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Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Happy Feet is heading north - "Of course I am! - the damn g...
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018746
Description: Text reads 'Happy Feet is heading North -' The cartoon shows a penguin swimming strongly and thinking as it swims 'Of course I am! - The damn games start on Friday!' Context: The Rugby World Cup starts on Friday 9th September. The penguin is "Happy Feet", an Emperor penguin which has been released back into the ocean after several months of being nursed back to health at the Wellington Zoo. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Face it Supercity Man... you're no match for my special power...
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018833
Description: The cartoon shows Len Brown, the Mayor of Auckland, as a rather decrepit Superman with a walking stick. Behind him are buildings and the Sky Tower of Auckland. Nearby is Minister for the Rugby World Cup, Murray McCully, as Robin; he holds a stone with 'special powers' and says 'Face it Super-city man... You're no match for my special powers!' Context: Relates to the fiasco after the opening night World Cup game on Friday 9th September, when it became clear that the size of the crowd had been severely underestimated. Minister McCully, invoking 'special powers' took over the control of Party Central in Auckland thus undermining the Auckland City Council and Mayor Len Brown in particular. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-:Fan Zone "The All Blacks" 3 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019111
Description: The cartoon is divided into three frames; the title of the first frame is 'Fanzone "the All Blacks",'that of the second is 'Fanzone "the Warriors",' and that of the third is 'Fanzone "the ACT Party".' The cartoons show crowds at each fanzone. Those in the All Blacks and Warriors fanzones shout 'Great scrum! Great line-out' etc but the crowd at the ACT party fanzone are half-hidden in a cloud of marijuana smoke. Context: In a move that astonished everyone ACT Party leader Don Brash has announced that he wants the personal use of marijuana decriminalised. It is considered to be an expression of ACT's desperation as its polling continues to be bad and the November elections loom. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Give it a break Phil! Come back in a week!'. 23 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019354
Description: The leader of the Labour Party, Phil Goff, is at a Rugby World Cup venue which is covered with 'Go the All Blacks!' banners. Goff is painted red and plays the bagpipes, waves a 'Go mighty Labour' flag and stamps his feet, in an all out effort to win the hearts and minds of the voters. Context: Labour is trailing badly in the polls and Phil Goff is trying to make an impact through the Rugby World Cup as Prime Minister John Key has done. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'We should have been prepared!' 11 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019220
Description: In the top frame a group of men panic shouting 'Our international image is in danger!' because 'We should have been prepared' and 'There's been too much delay!' In the lower frame we see that the men are in a pub and are talking about the All Blacks, not the Rena. Context: The All Blacks have been suffering a series of injuries thus jeopardising their Rugby World Cup chances. And the 'Rena' is a foreign owned container ship that has run aground on Astrolabe Reef near Tauranga and is leaking oil. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-:'Did you see how the Frogs went!?' 9 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019158
Description: A group of rugby enthusiasts in a pub talk about their favourite teams by their nicknames, 'frogs,' 'boks,', 'taffies,' 'argies,' and are terribly put out when someone at a different table comments on a rugby league game 'horn-blowing warrior was lip-syncing.' Context: The Warriors are playing an important tournament at the same time as the Rugby World Cup is in full swing. They won 20-12 against the Melbourne Storm. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-:[All Black fern]. 3 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019123
Description: Shows a white fern on a black background, the All Black symbol. The fern is bandaged up. Context: The number of injuries suffered by the All Blacks is creating anxiety about their Rugby World Cup chances. title taken from file heading Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Colonel Henry's Eden Park fried rooster. 17 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019226
Description: A crowd cheers as they admire a huge hoarding that shows All Black coach Graham Henry advertising 'Colonel Henry's Eden Park Fried Rooster' which is 'opening here next weekend.' Context: The advertisement is for the final of the Rugby World Cup between the All Blacks and the French on 23rd October. The All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup (Webb Ellis Cup) in the final match on Sunday 23rd October 2011 at Eden Park in Auckland, beating the French 8-7. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-:'No wonder it's difficult to keep it on target!' 25 September 2011
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019115
Description: A hushed crowd waits as a player lines up the ball to try for a goal in the Rugby World Cup. But the ball represents 'World economy' and slowly deflates. Someone says 'No wonder it's difficult to keep it on target!' Context: The Rugby World Cup which began on the 9th September and a reference the critical state of the world economy. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :"Welcome to..." 13 September 2011
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018835
Description: In the first franme Mayor of Auckland Len Brown, with a dazzling smile welcomes visitors to auckland for the opening of the Rugby World Cup. In the second frame the Minister for the Rugby World Cup, Murray McCully, says 'thanks' as he marches through the door with a surly face and smashes it against the mayor. Context: Relates to the fiasco after the opening night World Cup game on Friday 9th September, when it became clear that the size of the crowd had been severely underestimated. Minister McCully took over the control of Party Central in Auckland thus undermining the Auckland City Council and Mayor Len Brown in particular. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"My god! not another aftershock!" ... 8 September 2011
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018772
Description: A couple are woken by loud thuds, rumbles and crashes. A woman leaps up in bed in a panic saying 'My God! Not another aftershock!' Her husband says 'Nah! Another flamin' haka!' A newspaper on the bed has a headline that reads 'World Cup in full swing.' Context: The World Cup began on Friday 9th September and ends on 23 October. People in Christchurch are still regularly jolted by aftershocks to the earthquakes of September 2010 and February and June 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Looks like a heart tremor brought on by rugby fever!' 20 Octo...
