About Helen Courtney
Lived 1952 – 2020 (aged 67). Helen Courtney was a New Zealand cartoonist.
Helen Kathleen Courtney (5 June 1952 – 4 March 2020) was a New Zealand cartoonist and illustrator, known for her work on Broadsheet.
Life Of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and Te Āti Awa descent, Courtney grew up in West Auckland.
Career Courtney joined the Broadsheet collective in 1974, contributing cartoons and illustrations and designing the magazine between 1990 and 1991. She published in a number of New Zealand publications including, Craccum (1983) and Tu Mai (1984).
Publications
Harpies & heroines : a cartoon history of women's changing roles (featured, 2003) Broadsheet (designer, 1990-1991) No body's perfect: a self-help book for women who have problems with food (illustrator, 1989)
Exhibitions
Killer Queen: Cartoons by Helen Courtney (2015), The Charlotte Museum, Auckland
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Helen Courtney?
New Zealand cartoonist (1952-2020)
When was Helen Courtney born?
Helen Courtney was born on 5 June 1952.
When did Helen Courtney die?
Helen Courtney died on 4 March 2020.
What was Helen Courtney's occupation?
Helen Courtney was a cartoonist.
What nationality was Helen Courtney?
Helen Courtney was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helen Courtney. https://biography.guide/helen-courtney/
MLA: "Helen Courtney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helen-courtney/.
Chicago: "Helen Courtney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/helen-courtney/.
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