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Images, Alexander Turnbull Library

Caricature of Mayor Bob Parker dissolving into quakes; below the image is the name 'Christchurch' in very quavery letters. A second version shows Bob Parker without the shakes and without the name 'Christchurch'. Context - Opinion seems to be that Mayor Bob Parker has shown excellent leadership during the earthquakes and aftershocks in Christchurch. The earthquakes were on 4 September and 22 February. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Images, Canterbury Museum

One improvised toilet comprised of a wooden frame with a white plastic toilet seat and lid attached with screws and tape; underneath is a red Lifestyle brand 9.6 litre plastic bucket. Example of the portable toilet designed to be distributed by the Christchurch City Council following the 22 February 2011 earthquake. One common problem experienc...

Images, Canterbury Museum

One green cotton t-shirt bearing the logo of the Student Volunteer Army in black print on the centre front and the words ‘Christchurch, New Zealand’ in black ink in Japanese and Spanish on the reverse. Jason Pemberton, from the Student Volunteer Army organising committee, wore this t-shirt during the cleanup following the 22 February 2011 earth...

Images, Canterbury Museum

One cream-coloured jute shoulder bag made for the participants in the TEDxEQChCh event held on 21 May 2011 with the theme 'The Re-Imagination of Christchurch'; decorative brown stitching and a brown fabric strip runs across the front flap which lifts up from its Velcro attachment to reveal the inside pocket; on the front of the inside pocket is ...

Images, Canterbury Museum

Semi-circular quilt made from cotton, silk and bandage material to commemorate the 22 February 2011 earthquake. The quilt references Christchurch landscape features, buildings and soil profiles and displays 185 sewn crosses, eight facial profiles and a Harakeke (flax).

Images, Canterbury Museum

One landscape colour digital photograph taken on 19 November 2011 showing the temporary premises of Lyttelton Sea Foods in a relocatable building on Norwich Quay. The building is located on the site of the Lyttelton Hotel. Also visible in the photograph are (left to right) the side of Shadbolt House, the rear of the Pacifica Building which was t...