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Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Pay rise]. 9 January 2012
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Cartoon shows a mechanic asking his boss for a pay rise. Text reads 'Like the Christchurch Council CEO - I've also been working hard. Would I be cheeky to ask for a $68,000 pay rise?'. Context: Christchurch City Council Chief Executive Officer Tony Marryatt ended up turning down a pay rise of $68,000 following the outcry when the fact was made public. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:The Week - US Republican Party, Dubrovnick and Ki…
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Four cameos on events of the week. The struggle for the US Republican Party to find a suitable presidential candidate. A Croatian tourism official has been sacked over comments about "drunk and crazy" New Zealand and Australian tourists. 'Mother Nature' is an 'unfit mother' in Christchurch because of the earthquakes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:'Oh do stop fretting everybody - Christchurch wil…
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Several months after the Canterbury earthquakes the Minister for the Redevelopment of Christchurch, Gerry Brownlee, tells people in Christchurch to stop fretting as 'Christchurch will still be a very English looking city'. He refers to several rebuilding options that imitate English cities. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :"But off the record to look for a quiet sp…
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Text reads 'Dalai Lama visits Christchurch ostensibly to sympathise with quake-hit residents'. The cartoon shows the Dalai Lama bestowing blessings on a large crowd. In an insert he is seen sitting cross-legged on top of Mount Cook saying 'But off the record I came to look for a quiet spot to retire to!' 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).
Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :God at his computer. 17 June 2011
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The cartoon shows God sitting at his computer with an image of a devastated Christchurch on the screen. He is about to hit the 'smite' key. Text above reads 'God at his computer'. Context - Two more earthquakes rocked Christchurch on 13th June, following those of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011. The first magnitude 5.5 quake struck at 1pm, 10 kilometres east of Christchurch at Taylor's Mistake beach, at a depth of 11 kilometres, and sent people scrambling for cover. It was followed at 2.20pm by a more powerful magnitude 6 quake, centred 10 kilometres southeast of the city and 9km underground. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:'Unfortunately, this is a North Canterbury collap…
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A man representing 'EQC' (Earthquake Commission) talks to a couple outside their collapsed house. He says 'Unfortunately, this is a NORTH Canterbury collapse - so you'll only get your first $100,000 back.' Context: This refers both to the collapse of the South Canterbury Finance Company and to the problems that people are having with insurance companies in North Canterbury after the first Christchurch earthquake on September 4th 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Cantabrians' spirit, Two weeks on. 7 March 2011
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Text reads 'Cantabrians' spirit, two weeks on-' The cartoon shows the wrecked Christchurch Cathedral which is its true 'appearance' after the 19th February earthquake. Behind the devastation rises the ghost of the spire which is described as 'reality.' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch Press Infographic: 19 May 2012 (1)
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A graphic celebrating the Newspaper of the Year award won by The Press for its earthquake coverage.
BeckerFraserPhotos May 2011 photograph 0047
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A handwritten 'For lease' sign in the window of clothing shop Himalaya. The windows are covered with newspapers.
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 39
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A photograph of an All Right? advertisement in a newspaper. The advertisement depicts an 'All Rightie' listening to music and dancing, and reads, "Classical? Jazz? Punk rock? Everyone needs to let their hair down now and then." All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 13 September 2013 at 4:10pm.
Christchurch Press Infographic: 19 May 2012 (2)
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A page banner promoting a feature on the Newspaper of the Year award won by The Press for its earthquake coverage.
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:08 14:11:55
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "News room set up in Newspaper Sales building after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:08 14:12:01
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "News room set up in Newspaper Sales building after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
Christchurch Press Image: John Kirk-Anderson 2010:09:08 14:11:36
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "News room set up in Newspaper Sales building after the closure of The Press building following Canterbury's earthquakes".
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 42
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A photograph of an All Right? advertisement in The Press newspaper. The advertisement depicts two 'All Righties' carrying a couch together, and reads, "Shown a mate you care lately? Often the little things mean the most to our family and friends." All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 2 September 2013 at 5:23pm.
