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All Right? in Rangiora Photograph 3
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A photograph of All Right? corflute signs on cordon fences in Rangiora. The signs are from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign, which sought to promote the 'Five Ways To Wellbeing' by asking simple, open-ended questions related to wellbeing. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 22 October 2013 at 1.23pm. This was captioned, "Not even this week's nor-westers could dent the enthusiasm of these little fellas".
Observatory Tower Photograph 25
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A photograph of the rubble of the Observatory tower in the South Quad of the Christchurch Arts Centre. The tower collapsed during the 22 February 2011 earthquake. A digger was used to clear the rubble away from the building. Scaffolding constructed around the tower has also collapsed and is amongst the rubble. In the background is a shipping container. A red sticker has been placed on the door to the Physics Building.
Photographic Services Photograph 09
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A photograph of Graeme Kershaw, Technician at the University of Canterbury Department of Physics and Astronomy, looking through the lens of the Townsend Telescope. The lens is the most crucial component of the telescope. It was found unscratched and unbroken in the rubble of the Observatory tower, after 22 February 2011 earthquake. This means that the telescope can be restored. Other parts of the earthquake-damaged telescope are in the background of the photograph.
Photographic Services Photograph 10
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A photograph of Graeme Kershaw, Technician at the University of Canterbury Department of Physics and Astronomy, looking through the lens of the Townsend Telescope. The lens is the most crucial component of the telescope. It was found unscratched and unbroken in the rubble of the Observatory tower, after 22 February 2011 earthquake. This means that the telescope can be restored. Other parts of the earthquake-damaged telescope are in the background of the photograph.
Fletcher, David 1952- :[Money raising policies after the Christchurch eart…
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'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister is keen to push through 'unpopular money raising policies' like the 'tax on people's taxes for example'. Context - the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 has created more strain on an already straining economy and there has been discussion about various possibilities for sticking with the Government's short and long-term targets for debt reduction in spite of the enormous recovery cost for Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Smith, Hayden James, 1976- :Shared stand still. 2 March 2011
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A large group of people stand on a huge sundial in a pattern that forms a map of New Zealand; the hand of the sundial casts a shadow that falls on nine minutes to one. Context - the people of New Zealand maintained a vigil of two minutes silence at 12.51 on 1 March which was exactly a week after the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February struck. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :For sale - open plan living - seismologist's drea…
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The cartoon shows a house for sale in Christchurch after the earthquakes; there is a jagged rip through the house and the road outside that looks like a seismic graph after a lot of activity. The 'For Sale' sign says 'Open Plan living, open home, Seismologist's dream!'. Context - A house wrecked by the Christchurch earthquakes of September 4th 2010, February 22 2011 and June 13 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Earthquake? No... this is an extreme adventure a…
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A tall building sways and groans, creaks and rumbles during an earthquake. Someone from inside at the top of the building says 'Earthquake? No... This is an extreme adventure activity that you'll be billed for later!' Context - The earthquakes in Christchurch and the Canterbury region. The three major ones were on 4th September 2010, 22 February 2011 and 13 June 2011 and there have been hundreds of aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :"Has Bill English made any uplifting pronouncements…
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Two businessmen emerge from a building wondering whether 'Bill English' has ''Made any uplifting pronouncements on the economy or budget lately?..' On the footpath outside is Finance Minister Bill English wearing a sandwich board that reads 'the end is nigh' and carrying a banner that reads 'We're doomed'. Context - the impact of an already struggling economy of the Christchurch earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011. 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).
Webb, Murray, 1947- :[Mayor Bob Parker] 10 March 2011
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Caricature of Mayor Bob Parker dissolving into quakes; below the image is the name 'Christchurch' in very quavery letters. A second version shows Bob Parker without the shakes and without the name 'Christchurch'. Context - Opinion seems to be that Mayor Bob Parker has shown excellent leadership during the earthquakes and aftershocks in Christchurch. The earthquakes were on 4 September and 22 February. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Hubbard, James, 1949- :Earthquake survivors. 23 February 2011
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Text reads 'Earthquake survivors' and amongst the rubble of a collapsed building is a man representing 'courage' who is trapped by a concrete slab and a woman with severed legs who is reaching out to help him and who represents 'compassion'. Context - The very severe Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011 in which probably more than 200 people died and an enormous amount of structural damage has been done. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark, 1958-: Rock Star Rocky. 12 March 2011
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Text reads 'ROCK STAR' and below is an image of a large rock named 'Rocky'. Context - When a 25-tonne boulder crashed through the garage roof of Phil Johnson's home and left it in ruins during the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February he sold it at an online auction for NZ$60,500 (#27,652). Mr Johnson dubbed it "Rocky". The money will be used to help quake victims. Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Bottle Lake waste-dump recreation area?... 27 Nov…
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Several people run, leap, cycle and walk the dog through an area piled high with waste material. Context: Bottle Lake Forest Park has tracks and trails which include mountain-bike tracks, horse-trekking trails and walking tracks. After being established as a temporary dump after the February 22 earthquake the government intend to use special powers to turn part of Bottle Lake Forest Park into a permanent dump. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:45:31)
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A photograph of street art in Brighton Mall, between Beresford Street and Hawke Street. The artist is Drowsy.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:53:26)
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A photograph of coils of razor wire on a fence in New Brighton. The photographer comments, "Street art? Maybe not".
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:23:30)
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A photograph of street art on a wall in New Brighton. The artwork is signed 'Porta'.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:29 13:22:44)
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A photograph of street art. The artwork is on the wall surrounding Waltham Pool and faces towards Waltham Park.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:49:38)
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A photograph of street art painted on a fence at Central New Brighton School.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:41:44)
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A photograph of street art on the side of the Shoreline Fitness Centre building in New Brighton.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:24:40)
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A photograph of street art on the side of a building in Brighton Mall. The photograph has been taken through chain-link fencing.
Photo of damage to Waimakariri River South Branch (primary bank), taken by…
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Photo of damage to Waimakariri River South Branch(primary bank), taken by John Dore, 8 September 2010.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:45:26)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of street art in Brighton Mall, between Beresford Street and Hawke Street. The artist is Drowsy.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:29 13:22:03)
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A photograph of street art on a wall of Waltham Pool. The photographer believes that the artwork was created by the JAT Crew.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:29 13:22:06)
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A photograph of street art on a wall of Waltham Pool. The photographer believes that the artwork was created by the JAT Crew.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:29 13:22:09)
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A photograph of street art on a wall of Waltham Pool. The photographer believes that the artwork was created by the JAT Crew.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:29 13:22:40)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of street art. The artwork is on the wall surrounding Waltham Pool and faces towards Waltham Park.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:41:42)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of street art on the side of the Shoreline Fitness Centre building in New Brighton.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:45:29)
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of street art in Brighton Mall, between Beresford Street and Hawke Street. The artist is Drowsy.
Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2015:03:22 14:13:25)
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A photograph of street art on the side of the Super Liquor store on Beresford Street, New Brighton.