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Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :"At least snow covers up ugly quake damage dear..…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A woman walks through the snow in Christchurch and comments 'At least snow covers up ugly quake damage dear... Dear?' Her husband has disappeared into a hole that was covered in snow. Context: Heavy snow blanketed Christchurch today (Saturday 9 August) as the winter cold continued to be felt across both the North and South Islands. Snow began falling in Christchurch about 7am today and covered most of the city. (NZHerald: Aug 9 2011) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Coffee Zone Mini Park Photograph 9
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a snow sculpture in the Coffee Zone mini-park on Colombo Street.
Life in the South Island.. 20 September 2010
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon's title is 'Life in the South Island'. A man wonders aloud to his wife when the 'plague of locusts' will arrive as they have had 'collapsing finance companies, earthquakes' and 'heavy snow damage'. Refers to the collapse of South Canterbury Finance, the earthquake of 4th September, and more recently, heavy snow in Southland that has caused roofs to collapse. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Latest NZ Adventure Tourism?... 21 September 2010
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
In a series of four frames we see ideas for the latest in NZ Adventure tourism. They show 'Ride the twisters', 'Dodge the masonry', 'Survive the snow dumps' and 'brown water punting'. The cartoons refer to the wild spring weather and the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Was it something we said? 23 September 2010
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A weather map of New Zealand is shown beset with dreadful weather conditions that include cyclones and lightning strikes; there is also earthquake activity around the Canterbury region. Text reads 'Was it something we said?...' Refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010 and the spring storms with wind, rain and snow in recent weeks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Manchester and High Streets
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
Showing Ruben Blades (top-right section of image) on the corner of Lichfield and Manchester Streets after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011 and the building being demolished along with many others. This image also shows the remains of the very heavy snow fall we had on Monday 25 July 2011. The centre of the city is still cordoned o...
Christchurch Earthquake - The Cathedral Square
Images, eqnz.chch.2010
The Christchurch Cathedral Square showing the Anglican Cathedral after loosing its tower and spire after the 6.3 quake hit Christchurch 22 February 2011. This image also shows the remains of the very heavy snow fall we had on Monday 25 July 2011. The centre of the city is still cordoned off. This image was taken from a helicopter flight over the...
Mother nature's wild child.... but who's the father? 23 September 2010
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A weather map of New Zealand is shown beset with dreadful weather conditions that include cyclones and lightning strikes; there is also earthquake activity round the Canterbury region. Text reads 'Mother Nature's wild child... but who's the father?' Refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010 and the spring storms with wind, rain and snow in recent weeks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Now all we need is a plague of locusts... 23 September 2010
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A weather map of New Zealand is shown beset with dreadful weather conditions that include cyclones and lightning strikes; there is also earthquake activity around the Canterbury region. Text reads 'Now all we need is a plague of locusts...' Refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010 and the spring storms with wind, rain and snow in recent weeks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :New ChCh subdivision?... 17 August 2011
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
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).