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Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017205

Description: As a man and a woman walk along the man comments that 'for 2 minutes yesterday people were joined as one in a spirit of caring and thoughtful reflection...' The woman, speaking about their personal life, wonders why they only ever manage 2 minutes of that. Context - at 12.51 pm on Tuesday 1 March 2011 (exactly a week after the catastrophic Christchurch earthquake of 22 February) all of New Zealand stopped for two minutes of silent contemplation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0012529

Description: Shows Papagena playing his flute in a Christchurch production of 'The Magic flute'. Several cellphones ring in the audience and someone yells at Papagena to 'turn down yer magic flute!' Refers to cellphones and boorish behaviour in audiences at the Christchurch opera. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Winter, Mark, 1958- : Digital cartoons published in the Southland Times and other papers

Reference: DCDL-0017351

Description: The text 'Rugby World Cup' runs across the top of the cartoon. Below is a poster depicting the shape of a rugby ball with a double koru design and the year '2011'. It is accompanied by the words 'Rugby New Zealand (well not quite all New Zealand)' Someone off screen kicks a rugby ball that represents 'Christrch' across the frame. Context - Christchurch has been told that they will not be able to host any Rugby World Cup games because of the damage to the city after the earthquakes 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017287

Description: Text reads 'Bad news for Christchurch playing fields'. On the left is a man wearing the Canterbury colours and carrying a flag; he looks most upset about the 'AMI Stadium' being red stickered. On the right is a woman of the night in fishnet stockings and a very short skirt who looks very upset as she hears that 'Manchester Street' has been red stickered. The little Evans man in the corner says 'Red light, red carded, from the red zone'. Context - The AMI Stadium was supposed to be the venue for the Rugby World Cup in Christchurch - a decision made on 16 March was made that Christchurch was not in a position to host the RWC. With Manchester St on the city side of Bealey Ave cordoned off, street workers have been working from the residential area between Bealey and Purchas St. and residents are furious. Colour and black and white versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

From: Slane, Christopher, 1957-: Digital cartoons published in the Listener, New Zealand Herald, or New Zealand Farmers' Weekly

Reference: DCDL-0017185

Description: The letters 'CHCH' are built from broken masonry and stand amongst the chaos of broken buildings. It is the usual acronym for the city of Christchurch; here however it stands for 'catastrophe', 'havoc', 'care', 'help'. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch, which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. The courage, generosity and 'can do' attitude of the people of Christchurch has been wonderful but the whole country and is contributing to the effort to get Christchurch back on its feet as well as aid from overseas. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2009

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0012321

Description: The cartoon shows a group of godwits arriving in Christchurch with their luggage. One of them complains about having to stay in the Christchurch in the sewage ponds and says that he would rather go to the Gold Coast. Refers to the celebrated arrival of the godwits when the Christchurch Cathedral bells ring out and also to the fact that sewage is discharged into the estuary of the Avon and Heathcote Rivers twice a day around high tide. The discharge to the Estuary is intended to be replaced by a direct Ocean Outfall that will discharge the treated wastewater 3 km off shore. The godwits fly from their breeding grounds in Alaska and arrive in New Zealand in late September, during the Southern Hemisphere spring to fatten up over the southern hemisphere summer; the majority of the 80,000100,000 Godwits head for Kaipara and Manukau harbours, the Firth of Thames, Farewell Spit, and larger estuaries like the AvonHeathcote estuary near Christchurch. Roosting in large flocks they spread out to feed at lowtide, foraging over the mudflats and shoreline for molluscs, crabs, marine worms and aquatic insects, probing the mud with their long bills as the tide recedes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017181

Description: A policeman and his dog stop outside a house wrecked in the Christchurch earthquake and phone for assistance saying 'Have found signs of low-life' because he can see 'Christchurch looting in progress'. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch, which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. The courage, generosity and 'can do' attitude of the people has been wonderful apart from the antisocial behaviour of a few looters and others taking advantage of the situation. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0014001

Description: The cartoon shows Minister of Energy and Resources, Gerry Brownlee, emerging from Christchurch's new 'Ocean Outfall' sewer pipeline; he holds a small pick in either hand and wears a mining helmet with a lamp and overalls. One of a group of officials at the pipeline launch observes that Gerry probably expected to find gold nuggets. Refers to the opening of the new sewer outlet and also to the contentious decision by the government to do test drilling for minerals in various national parks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017216

