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"That was a bit of a thrill - But let's not drive anything too heavy over it" 4 May 2007
Date: 2007
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald
Reference: DCDL-0013178
Description: Shows Helen Clark and John Key driving a moped scooter over the 'Nippon Clip-ons' of the Auckland Harbour bridge which represent Consensus politics. The clip-ons are dangerously tacked on to the side of the bridge. Refers to the consensus between Labour and National parties. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christmas Wishing Well. 28 December 2010
Date: 2010
From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].
Reference: DCDL-0016446
Description: In the first frame a man drops a coin into a wishing well and wishes for more time with his family. In the second frame the family is stuck in traffic at the Kopu Bridge and as the kids squabble he has to acknowledge that his wish has come true. Refers to the bottleneck caused by the single-lane bridge which causes holidaymakers to the Coromandel Peninsula to be stuck in queues up to 10km long on State Highway 25. Work on replacing Kopu Bridge had not been scheduled to begin till the middle of 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :Building a bridge. Otago Daily Times, 31 May 2005.
Date: 2005
From: Tremain, Garrick, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times]
Reference: DX-022-262
Description: Shows New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark, dressed in overalls and with a hammer in her hand building a bridge between New Zealand and China. In the gap between the two countries which are depicted as cliffs, with the name, 'China' on the left and 'New Zealand' on the right are a great many prisoners, some in chains, some holding tools. The phrase 'prison labour' appears beneath them. Refers to Helen Clark's visit to China looking for an early agreement on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) but China's civil rights abuses could create complications. Quantity: 1 digital image(s) ..
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'Now is the time to re-build bridges and mend fences with our t...
Date: 2002
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DX-005-258
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
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).
Smith, Ashley W., 1948- :News. Port Nelson Ltd. is being left in a very healthy state a...
Date: 2001
From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]
By: Smith, Ashley W, 1948-; New Zealand shipping gazette (Periodical)
Reference: DX-023-191
Description: The scene is the bridge of a ship. The captain's chair in front of the wheel is called 'Port Nelson chair'. The captain has hung his hat on the wheel and is waving goodbye as he leaves the bridge wearing a sunhat, short and sandals with his captain's jacket. A crew member is waving back. Outside a cloud with a '$' sign can be seen in the distance. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
[Michael Laws/Tariana Turia] 20 September 2009
Date: 2009
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-: Digital cartoons published in New Zealand Herald
Reference: DCDL-0012415
Description: The cartoon shows the Mayor of Wanganui, Michael Laws, on one side of the Whanganui river driving an excavator with which he is removing the centre portion of the 'H' that forms a bridge across the river. On the other side of the river is Co-leader of the Maori Party, Tariana Turia, looking very frustrated. Refers to the row over putting the 'h' into 'Wanganui'. There is potential for a rift in Maori-Pakeha relations as Michael Laws wants to retain the current spelling without the 'h'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
News. A leaked reports says 28,000 cars a day will try to avoid the proposed toll on Ta...
Date: 2005
From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]
Reference: DCDL-0004653
Description: Shows cars avoiding paying the toll on the Tauranga Harbour Bridge by a variety of methods including driving under and over the bridge, ballooning or rowing across the water. Man in toll both is perplexed as the only 'vehicle' he can see approaching the booth to pay the $1.25 toll is a hedgehog. Refers to the controversial toll on the usage of the Tauranga Harbour Bridge. 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).
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).
"Why are we stopping?" "The Kopu bridge." 30 December, 2008.
Date: 2008
From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].
Reference: DCDL-0008998
Description: Shows a line of cars that have stopped in Whitianga on their way to Auckland. A man asks why they are stopping and is told that it is because of the Kopu Bridge. Refers to the fact that Transit New Zealand beginning geotechnical investigations for the design of the replacement bridge over the Waihou River at Kopu. 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).
Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :News; Although the proposed Waitaki Bridge will look rusty... 0...
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-0026852
Description: Cartoon shows a figure of Confucius saying 'Confucius say; Life of steel bridge is seldom longer than life of steel it is made from'. The cartoon caption says 'News: although the proposed Waitaki bridge will look rusty its Chinese steel 'is designed to last the lifetime of the bridge' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :[Bridges over troubled waters]. 3 April 2013
Date: 2013
From: Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0024424
Description: Shows a smiling Simon Bridges, Minister of Energy and Resources, juxtaposed with an angry Bridges, who stands on a podium labelled 'Big Oil' and holds a newspaper with the headline, 'New laws'. Refers to a bill to create harsher penalties for protestors who interfere with offshore petroleum and minerals exploration. (New Zealand Herald, 1 Apr 2013) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Clark, Laurence, 1949- :'They say it'll be like this until late May.' 16 March 2013
Date: 2013
From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons
By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024233
Description: Shows a queue of cars sitting in traffic on a sunny day. The driver says to the passenger in one car that it will be like this until May. The passenger responds, 'I hope you're not talking about the drought'. A headline reads, 'Bridge work slows traffic on Riverside Drive.' Refers to roadworks on the new Whangarei habour crossing, and lack of rain across the North Island of New Zealand, which has resulted in a major drought. (Northern Advocate, 1 Mar 2013) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Clark, Laurence, 1949- :[Idea for opening new bridge]. 18 May 2013
Date: 2013
From: Clark, Laurence, 1949- :Digital cartoons
By: Northern advocate (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024983
Description: Depicts a line of people across a new bridge over water. They are celebrating it's opening by releasing balloons. The ballons have dollar signs on them and some balloons spell out 'Cost Over Run'. Refers to the call by Whangarei District Council for ideas on an opening for new lower Hatea River bridge on 27 July 2013. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Children at the Hutt River
Date: 1964
From: Westra, Ans, 1936-2023: Photographs
Reference: AWM-0857-F
Description: Images show scenes of two of the Mataira children playing on a riverbank of the Hutt River, taken in 1964 by Ans Westra. Unless otherwise stated all persons are unidentified. Frames 1,3 and 4 show Ratu Mataira by the river with a bridge in the background (Frames 2 and 3). Source of descriptive information - Notes written by Westra and filed with proof sheets. Quantity: 4 b&w original negative(s) 120 strips containing 12 images. Physical Description: Cellulose acetate roll film