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019269
Description: A nurse looks anxiously at a rugby fan suffering what looks like a seizure. A rugby ball shaped lump has appeared shaking under his tshirt. She says 'Looks like a heart trmor brought on by rugby fever!' Context: The All Blacks won the final of the Rugby World Cup against France 8-7. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'THE FERN For 24 years they carried the heart of the nation......
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019355
Description: The cartoon shows an advertisement for a movie called 'The FERN' and a silver fern is drawn across the words. It entices the public to the film with the hyperbolic terminology usual in such advertisements - such as 'ageing coach seeking redemption' and 'The emergency call-up of an ex-cancer patient'. Context: the hyperbole over the winning of the Rugby World Cup by the All Blacks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945-:'Hello! - is this the Dan Carter fan club?' 4 October 2011
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0019138
Description: In the top frame All Black coach Graham Henry phones the Dan Carter Fan Club to ask them top stop sending Carter their support. In the lower frame Graham Henry is seen surrounded by piles of smelly jock straps. Context: All Black captain Dan Carter was unable to play in the Rugby World Cup because of a groin injury. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :[Wallabies beat the ABs]. 28 August 2011
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018694
Description: The cartoon shows an All Black reaching for the Rugby World Cup only to have one of the handles come off in his hand. Context: The All Blacks were beaten by the Wallabies 25-20 at Brisbane on August 27, which means Australia claims their first Tri-Nations title since 2001- this is a significant loss for the All Blacks in the run up to the Rugby World Cup. Colour and black and white versions available Title from file name Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :What other facets of the World Cup will the govt take over? - ...
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018886
Description: The title reads 'What other facets of the World Cup will the govt take over? A series of cameos show Prime Minister, John Key, taking over 'transport', 'refereeing', 'catering', 'Kicking', 'merchandising', and the 'closing ceremony' in which Auckland Mayor Len Brown is seen hanging upside-down from a rope and the words 'Vote Nats' appears across the sky. Context: The Rugby World Cup finishes less than a week before the 2011 elections and the cartoon suggests that Prime Minister John Key is making the most of opportunities to win votes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Auckland... Christchurch... 10 September 2011
Date: 2011
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018823
Description: The upper of two frames shows Auckland all lit up for the Rugby World Cup and the lower frame shows Christchurch with a backdrop of munted buildings and a few people creating light with candles and torches. Context: The cartoon shows a contrast between the two cities as Christchurch struggles with the aftermath of the earthquakes and Auckland revels in the Rugby World Cup festivities. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :"You've both been ripped off! - look..." 11 August 2011
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018557
Description: Three boys crowd round a computer searching the Internet for information about replica All Black jerseys. The boy sitting in front of the computer says gleefully 'You've both been ripped off! - Look All Black jerseys thirty five bucks, Tottenham Court market, free deodoriser to mask slight smoky smell!' Context: Replica All Black jerseys are available especially cheaply in London where they have been affected by smoke from the riots that lasted for five days until brought under control by the police at the beginning of August. There has been great controversy over the steep $200 prices that Adidas are charging for the jerseys that have been made for the Rugby World Cup. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :"So - Telecom has dropped its 'no sex during the World Cup ...
Date: 2011
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018619
Description: Two men chat in the pub; One says 'So - Telecom has dropped its "No sex during the World Cup to help us win" campaign!' and the other replies 'Ha! - as far as I'm concerned, if that was ever going to work, we'd have won the last three!' Context: Telecom has ditched a controversial campaign asking All Black supporters to abstain from sex during the Rugby World Cup. Abstainers were to wear a black ring. The campaign was being funded by Telecom's Backing Black website, which is the official New Zealand Rugby Union All Black fans website. (3News - 17 August 2011 and NZ Herald - 18 August 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Big fireworks display planned for Rugby World Cup. 4 August...
Date: 2011
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)
Reference: DCDL-0018499
Description: The title is 'Big fireworks display planned for Rugby World Cup'. Below are several fireworks with the names: 'Ticket sky rocket - shoots so high most will watch on TV', 'Budget blow out - souring display accompanied by loud groans', 'Jumpin' McCully - stand back when RWC lights wick!', 'Waka shocker - expensive damp squib', 'Profit bonanza - best seen from IRB HQ in Dublin', and 'Transport mayhem - as expected'. Context: There is to be a fireworks display and these names refer to various aspects of the Rugby World Cup that have been problematic. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).