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Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Parking wardens resume work in Christchurch. 2…
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Text reads 'Parking wardens resume work in Christchurch'. A parking warden peers anxiously at a huge tanker named 'Bill's Septic Tank Services' which is apparently parked illegally. The driver of the tanker, who holds the nozzle of a pump attached to the tank, says 'Your move!' suggesting the threat of a sewage spill if the warden insists on compliance. Context - 'After a lengthy grace period following the devastating February 22 quake, Parking wardens were yesterday on the hunt for parking infringers in the city's non-metered time-restricted zones, loading zones, bus/tour coach stops and taxi stands, and on the likes of broken yellow lines.' The resumption of work by the parking wardens does suggest a return to normal in Christchurch. (NZHerald 30 May 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :The REAL Christchurch buskers... 19 January 2012
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Aspects of Christchurch life after the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, modelled on acts performed at the Buskers' Festival being held in Christchurch. Include `Silt walking'through liquefaction; 'Orange zone', representing the paralysis of homeowners whose properties were classified as 'orange', or of undecided status; 'Jugglers "Marryatt" and "Red Zone"': the Christchurch CEO, Tony Marryatt, juggles with money, his large pay rise, while the red-zoned householder juggles with unattractive options; 'The boy [CBD] with red tape all over him', referring to the cordon which was strangling the Central Business District; the columnist Joe Bennett with his dog, refusing to move from his house in Lyttelton, a cause celebre of resistance to the earthquake authorities in those days. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-:'The orange zone. No fun - no parties- come on in …
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The cartoon shows a part of Christchurch with a great earthquake fissure running through it. In the fissure are dozens of eyes shining in the dark and people struggle to clamber out. A sign reads 'The Orange Zone. No fun - no parties - Come in and wait for nothing to happen!' Context: The 'Orange Zone' makes a wordplay on 'fanzone' the play spaces for Rugby World Cup revellers. The Orange Zone in Christchurch is the area where as yet decisions still have not been made about the fate of the houses in it. These people feel as though they are in limbo, unable to make decisions about their lives and homes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch Press Infographic: 22 February 2012 (3)
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The front page graphic for a feature marking the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The feature is titled, "In memoriam".
Christchurch Press Infographic: 24 February 2012 (5)
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The front page graphic for a feature marking the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The feature is titled, "Looking ahead".
Christchurch Press Infographic: 23 February 2012 (2)
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The front page graphic for a feature marking the anniversary of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The feature is titled, "Taking stock".
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :Gambling on the rise in Christchurch, where th…
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The title is 'Gambling on the rise in Christchurch'. Several vignettes show two men running in the 'Porta-loo stakes (runs)'; people betting on the 'size of the next shake'; people betting on 'who will have the last chimney standing'; a man sitting over a pot on a little gas ring wondering 'How long will it take to boil a 3 minute egg... when it's minus 10 in the kitchen'; someone in a car wondering 'Whose street can wipe out the most engine sumps'; and someone wondering 'Which power company will be first to put people before profits'. Context: The way of things following the earthquakes of September 4 2010, 22 February 2011 and 13 June 2011. The Problem Gambling Foundation says it is concerned more Christchurch people are turning to gambling to combat stress from earthquakes. It says spending on pokie machines in Christchurch has risen by almost $4 million, going against a downward national trend. The foundation says the data released by the Department of Internal Affairs shows spending on gaming machines rose by more than $3,800,000 in Christchurch city to almost $23 million. (Radio NZ News 26 July 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch Press Infographic: 26 May 2011 (1)
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A graphic describing the proposed demolition of the Hotel Grand Chancellor.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 7 March 2011 (2)
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A map of the CBD cordons, showing reductions in the cordon.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 13 April 2011 (1)
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An infographic showing the drop zone for the damaged Clarendon Tower.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 16 April 2011 (7)
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A graphic showing the cost of the earthquakes to Canterbury sport.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 26 November 2011 (1)
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An infographic giving details of the Christmas in the Park event.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 2 November 2011 (3)
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A graphic illustrating the shockwave from the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 22 October 2011 (1)
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A map showing the layout of the Re:Start container mall.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 23 March 2012 (2)
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A map showing the site of the new central police station.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 6 September 2011 (2)
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A map showing the location of streams under the central city.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 5 March 2012 (3)
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A map showing the locations of arsons in the eastern suburbs.
