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Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :[Gay marriage and crime] 23 January 2013

Date: 2013

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023850

Description: Shows Gareth Morgan holding a sign saying, 'Cats kill our native birds' and Garth McVicar holding a sign saying, 'And it will get worse if we allow gay cats to marry.' Refers to Gareth Morgan, a New Zealand businessman and economist, launched a controversial campaign in early 2013 to eradicate domestic cats from New Zealand due to their capacity to kill native birds and other wildlife, which many view as overly extreme. Sensible Sentencing Trust leader Garth McVicar has submitted to Parliament that allowing same-sex marriage in New Zealand will lead will lead to an increase in crime. McVicar's comments have been dismissed as 'rubbish'. (Stuff.co.nz, 20 January 2013) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

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Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'This town ain't big enough for the both of us!' 1 February 2012

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020160

Description: Two cowboys representing the CCC (Christchurch City Council) and 'protesters' are about to have a gun battle in a deserted street. Context: Relates to anger and a protest of 4000 people at what they see as poor performance by the City Council in dealing with earthquake issues. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :FREE camping - Camp Hagley ... 10 March 2012

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020523

Description: Shows a disorderly camp site in Hagley Park, Christchurch. Context: Christchurch City Council has directed staff to enforce a city bylaw by removing 'Occupy' Christchurch protestors from South Hagley Park. 'Occupy' campers were protesting about economic inequality and lack of true democratic ideals. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Should be plenty of jobs out there for beneficiaries...our bu...

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020375

Description: A group of people are working flat out at a 'Placards and Signs' business making placards for demonstrators. One of them reckons there should be plenty of jobs for beneficiaries. Context: Refers to the unrest caused by the economic downturn which has resulted in high unemployment. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'What's that noise Bob...Quake? A leak?' 30 January

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0020155

Description: Inside the Christchurch City Council building someone wonders what that noise is. Outside a gigantic wave of 'public discontent' rushes towards them. Context: Relates to anger and a protest of 4000 people at what they see as poor performance by the City Council in dealing with earthquake issues. The final straw was the Council's decision on the advice of its consultants to award the Council Chief Executive Tony Marryatt a $68,000 14% pay rise mid December 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'Now look here Vladimir! about human rights!'. 9 September ...

Date: 2012

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

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0022831

Description: Shows Prime Minister John Key at the APEC meeting in Vladivostock. He charges President Putin for failing to promote human rights by jailing the singing group 'Pussy Riot' for protesting against his regime. Putin in turn charges John Key for failing to address the problem of children living in poverty. Context: refers to a recent report on child poverty in New Zealand. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

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Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'Quick Mum! this is better than the lunar eclipse!' 22 Novembe...

Date: 2012

From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons

By: Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0023535

Description: Shows a boy looking out the window at a sea of naked bums, and stating that it's better than the eclipse. Refers to a protest in New Brighton to bare their bums to highlight a collective feeling of post-quake neglect by the Christchurch City Council, even though the suburb was one of the hardest hit by the earthquakes. A major solar eclipse was visible through most of New Zealand on 14 November 2012, and a small lunar eclipse on 28 November. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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