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Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'I love you...' 14 March 2013
Date: 2013
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0024249
Description: Shows a hand pulling petals off of a daisy labelled, 'Ellerslie'. Refers to the Ellerslie International Flower Show, which has been held in Christchurch since 2008. There have been calls for the show to return to Auckland, where it was previously held, as it has only turned a profit once since moving to Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Ellerslie - best exhibit in show ... 6 March 2012
Date: 2012
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0020521
Description: Shows flowers at the Ellerslie Flowershow that represent various politicians. They are (from left) Mayor Bob Parker, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) chief executive Roger Sutton, Gerry Brownlee Minister of Earthquake recovery, Tony Marryatt, the Christchurch council chief executive, former Nelson mayor Kerry Marshall appointed Crown observer to oversee city council issues, Christchurch City Councillor Aaron Keown, and Deputy Mayor Ngaire Button. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Ellerslie Flower show to return to Christchurch. 30 July 2011
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018512
Description: The title reads 'Ellerslie Flower Show to return to Christchurch...' Below are nine cameos showing 'sinking violets', 'cracked chrysanthemums', 'pooey perrenials', 'rubble roses', 'portaloo poppies', 'munted marigolds', 'knackered natives', the 'lily of liquefaction' and 'wearable exhibits' which shows a woman wearing a toilet roll and carrying a spade. Context: The next Ellerslie International Flower Show will be staged in North Hagley Park from 7-11 March 2012. Following cancellation of the 2011 Show after the 22 February earthquake, Christchurch City Council has confirmed that the citys premier garden show will go ahead next year in the same venue as previous years. (http://www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz/) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Welcome to CHRISTCHURCH the Garden city. 8 September 2009
Date: 2009
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0012309
Description: The cartoon shows a brick wall in front of which are daffodils and grass. On the wall is a welcome to Christchurch message but alongside the message are other smaller notices that point the way to shootings, knifings, drunken assaults, racial attacks, muggings and murders. Refers to a spate of violent incidents in Christchurch recently. The cartoon also refers to the fact that the Ellerslie International Flower Show was hosted for the first time in Christchurch in March 2009. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch The Garden City. 22 September 2009
Date: 2009
From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0012366
Description: A skeletal 'Death' (or Grim reaper) with his sickle leans against a sign welcoming people to Christchurch, the Garden City'. 'Death' says 'Welcome to the murder capital!' The sky is full of vultures and the flowers have angry faces. Refers to a spate of killings and violent attacks in Christchurch lately. Christchurch has a reputation for being the 'garden city' and the Ellerslie Flower Show now takes place in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"I wish this would bloom as readily!" Ellerslie Flower Show Budget. 11 September 2009
Date: 2009
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0012313
Description: The cartoon shows an image of Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, grinning out of the centre of a large yellow sunflower. In the background someone waters a flowerpot which shows no sign of blooming and which represents the 'Ellerslie Flower Show budget'; he wishes that 'this would bloom as readily!' Probably a reference to the cost of running the international Ellerslie Flower Show. Christchurch bought the rights to the show from Auckland and held its first show in March 2009. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).