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"I've got a bad feeling about this new subdivisio…
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Text across the top of the cartoon reads 'Greener pastures for red zone residents?... A new subdivision named 'Quakehaven' has streets named 'Wobble Way', 'Poopong Parade', 'Turd Tce.', 'Liquefaction Lane' etc. One of a couple visiting the new area says 'I've got a bad feeling about this new subdivision!' Context - Housing after the Christchurch earthquakes. After the first Land Report was delivered on 23rd June people whose houses were in the Red Zone had their properties bought up by the government and now have to move to new subdivisions. The suggestion in the cartoon is that the subdivisions may not be on safe ground. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Auckland... Christchurch... 10 September 2011
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The upper of two frames shows Auckland all lit up for the Rugby World Cup and the lower frame shows Christchurch with a backdrop of munted buildings and a few people creating light with candles and torches. Context: The cartoon shows a contrast between the two cities as Christchurch struggles with the aftermath of the earthquakes and Auckland revels in the Rugby World Cup festivities. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch Press Infographic: 20 October 2012
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A graphic showing details of the window of the Transitional Cathedral.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 18 November 2010
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A graphic for a story about the Christchurch City Council's decision whether to extend a period of free parking in the central city.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 2 October 2012
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A page banner promoting articles about the use of social networks in Canterbury and about the demolition of Cranmer Courts.
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'Christchurch is worried how it will house the…
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Two men discuss in a pub the problem that Christchurch has about how to house all the workers arriving to rebuild the city. One of them suggests the solution found for the workers on the Manapouri Dam which was housing them on cruise liners. Context: One solution has been provided by the Defence Force who are leasing 42 derelict NZDF houses next to Burnham Military Camp. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :"So Roger...two years in the job...how does it fe…
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Roger Sutton, former chief executive of the the power lines company, Orion and since June 2011 Chief Executive Officer of the Canterbury Earhquake Recovery Authority, is shown in a straitjacket, raving. An unseen interviewer asks him how it feels after 'two years in the job'. Roger Sutton's work in leading the Earthquake Authority after the February earthquake was extremely stressful, considering the magnitude of the task. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :"The shake which lasted 75 minutes and caused …
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A television announcer sits at his desk reading the news. He says 'The shake which lasted 75 minutes and caused widespread damage in living rooms all over the country measured 5.18 on the rugby scale and was centred on Port Elizabeth in South Africa'. Context: The All Blacks lost to the Springboks 5-18 in a tri-nations test match in South Africa only a few days before the World Cup kick-off. Fans have been warned not to panic. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch Press Infographic: 25 September 2010 (5)
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A graph comparing the total energy released during the September 4 earthquake and the aftershocks.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 17 September 2010 (2)
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A reproduction of an image of the damage to the Cathedral after the 1888 earthquake.
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Red and black... it's one zone we ALL belong in!…
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A crowd of Christchurch rugby fans wearing the red and black colours, gather to wish the Crusaders well as they leave for Australia. Someone shouts 'Red and black... It's one zone we ALL belong in!' Context - The Reds (Queensland) and Crusaders (Christchurch) played on the 11th July in the Final of the Investec Super Rugby competition at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane. The Crusaders were narrowly beaten 18-13. The comment referring to 'one zone' relates to the dividing Christchurch, after the earthquakes, into zones labelled with different colours that indicates whether buildings have to be removed, or can be repaired or whether a decision has yet to be made or they are ok. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :[Manchester]. 15 April 2013
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Shows a throng of sex workers rushing back following the announcement that 'Manchester Street's open!'. Prior to the Christchurch earthquake in February 2011 Manchester Street was the focus of street prostitution. On 13 April 2013 the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) announced: 'A temporary change to the cordon tonight sees Manchester Street open all the way through for the first time in over two years'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :New ChCh subdivision?... 17 August 2011
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Text reads 'New Chch subdivision?...' The cartoon shows a very snowy scene with several igloos; The subdivision is called 'Igloo Park' and the sign says 'Polar packages available'. Context: Christchurch, after being battered by the February 22 earthquake, the June 13 aftershock and last month's snowstorm have had another week of snow. The cartoon suggests that new subdivisions, necessary because of the earthquakes, could be filled with igloos. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).