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Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Hopefully it'll be softer and fuzzier than the l…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows an egg that represents '2012' with a chick beginning to peck its way out. In the background storms rage. Someone hopes that it will 'be softer and fuzzier than the last one!' Context: Refers to the difficulties and disasters of 2011 in New Zealand. Christchurch earthquakes and aftershocks continue with complicating rebuilding and insurance issues, the wreck of the Rena, and various weather events and political issues. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958-:'The orange zone. No fun - no parties- come on in …
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
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 Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:09 13:58:13
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aerial shot of the fault line that ruptured, causing Saturday's 7.1 earthquake. Locals walk across a paddock showing jagged scars from the fault line".
Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2011:04:14 14:00:05
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "John Key visit at Woodend School. John Key (second from right) and Kate Wilkinson National MP (right) demonstrate the turtle earthquake procedure to young pupils".
Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:05 04:51:52
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Canterbury earthquake. Sarah Baxter (left) and sister Nicola Baxter look at a road slump on Highway 77 between Glenroy and Glentunnel that closed the road".
Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett 2010:09:05 04:52:22
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Canterbury earthquake. Sarah Baxter (left) and sister Nicola Baxter look at a road slump on Highway 77 between Glenroy and Glentunnel that closed the road".
Christchurch Press Image: Joseph Johnson 2010:10:07 15:15:13
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ascot TV co-owner Kevin Thorn outside his new premises at 300 Colombo Street, after his old store was earthquake damaged at 404 Colombo Street".
Christchurch Press Image: Joseph Johnson 2010:10:07 15:15:10
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Ascot TV co-owner Kevin Thorn outside his new premises at 300 Colombo Street, after his old store was earthquake damaged at 404 Colombo Street".
Christchurch Press Image: Richard Cosgrove 2010:09:09 13:58:18
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aerial shot of the fault line that ruptured, causing Saturday's 7.1 earthquake. Locals walk across a paddock showing jagged scars from the fault line".
Santana Did Not Rock 'n Roll Christchurch
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A billboard on the side of the Christchurch Town Hall advertises a performance by Santana on Tuesday 22 March 2011. The photographer comments, "Due to the earthquake the previous month Carlos Santana cancelled the concert. He did return though for a concert on 17 March 2013".
Many streets have only got portaloos to use because sewer system is out - …
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Showing some of the spirit of Christchurch
All Right? Social Media: Facebook Timeline Image 92
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel at a River of Flowers earthquake memorial event in the Botanic Gardens. She is standing near the Tree of Hope and holding a hand-written message. The message is written on one of the All Right? Earthquake Anniversary postcards. All Right? posted the photograph on their Facebook page on 22 February 2014 at 1:36pm.
The Strange Lines of Bubbles in Earthquake Liquefaction
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Liquefaction in North New Brighton. The photographer comments, "This is the liquid part of liquefaction left when the heavier sand content has dropped down. After the double quake in Christchurch local to me I found these strange lines of bubbles on the surface".
The Marlborough Express Image: Derek Flynn 2011:02:25 11:32:59
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The British UK Fire Service International Rescue Team led by Pete Crook (centreframe) arrives at Christchurch International Airport. Pictures to accompany story by reporter Blair Ensor. Christchurch Earthquake aftermath - day four."
Christchurch Press Image: David Hallett, 2011:02:23 22:53:57
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake. People searching for missing family and friends report to the Papanui Police to file reports. Dr. Rose Ruiz and Dr. Len after reporting people missing in the CTV building".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:11:37
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:12:28
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:12:45
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:13:00
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".
Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:15 13:23:21
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Abandoned armchairs outside flats in South Brighton after tenants having suddenly been told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:13:28
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:13:38
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:14:45
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".
Christchurch Press Image: Dean Kozanic 2010:09:29 14:14:11
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The ongoing demolition of business premises around central Christchurch after the 7.1 earthquake on September 4th. Buildings on the east side of Colombo Street between Salisbury and Peterborough Streets".
Christchurch Press Image: Kirk Hargreaves 2010:09:15 13:23:04
Images, UC QuakeStudies
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Abandoned armchairs outside flats in South Brighton after tenants having suddenly been told by the council they have to move out after initially been given green stickers after the Christchurch earthquake".
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"Hey Bob ... how about a re-write... 'We will rai…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
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).
Light Fitting: Three Globe
Images, Canterbury Museum
One metal hanging light fixture with three globes. Frame features a stylized plants motif. The globes feature green, brown and white glass petals welded into a globe shape. Owner of Hadleigh House 1904-1921
sand volcano
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Laura, Nicola, and Debra watch a sand volcano build in the Wyn Street gutter.
Cockatiel down!
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Bruce and his cage were sitting on top of the small wooden table on the right before the earthquake. He was understandably alarmed.
IMG_2245
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Looking across the faultline where the Saturday 4 September 2010 magnitude 7.1 earthquake originated. Note how much the previously straight fence is now out of alignment.