Photograph by Neil Macbeth 221
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Journalists from The Press newspaper, including reporter Martin van Beynen (left) and photographer John Kirk Anderson (middle) outside the collapsed Pyne Gould Corporation building on Cambridge Terrace.
Photograph by Neil Macbeth 222
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Journalists from The Press newspaper, including reporter Martin van Beynen (left) and photographer John Kirk Anderson (middle) outside the collapsed Pyne Gould Corporation building on Cambridge Terrace.
Photograph by Neil Macbeth 223
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Journalists from The Press newspaper, including reporter Martin van Beynen (left) and photographer John Kirk Anderson (middle) outside the collapsed Pyne Gould Corporation building on Cambridge Terrace.
Photograph by Neil Macbeth 236
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Martin van Beynen, a reporter for The Press newspaper, photographing damage to Wave House (Winnie Bagoes Pizza Bar). Masonry from the building has collapsed onto several parked cars.
Crack'd for Christchurch Photograph 055
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A photograph of cast iron bath feet sitting on newspaper on a kitchen bench.Crack'd for Christchurch comments, "Jenny bought eight Victorian cast iron bath feet from Trade Me."
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 120
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A photograph of two 'All Righties' and a State Insurance staff member posing with newspapers. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 1 August 2014 at 6:00am.
Koen Broekema's Photograph 217
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An abandoned cafe located in the Pavilion building on Cashel Street. Magazines and newspapers are laid out on the counter and the reflection of Les Mills Gym can be seen in the window.
Koen Broekema's Photograph 218
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An abandoned cafe located in the Pavilion building on Cashel Street. A dead plant, magazines, and newspapers are laid out on the counter and the reflection of Les Mills Gym car park can be seen in the window.
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 40
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A photograph of an All Right? image on the first page of The Christchurch Star highlighting the Christchurch Gig Guide on page 36. The image depicts an 'All Rightie' listening to music and dancing. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 13 September 2013 at 4:09pm.
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 41
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A photograph of an All Right? image on the first page of The Christchurch Star. The advertisement depicts two 'All Righties' wearing 3D glasses, and reads, "Caught up lately? How about a movie? - P27." All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 4 September 2013 at 4:59pm.
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-: "Don't be upset dear... we'll get the World Cup s…
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A man reading a newspaper wails and sobs when he discovers that Christchurch will not be hosting any Rugby World Cup games. The newspaper is covered with real disaster news like the Japanese earthquake and potential nuclear disaster, economy problems , and 'aftershock anxiety'. Context - The Christchurch earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 that have led to the decision that because of the amount of damage to the venue plus infrastructures and accommodation for visitors the Rugby World Cup will not be played in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Canterbury?" "No - The ACT Party" 17 September 2010
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A man reads a newspaper with a headline 'Aftershocks'. His wife thinks it refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September but it actually refers to the implosion of the ACT Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :"It was not a lie - it was a false promise." 5 Septemb…
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The title is 'Gerry BrownLie?' and the cartoon shows the Minister for Earthquake recovery, Gerry Brownlee, saying 'It was NOT a lie. It was a false promise'. Context: Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee has apologised for falsely promising red zone homeowners they would be paid out for improvements to their house. Brownlee promised in June that, in some cases, home improvements like new kitchens would be included in the government settlement offer for red zone houses. But the offer is only valid if the improvement has added to the footprint of the house. (Press - 4 September 2011) Alternate version of DCDL-0018758 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Darroch, Bob, 1940- :"That's not funny!" 23 September 2010
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Father has been nailed to the floor by his kids. He shouts with rage as he tries to walk away from his armchair. Nearby is a newspaper with the text 'Earthquake lessons - Secure all unstable objects'. Context: Stress of earthquakes in Christchurch leads eventually to comedy. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'Look Heidi! - a great example of Christchurch…
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Shows two overseas backpackers looking at a man reading the newspaper while in a portaloo in Christchurch. Context: Travel publication Lonely Planet placed Christchurch at number six on its list of Top 10 Cities for 2013 (Scoop 22 October 2012). Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).