Three people stand looking down at a small model of the 'Christchurch CBD'. One of the people says 'Love the safer low-rise plan What's the scale?' A second man says 'Scale? Er this is the actual size!' Context: Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker has dedicated the draft plan for a new-look Christchurch CBD to those lost in the February earthquake. The CBD will be about a quarter of its original size under the draft plan which was unanimously adopted by the council today. (TVNZ 11 August 2011)
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
The Press building with boarded-up windows and straps supporting damaged parts of the building.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Turret being removed at The Press".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. 110 year old cast iron work being removed from The Press tower after it was discovered to be damaged".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. 110 year old cast iron work being removed from The Press tower after it was discovered to be damaged".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch earthquake. 110 year old cast iron work being removed from The Press tower after it was discovered to be damaged".
Former the Press editor Andrew Holden talks to the audience at the launch of the UC CEISMIC digital archive.
A graphic showing the cost of the earthquakes.
Text at the top reads 'Bob's next speech?... The cartoon shows Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker making a speech - 'We shall fight on the beaches... We shall fight in the liquefaction... We shall fight in the cracks... We shall fight on the falling rocks and in the sinkholes... We shall fight in the portaloos... We shall fight in the sewage pipes... We shall fight in the polluted waters and subsided streets... We shall fight in the heritage buildings including the Dux de Lux... We shall NEVER surrender! A man leans over a fence and yells 'Hey Bob... How about a rewrite..."We shall raise the white flag and shall get the hell out!"' Context - The continuing earthquakes and aftershocks are causing serious problems in Christchurch, both practical and emotional. Many people are considering leaving the city.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A graphic illustrating the findings of the Royal Commission enquiry into the CTV building collapse.
The cartoon is headed 'Whitebait - How to spot the difference.' Below are two frames; the one on the left shows a brown fish wearing goggles and breathing apparatus, it is from the East Coast and is described as 'drab brown' and 'tastes like dung'; the one on the right is pink and wears a sun hat and sunglasses, it is from the West Coast and is described as 'lightly tanned' and 'tastes like coconut'. Context: The whitebait from the east coast has been contaminated by the Canterbury earthquakes.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. Attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. Attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of the public launch event for The Wet Issue by Freerange Press. The attendees are watching a water-inspired visual and sonic artwork by Olivia Webb and Noel Meek. The event was held at Space Academy as part of FESTA 2014.
A large artwork is erected on the former site of the Press building during the LuxCity event.
Extensive damage to the Caxton Press building on Victoria Street. Bricks have toppled from the facade.
Photograph of a drawing captioned by Fairfax, "The New Zealand Express company's new building now being erected at the corner of Hereford and Manchester Streets. W. H. Bowen, builder. Messrs S and A. Luttrell, architects. Manchester Courts, MLC building from The Weekly Press, November, 8, 1905".
Two skeletal people sit in armchairs waist-deep in silt. The man is reading the newspaper and says 'The wait's over! The Land Report's due out dear!... DEAR?' He realises that his wife, whose bony hand clutches 'EQC update No. 37', is dead. Context - On Thursday 23 June Prime Minister John Key, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and representatives from engineering consultants Tonkin & Taylor announced the first part of the Government's long-awaited land report that revealed the fate of up to 5000 quake-damaged homes.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
At a time when the public needs an excellent service from their city council because of earthquake problems an independent government representative has been appointed to help get the dysfunctional [Christchurch] council back on track. Includes the news that chief executive Tony Marryatt has announced he has turned down a controversial $68,000 pay rise. Problems in the council have been apparent for several months, and in the last week there have been calls for the councillors to be sacked and replaced by commissioners.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
An infographic describing the collapse of the CTV building.
A map showing the location of the Bridgewater Apartments.
A map showing the route for the Christchurch Marathon.
A map showing the new route for the Santa Parade.
A map showing the location of the Alpine Fault.
A photograph of a sign outside Knox Church, advertising the re-opening of The Caxton Press.
A map showing the route of the Red Zone bus tour.
