Portable toilets

Date: 2004

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-

Reference: H-742-014/018

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Topics include civil union, a meteorite falling through the roof of a house in Auckland, girls performing better at schoolwork than boys, the controversial selection of a "donkey-in-a-dunny" sculpture by Merilyn Tweedie to represent New Zealand art at the Venice Biennale, and the Prime Minister Helen Clark's and Opposition Leader Don Brash's motor vehicles speeding to enable them to get to the Bledisloe rugby test match in time. Quantity: 5 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 2013

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0025589

Description: Depicts five male rugby supporters queuing for a portaloo at a game. One is reading a newspaper about the place of the Royal baby in the line of accession to the throne. Another man quips that he is "fourth in line to the throne" (slang for a toilet). Refers to Prince George of Cambridge, the first baby of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, being third in line to the British throne (see Mail Online 22 July 2013). Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 10 Jul 2011

From: BeckerFraserPhotos :Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011

Reference: PADL-000621

Description: Photographs relating to the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 taken 10 July 2011 by Ross Becker. Most images were taken in Lyttelton. Many images show exterior damage of commercial and public buildings, houses, and churches. Also images of demolition sites and retaining walls. Also includes photographs of the photographer at Sugarloaf, a Catholic convent, portaloos, signs on buildings and the site of the Timeball. Also hand sewn hearts and other symbols on fences around damaged areas. Quantity: 285 digital photograph(s).

Date: 2011

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0028406

Description: Black and white cartoon shows a man sitting in his lounge, prepared to watch the Rugby World Cup. He has a barbecue, a keg of beer, and a portaloo all set up next to the television set. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0012332

Description: Dr Dolly tells Dr Hal that the practice bureaucracy is out of control and that now the p.a.s are appointing their own assistants, new buildings are underway and the doctors are relegated to portaloos. Published in NZ Doctor Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015735

Description: A man knocks at the door of a portaloo and asks if the sewer has been down long. The portaloo has a TV mast, a washingline, a letterbox, and flowers planted outside. In the background is a wrecked house. . Refers to the use of portaloos in parts of Christchurch since the earthquake of 4th September because of damage to plumbing infrastructure. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008260

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Jaimee telling Debbie about her mixed feelings about the artist 'Et al' (Merylyn Tweedie). She thought the Venice Biennale piece (the braying portaloo) was unfairly attacked before it was unveiled but thought the official website was pretentious. Debbie on the other hand is wearing a t-shirt with the slogan 'Free the donkey!'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0015674

Description: A man reads a newspaper report about dung beetles being imported to process organic waste. In the second frame someone in one of a row of three portaloos wonders whether dung beetles would be better at it than the Council. Refers to the need for portaloos in the Canterbury region after the 4th September earthquake that damaged much plumbing infrastructure. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008218

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Debbie and Jaimee discussing how they feel guilty that Wellington has taken Wearable Arts Festival away from Nelson. They want to offer Nelson something in return - the braying portaloo toilet art piece by artist 'Et al'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008217

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Debbie and Jaimee arguing about the New Zealand art piece commissioned for the Venice Biennale by the artist known as 'Et al'. Jaimee thinks the braying toilet has no artistic merits. Debbie on the other hand thinks its challenging, controversial and accuses Jaimee of being a philistine and mean. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017511

Description: Text reads '150 great reasons to live in Christchurch'. Someone quotes 'It's only 250 metres to empty your chemical toilet'. An elderly woman trudges through the rain pushing a trolley on which is balanced her chemical toilet. Context - Following the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 when a great deal of damage was done to the sewage system because of broken pipes thousands of chemical toilets have been distributed but now there seems to be confusion over whether it is safe to use flushing toilets when the sewage system cannot support it or whether residents should still be using chemical toilets. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017276

Description: Text at top left reads 'Christchurch display portaloos' Four different styles of portaloo are shown; the "Merivale", the 'Sumner", the "Heritage" and the "Eastsider"; someone inside the 'Eastsider says 'At least I'm open plan AND mobile!' Context - After the tow Christchurch earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks that have hit Christchurch one of the problems is lack of toilets because of damage to buildings and also damage to sewage systems so many portaloos and chemical toilets have been sent to Christchurch. However many people have resorted to the good old kiwi way and dug long-drops in the backyard. A website 'showusyourlongdrop.co.nz' has been developed by Christchurch man Jason Moore, who was inspired by photographs of Christchurch dunnies uploaded to Facebook. There has been a competition. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1848

From: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant 1820-1895 :[Sketchbook, no. 3] 1848-1849

