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Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 4
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 3
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 6
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 9
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A panoramic photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 5
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 7
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 8
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 1
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of Barnaby Bennett of Freerange Press (right) addressing the crowd for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City' at Smash Palace. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Book Launch: 'Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt VI' Photograph 2
Images, UC QuakeStudies
A photograph of a crowd gathered at Smash Palace for the launch of the book 'Christchurch: The Transitional City', published by Freerange Press. The launch was part of FESTA 2012.
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'Look Heidi! - a great example of Christchurch…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
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).
Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'Christchurch is worried how it will house the…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Two men discuss in a pub the problem that Christchurch has about how to house all the workers arriving to rebuild the city. One of them suggests the solution found for the workers on the Manapouri Dam which was housing them on cruise liners. Context: One solution has been provided by the Defence Force who are leasing 42 derelict NZDF houses next to Burnham Military Camp. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'Poor Aaron ... I told him not to bang those chai…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Christchurch City Councillor Aaron Keown has brought a building down on top of himself by hammering it with a mallet in his attempt to chain himself to it. Context: Refers to the start of the demolition of the Christchurch Cathedral in the wake of the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. Aaron Keown has said he will chain himself to the cathedral to stop it being demolished. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :[Rose]. 11 July 2012
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon depicts a rose window set in a stone wall. The glass circles each contain a dollar sign. Refers to the future of the Christchurch Cathedral after the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The Anglican Church seemed to only consider the money in arguing that it would be too expensive to be repaired or rebuilt. Title from file name Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Christchurch Carols... 22 December 2012
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Offers new lyrics to familiar Christmas carols based on current events in Christchurch, New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'And Chch East wins the silt castle event!'. 11 J…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
A silt castle has been built by Christchurch East that wins the competition. Context: The eastern suburbs have had a lot of problems with liquefaction following earthquakes and aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'Show 'em half a crack and they'll find a way thr…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows snarling rats labelled 'insurance companies' in a cityscape. Context: Concerns about shortfall in insurance cover have arisen in response to the Christchurch City Council's draft annual plan, which proposes a 7.5 per cent rates increase to fund earthquake rebuild (Stuff 23 April 2012). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :New lightweight buildings for CBD? 16 February 20…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Refers to the rebuilding of Christchurch after the earthquakes. Shown are a cardboard 'weetbix' box, a condom brothel that gives great protection, a pile of rolls of toilet paper, the 'popcorn hotel' expands in microwave, the 'Milo' building, soft but reinforced with iron', and the 'styrofoam chalice'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Christchurch rental market...5 April 2012
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows a number of rental possibilities like a waterfront, a kennel, a wheelie bin, a parkbench, tress, the cardboard cathedral when it is no longer required and a sewage pipe. Context: The problem over lack of rental accomodation after the earthquakes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Quakes - "Yawwwn! Time to wake up?" 16 May 2012
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Ruamoko, the Earthquake God, stirs in his bed, and with a sudden yawn, wonders if it is time to awake again. Above him Christchurch City trembles. On 15 May 2012, after several months of comparatively small quakes, a 4.5 Richter Scale earthquake was registered only 10 km East of Christchurch. Quake-weary Christchurch citizens feared that another large earthquake was on its way. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'This town ain't big enough for the both of us!' …
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Two cowboys representing the CCC (Christchurch City Council) and 'protesters' are about to have a gun battle in a deserted street. Context: Relates to anger and a protest of 4000 people at what they see as poor performance by the City Council in dealing with earthquake issues. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :New quake words for the dictionary... 21 June 2012
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows as asterisks, stars etc a list of curses and swear words used to describe the EQC, delays, Roger Sutton, Gerry Brownlee and insurance companies. Context: The words describe the frustration and stress being experienced by many people in Canterbury post earthquake. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :"And today's guest... Martin Setchell on the card…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Martin Setchell, the organist, is shown playing a mouth organ made out of cardboard tubes. This is a comment on the controversy over the replacement of Christchurch Cathedral, which was severely damaged in the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, by a temporary building made out of cardboard tubing. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Who needs the Gold Coast...we've got the "Silt C…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows a happy crowd playing in the sea and sand in the Christchurch Square. Bishop Victoria Matthews is seen balancing on the Wizard of Christchurch who has turned himself into a surfboard. Context: refers to a proposal by Bishop of Christchurch Victoria Matthews that the earthquake-damaged Square could be made "welcoming and engaging" again by transforming it into an artificial beach with large movie screens. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :Ellerslie - best exhibit in show ... 6 March 2012
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows flowers at the Ellerslie Flowershow that represent various politicians. They are (from left) Mayor Bob Parker, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) chief executive Roger Sutton, Gerry Brownlee Minister of Earthquake recovery, Tony Marryatt, the Christchurch council chief executive, former Nelson mayor Kerry Marshall appointed Crown observer to oversee city council issues, Christchurch City Councillor Aaron Keown, and Deputy Mayor Ngaire Button. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :The Govt cannot sit back. Gerry Brownlee is like …
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows Minister for Christchurch Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee as Pontius Pilate washing his hands of the rental crisis in Christchurch. In the background is Jesus burdened with the cross and representing the 'rental crisis'. Context: The rental housing situation in Christchurch is at crisis point and is causing huge stress for people unable to find suitable accommodation. Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said last month that the rental housing crisis was best left to the market, but Gatonyi said his stance was "totally flawed". (Press 12 April 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Emergency! Marmite stocks endangered! 24 March 20…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Refers to the Christchurch manufacturer of Sanitarium marmite that has been forced to close down because of earthquake damage. There is a national shortage which is causing much grief. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- 'Relationship counselling, lesson one completed...…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
The cartoon shows the mayor of Christchurch, Bob Parker being targeted by someone with a gun. He is told that this lesson one of relationship counselling. Context: The Christchurch City Council has been having severe relationship problems which has resulted in a demonstration of 4000 people demanding that the council step aside and that new elections be called. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :Cheaper, stronger, Christchurch iconic building?.…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Refers to the reopening of the Christchurch strip club 'Calendar Girls' after more than a year inside the central-city cordon. The building suffered minimal damage but was inaccessible because damage to neighbouring buildings meant the road (Hereford Street) were closed. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'What's that noise Bob...Quake? A leak?' 30 Janua…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Inside the Christchurch City Council building someone wonders what that noise is. Outside a gigantic wave of 'public discontent' rushes towards them. Context: Relates to anger and a protest of 4000 people at what they see as poor performance by the City Council in dealing with earthquake issues. The final straw was the Council's decision on the advice of its consultants to award the Council Chief Executive Tony Marryatt a $68,000 14% pay rise mid December 2011. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Nisbet, Alastair, 1958- :'Hurry up with the resuscitation! we can still sa…
Images, Alexander Turnbull Library
Shows a carcass that represents the Christchurch Cathedral with many people rushing to try to save it from demolition. Context: the extremely controversial debate about whether the Christchurch Cathedral which was severely damaged in the earthquakes, should be demolished, rebuilt on the same site in the same style or partially demolished and made into a memorial. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).