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"Heaps of them, clogging up the system, over-loading the network... Wasting time & mone...
Date: 2004
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0005347
Description: Shows a couple sitting in a car that is caught in a traffic jam as hikoi marchers cross the Auckland harbour bridge. The man compares the hikoi to spam clogging up the network. Refers to Maori protest over the controversial foreshore and seabed legislation. Published in The Press, 28 April 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.
Alternative design concepts for new bridge. 6 February 2010
Date: 2010
From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0013696
Description: The cartoon shows three possible designs for the Auckland Harbour Bridge; there is the Okara Stadium look that reflects Auckland's sporting culture, the Hundertwasser look that reflects the artistic culture and the Whangarei sewage treatment look that reflects Auckland discharged cultures. Refers to the problems and cost overruns of increasing the capacity of the bridge. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
News. The Auckland Harbour Bridge is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Happy birthday. ...
Date: 2004
From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]
Reference: DCDL-0004189
Description: Shows the Auckland Harbour bridge with 'Happy Birthday' banner across it and candles on top. The bridge celebrates its 45th anniversary with a series of spectacular crashes which throw wheels and engine parts into the air. Published in Shipping Gazette Arrangement: This cartoon file was originally delivered to the library within a sub-folder called 'SG' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Meanwhile - in the Transit NZ Planning Department... "... Then we need a bridge here - ...
Date: 2009
From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]
Reference: DCDL-0010128
Description: Shows a group of men from Transit New Zealand planning the layout of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The man standing in front of the scale drawing says that they need four lanes and that the bridge must be long enough to fly the flags of every Tom, Dick and Harry. Refers to the decision that only the New Zealand flag will be flown from the bridge except on Waitangi Day when the Maori sovereignty flag will be flown also. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Pont Romain de Vaison, France - Built 1st century A.D. and still going strong.. 11 Dece...
Date: 2009
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
Reference: DCDL-0013319
Description: The cartoon shows three bridges; the first is the Pont Romain de Vaison in France, built in the 1st century and still going strong, the second is London's Tower Bridge, finished in 1894 and still going strong and the third is the Auckland harbour Bridge that has a warranty that runs out in 20 years. This is a comment on the ephemeral nature of much modern building. Refers to the strengthening of the Auckland Harbour Bridge which has cost $45 million in maintenance work on the clip-on sections already and has had another $41 million approved to complete the work. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Auckland's harbour bridge to be strengthened?... "It was never gonna hold that!" 16 Oct...
Date: 2007
From: Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0008156
Description: "The Underzone" cartoon strip. Shows a tractor hauling a large sack of 'Govt Surplus' across the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The bridge has collapsed under the weight of the 'Govt Surplus'. Refers to the need for the Auckland Harbour Bridge to be strengthened and also the government surplus. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Waitangi Day, 2009. "You're quite right son. It didn't kill me after all..." 6 February...
Date: 2009
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
Reference: DCDL-0010295
Description: A Maori flag flies from Auckland Harbour Bridge on Waitangi Day 2009. Someone on a boat sailing under the bridge admits to his son that it didn't kill him after all. Refers to the PM's giving permission for the flag to be flown from the bridge on this day and how it was not such a big deal after all. The Transport Agency's policy allows only the New Zealand flag to fly from the bridge, but Maori say flying the Tino Rangatiratanga flag would raise awareness of the part Maori play in the country. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Auckland bridge gets bungy. "Bugger." April, 2003
Date: 2003
From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]
Reference: DCDL-0002380
Description: A man does a bungy jump off the Auckland Harbour bridge. He curses to himself as he realises that he has chosen a moment when a ship is passing beneath the bridge. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :News; The strain of increased freight weight is really getting ...
Date: 2013
From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]
By: New Zealand shipping gazette (Periodical)
Reference: DCDL-0026299
Description: Cartoon shows the Auckland Harbour Bridge covered in heavy traffic and clutching at itself saying 'I'm freaking out man! - Need me a Waitemata Tunnel bypass real soon!'. The text at top of frame reads 'News: The strain of increased freight weight is really getting to the Auckland Harbour Bridge'. The Sky Tower is visible in the background. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).