By: Mantell, Walter Baldock Durrant (Hon), 1820-1895

Reference: E-334-055

Description: A panoramic view of Arowhenua (near Temuka, South Canterbury) running along half of the page, with Arowhenua Bush in the distance and the Opihi River. On the other half of the page is Mantell's diary for 8 and 9 October 1848, interrupted with a drawing of a utensil similar to an abbreviated watering can, with part of a pa in the background (Waiteruati or Te Wai a te Rua Ti Pa). Mantell jokingly suggests that the utensil is a portable toilet. Other Titles - Te Wai a te rua ti Pa, near Temuka. Arowhenua. Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 127 x 200 mm (page size)

Date: 2004

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0006122

Description: Shows New Zealand television presenter Paul Holmes gagged with his own tie and packaged up ready to be sent fastpost to the Venice Biennale Arts Festival in Venice, Italy. Refers to Holmes' comments about the New Zealand art piece commissioned for the Venice Biennale by artist known as 'Et al' as being a toilet that brayed like a donkey. Published in The Press, 16 July 2004 Arrangement: This cartoon file was originally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called "QANTAS2004" Quantity: 1 digital image(s). Processing information: This cartoon file was donated to the library with no file extension. On recommendation of the Digital Archivist and with the consent of the donor, a ".jpg" file extension was added to this file in order to ensure it was readable and accessible.

Date: 2011

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017485

Description: Surrounded by mud and puddles in Christchurch Prime Minister John Key puts his arm round co-leader of the Maori Party Pita Sharples and smiles happily; behind them is a brand new plastic portaloo. On the ground lies a newspaper with a headline that reads 'Govt. to fund $2m giant RWC plastic waka'. Pita Sharples says 'and to show we're not neglecting our priorities in these austere times, Christchurch will get a new plastic portaloo!' Context - The government has hit back at criticism over a $2 million venue centre in the shape of a waka for the Rugby World Cup (RWC), defending the cost as necessary to host a world-class event. Co-leader of the Maori Party Pita Sharples says the waka will promote Maori culture during the Rugby World Cup and at other events (like the America's Cup). Labour Party MP Shane Jones asks "How can Dr Sharples and Prime Minister John Key actually believe that this expensive indulgence is a positive advertisement for Maori? The truth is they don't but they're both working together in a desperate effort to keep the Maori Party afloat. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008263

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Jaimee asking a faceless waiter at the "et al. cafe - 'al you can et'" where her muffin is. When he doesn't give it to her she asks to talk to the owner. He tells her that they only communicate through email and give her a conceptual model of her muffin. Jaimee complains that he has fenced it off and painted it grey. The waiter adds that he has also sent it to Venice. As Jaimee and Debbie walk out saying they will never return, Debbie adds that each toilet has a donkey. Refers to the artist 'Et al', who wished to remain anonymous, and the braying portaloo that she was commissioned to create for the Venice Biennale. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0017272

Description: Governor of the Reserve Bank Allan Bollard holds a spade over his shoulder and a roll of toilet paper in his hand. Text reads 'Reserve Bank governor moves to restore confidence after the quake -' and Bollard says '..past the silver beet, left at the last of the beans and it's right by the caulis!' The little Evans man says 'What a relief!' Context - Two earthquakes and hundreds of aftershocks have hit Christchurch, the first on 4 September 2010 and a second more devastating one on 22 February 2011. Toilets have been a real problem after the earthquakes with thousands of chemical toilets and portaloos being shipped in - some people, however, use the old kiwi method of digging a long-drop in the back garden. The Reserve Bank has made a relatively large 50-point cut in its benchmark interest rate, the Official Cash Rate (from 3% to 2.5 per cent). Critics say that inflation is already running unacceptably high and there is a threat of much higher inflation in a year or two when the rebuilding of Christchurch begins to put pressure on limited resources. The Reserve Bank acknowledged these factors, but it has chosen instead to focus on the immediate impact of the earthquake on the economy and particularly on all-important business and consumer sentiment. (Press editorial 12 March 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]

Reference: DCDL-0007806

Description: Shows two policemen standing near a line of portaloos at an outdoor convention where Sarah Palin who is running mate to Senator John McCain is making a speech. John McCain is the Republican persidential candidate and Sarah Palin candidate for vice president (VP). One of the policemen comments to the other that it is a good system because while Sarah Palin is making today's speech she is collecting the contents for tomorrow's. Refers to Sarah Palin's campaign in the run up to the 2008 American election. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DX-014-493

Description: A woman wheels a portaloo into the Dinsdale Shopping Centre, much to the bewilderment of her fellow shoppers. Extended Title - Dinsdale. Locals petition for public toilets at the Dinsdale shopping centre. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2004

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008222

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Debbie and Jaimee talks about how 'The Scream', an iconic painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, was stolen from the Munch Musuem in Oslo, Norway, on 22 August 2004. Jaimee suggests the gift an artwork of equal iconic status - the braying portaloo sound installation by artist 'Et al'. In August 2006 the painting was recovered. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).