Text reads 'The earth takes... the world gives'. The cartoon shows an image of the globe with New Zealand in the centre - the continents seem to have formed themselves into a grieving face and arms which reach out to New Zealand. Context - on 22 February 2011 a 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Christchurch which has probably killed more than 200 people (at this point the number is still not known) and caused very severe damage.
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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).
A digitally manipulated image of a direction signpost, with every sign pointing to parking. The photographer comments, "With around 70% of the buildings to be demolished in the CBD, Christchurch, New Zealand will be the biggest parking lot in the world for a few years".
A view after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch.
Corner of Colombo and Byron Streets.
Given a bit of a HDR process to add some of what I was "feeling" at the time.
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The text 'Rugby World Cup' runs across the top of the cartoon. Below is a poster depicting the shape of a rugby ball with a double koru design and the year '2011'. It is accompanied by the words 'Rugby New Zealand (well not quite all New Zealand)' Someone off screen kicks a rugby ball that represents 'Christrch' across the frame. Context - Christchurch has been told that they will not be able to host any Rugby World Cup games because of the damage to the city after the earthquakes 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A line of customers waiting to enter the New World supermarket.
A compliation of photographs of memorials from around the world.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nigel Mendonca from World Vision and in conjunction with The Salvation Army delivers a care package to Avonside resident Maggie Reed. The Salvation Army and World Vision are delivering packages all over the worst earthquake affected areas in Christchurch".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nigel Mendonca from World Vision and in conjunction with The Salvation Army delivers a care package to an Avonside residence. The Salvation Army and World Vision are delivering packages all over the worst earthquake affected areas in Christchurch".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Nigel Mendonca from World Vision and in conjunction with The Salvation Army delivers a care package to an Avonside residence. The Salvation Army and World Vision are delivering packages all over the worst earthquake affected areas in Christchurch".
A map showing the route of the Rugby World Cup parade.
An infographic giving details of the Rugby World Cup Fanzone in Hagley Park.
An infographic comparing spending increases across the South Island during the Rugby World Cup.
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Grandharva Loka World Music Store and Billiken Japanese Restaurant at 595a and 597 Colombo Street.
A front page graphic for The Press. The main headline reads, "30 seconds and our world changed".
A photograph of the earthquake damage to the Lotus Heart, the Billiken Japanese Restaurant and Grandharva Loka World Music Store at 595, 595a and 597 Colombo Street.
A graphic showing the temporary Fan Zone to be built in Hagley Park for the Rugby World Cup.
A photograph of a screen inside St Paul's-Trinity-Pacific Church, erected in memory of members on the congregation who lost their lives during World War I.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Despite the quake, the countdown to the World Cup is still on display in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Staff at Halswell New World supermarket work to stock the shelves after the latest big quake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Justine Price buying water at Chaffers New World supermarket after the 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "David Cullwick buying water at Chaffers New World supermarket after the 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "David Cullwick buying water at Chaffers New World supermarket after the 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Shelves low on stocks of water at Chaffers New World supermarket after the 7.1 earthquake in Christchurch".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake reminder: Wendy Quigley's 'You rock my world' t-shirts feature the time and date of the damaging 7.1 shake".
Prime Minister John Key sits on a huge crushing ball that represents the 'IRB' (International Rugby Board) and says 'Don't listen to rumour. It's not a fait accompli yet!' The ball swings towards crumbling land which represents 'Christchurch World Cup Rights'. Context - The Government has repeatedly said its preference is to keep cup games in Christchurch and Mr Key said yesterday that it would send a "powerful message" about Christchurch, although the Government had to be realistic. "The IRB are the ultimate arbiter ... they hold their own insurance policies and they'll have their own discussions with their insurers. There's only so far New Zealand can take this." (Stuff 12 March 2011)
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A layout for the "Press Box" feature, featuring an item on the cancellation of Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch following the 22 February 2011 earthquake.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The memorial for 9/11 New York World Trade Centre victims and heroes on the corner of Madras and Kilmore Street, Christchurch".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The memorial for 9/11 New York World Trade Centre victims and heroes on the corner of Madras and Kilmore Streets, Christchurch".
The cartoon shows a rugby goalpost in a bad state of repair; it is held together with bandages and when a player kicks a ball that represents 'World Cup Games' towards the goalpost, it hits one of the side posts that flies a Christchurch flag, causing the post to break. Context - the decision that Christchurch will not be able to host any of the Rugby World Cup games because of the damage caused by the earthquakes of 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).