cartooning pen, perhaps for good, but have lately been using another pen in writing a book of my life, which contains a small section on cartooning. Here is some of that section:

Roger Childs: Freedom of the press includes freedom of cartooning

Jeff Bezos can’t handle the criticism

I will not stop holding truth to power through my cartooning, because as they say, ‘Democracy dies in darkness.’ –Cartoonist/journalist Ann Telnaes

Garrick Tremain: Te Reo lessons

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on Christopher Luxon's te reo lessons! 

Garrick Tremain: Zebras

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on the zebra crossing debacle! 

Garrick Tremain: Careers advice

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on Grant Robertson's options! 

Garrick Tremain: Appointments

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on Grant Robertson's CV for Otago University appointment! 

Garrick Tremain: Left turn

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on Chris Luxon's leftist leanings! 

Garrick Tremain: Waitangi Day in a nutshell

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on the general observation of Waitangi Day! 

Garrick Tremain: Waitangi

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on the policing of events! 

Garrick Tremain: Gravy Train

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on the yearly Waitangi bun fight! 

Garrick Tremain: University today

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on indoctrination in Universities! 

Garrick Tremain: The nation's confidence levels

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on our National's affect on the nation's confidence! 

Garrick Tremain: EV sales

 Here is Garrick Tremain's cartoon commentary on EV sales dropping off!