Description: The cartoon shows an arm clothed in a blue shirt which is covered with the printed names of all the people and organisations who have provided assistance to the people of Christchurch since the earthquake of 22 February 2011. The include 'neighbours', 'charities', 'communities', 'church groups etc. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017264

Description: As a man stands up to his knees in liquefaction as Christchurch rocks in another aftershock he reads a newspaper which has one headline reading 'More severe aftershocks in Christchurch' and a second headline that reads 'I have an unshakeable belief in New Zealanders says next Gov. Gen.'. 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. The new Governor General is Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae; he takes over the role from incumbent Sir Anand Satyanand in August 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0006288

Description: In the first of two frames Christchurch Mayor, Bob Parker, informs people of what will happen to those who criticise the council rent rise. In the second frame he kicks an old man called 'Christchurch vulnerable'. The old man loses his false teeth and drops his walking frame. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017262

Description: A man representing New Zealand reads a newspaper whose headline is ''Quake may cost insurance co's up to $16B'. Above him is an enormous mosquito that represents 'increased premiums' and that is about to suck the blood out of him; it casts a huge menacing shadow in which the man stands. Context - Insurance companies have experienced massive losses after the Canterbury earthquake. This may ultimately result in higher premiums as insurance companies try to recoup from their loss. According to Chris Ryan, Insurance Council chief executive, "The quake would probably result in foreign reinsurance companies increasing the premiums they charged local insurers." (Stuff 9 Sep 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

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

Reference: DCDL-0015533

Description: The cartoon shows rubble and ruined buildings after the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010. Rats representing 'looters' run over the buildings taking advantage as do cockroaches representing 'politics'. Refers to a certain amount of looting but also the high profiles during the aftermath of Mayor Bob Parker with local body elections only a few weeks away and PM John Key in particular. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2010

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0016309

Description: The Mayor of Christchurch Bob Parker, grins as he walks hand in hand with Victoria Beckham, wife of soccer superstar David Beckham, who scatters dollar notes in her wake. The title reads 'Beckham to make Christchurch appearance?' and the mayor says 'The ultimate plan to revitalize the Central city "Shop it like Beckham!" (play on title of film 'Bend it like Beckham')' Refers to the news that The Wellington Phoenix might try to lure English football superstar David Beckham to Christchurch for an exhibition match after another successful A-League outing at AMI Stadium on the 5th of December. Such an event would bring large crowds and a welcome economic boost to Christchurch. (Christchurch Press 6 December 2010) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

Reference: DCDL-0004656

Description: Shows a member of the Bomb Squad berating the chef of an airport cafe for using too much chilli in his food - "From now on LESS CHILLI - OK!" - his bomb robot has lifted the chef off the ground. In the foreground is a man exiting the male toilets wearing a gas mask. The male toilet door is ripped off its hinges and heavy gas vapour is escaping. Refers to the May 2006 bomb scare at the Christchurch International Airport when flights had to be diverted to Auckland due to a suspicious package found in the male toilets. Published in New Zealand Shipping Gazette Arrangement: This cartoon file was orginally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called 'NZ Shipping Gaz' which was inside a folder called 'AWS Cartoon Highlights, Nov'04-May'07' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: [191-?]

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-019548-G

Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: 2009

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

Reference: DCDL-0012329

Description: In two frames in the university canteen a student asks for an 'undie 500 burger'. The canteen worker pours pepper over the student instead of sprinkling it on the burger. Refers to the 'Undie 500 car rally which has received much negative publicity due to rioting students and others associated with the event. The Undie 500 is an annual student-run car rally between Christchurch and Dunedin, New Zealand. The event has run since the early 1980s, organised by the University of Canterbury Engineering Society Inc. (ENSOC). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2011

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

Reference: DCDL-0017173

Description: Several volunteers work amongst the ruins of a building. A woman nearby weeps and the man comforting her comments 'and to think we believed sports stars were our national heroes'. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage. There has been enormous praise for the efforts of many ordinary people who have shown courage in the catastrophe. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2003

From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures

Reference: DX-001-666

Description: Caricature of New Zealand Crusaders and All Black rugby player Dave Hewett. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).

Date: 2009

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

Reference: DCDL-0011407

Description: A man sits astride his horse with his head held under his arm and contemplates the weird sight of an unmanned goods train with thirty wagons attached trundling across an intersection. Refers to an incident at the beginning of June when an unmanned goods train trundled along Christchurch tracks before coming to grief and derailing near Addington Raceway. Published in Shipping Gazette Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).