Two workmen in hard hats stand amongst the rubble of Christchurch looking askance as the Dalai Lama beams and says 'You do great work, on behalf of mankind, I express great platitude...' One of the workmen holds a newspaper with a heading that reads 'Dalai Lama's quake message: think positive'. Context - The Dalai Lama visited the quake-hit city for two days in early June. He also sent a letter of condolence to Prime Minister John Key after the February 22 earthquake.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
In the top frames two children shout 'four point one', 'three point six', and 'five point two' and in the frame below it is seen that they are responding to bumps in the road as their mother drives through Christchurch streets. Context - The children have become expert at guessing the seismic intensity of earthquakes in Christchurch and are now applying them to bumps in the road.
Colour and black and white versions available
Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Text reads 'Canterbury lamb...' and the cartoon shows a slavering wolf that represents 'earthquake' dressed in 'lamb's clothing' and prowling in the night among other sheep. Context - The saying 'a wolf in sheep's clothing' that suggests something sinister sheltering behind something benign. Refers to the devastating Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. A third very damaging earthquake occured on 13th June 2011. 'Canterbury lamb' is well-known as a favourite meat overseas.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Friday 22 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-22-IMG_4056
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Friday 22 February 2013. File reference: CCL-2013 -02-22-IMG_4093
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Christchurch Hospital Chimney.
File reference:
CCL-2012-02-20-CanterburyBrewery-February-2012 DSC_148.JPG
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Wednesday 2 May 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2168
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Wednesday 2 May 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2166
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Wednesday 2 May 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2169
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Wednesday 2 May 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2159
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Wednesday 2 May 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2164
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Wednesday 2 May 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-05-02IMG_2165
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Tuesday 27 March 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-03-27-IMG_0746
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Santa Claus drives his sleigh at great speed towards Christchurch shouting 'Hang on Christchurch we're on our way!' Context: concern about continuing trials and tribulations of Christchurch with continuing earthquakes and aftershocks.
Colour and black and white versions available
Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
A graphic illustrating quotes from city leaders responding to criticism of the Christchurch City Council.
An infographic showing estimated repair costs for major Christchurch City Council facilities.
The Christchurch Cathedral after loosing its tower and spire after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. This image shows the centre of the city still cordoned off. I took this image on Good Friday, Easter weekend, as the sun rose to shine over the city giving a feeling of hope and resurrection of Christchurch to come in...
A graphic for a story about the Christchurch City Council's decision whether to extend a period of free parking in the central city.
6 March 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-03-06-AroundChristchurch-IMG_0127
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
None
File reference: CCL-2012-03-17-IMG_0312
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
A photograph of fallen bricks in a central city carpark.
A photograph of fallen bricks in a central city carpark.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-19-IMG_0272
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-19-IMG_0267
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-19-IMG_0273
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-19-IMG_0275
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
File reference: CCL-2012-02-19-IMG_0268
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Tuesday 27 March 2012.
File reference: CCL-2012-03-27-IMG_0669
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Illustrations of types of inner-city housing.