Bad Santa

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A pile of liquefaction silt in Parklands has been decorated with a Santa hat, Christmas decorations and a pair of jandals to form a silt 'snowman'. The photographer comments, "Not the most welcome Santa to find on your doorstep on Xmas Eve. This was made out of damp liquefaction in Parklands".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 05/12/2011: Saluting Santa

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 5 December 2011 entitled, "Saluting Santa".

Ruth Gardner's Blog 23/12/2011: Banks in Boxes, Strange Santa, and Tiny Tr…

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 23 December 2011 entitled, "Banks in Boxes, Strange Santa, and Tiny Trio".

Photograph of 199 Madras Street (9)

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A photograph of crushed cars outside 199 Madras Street. A Santa mannequin has been placed next to the gutter.

Photograph of 199 Madras Street (10)

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A photograph of crushed cars outside 199 Madras Street. A Santa mannequin has been placed next to the gutter.

Photograph of 199 Madras Street (4)

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A photograph of crushed cars outside 199 Madras Street. A Santa mannequin has been placed next to the gutter.

Photograph of 199 Madras Street (5)

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A photograph of crushed cars outside 199 Madras Street. A Santa mannequin has been placed next to the gutter.

Nisbet, Alistair, 1958- :'Sorry... nuthin' for you... there's no room left…

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Santa Claus who represents the 'CCC' (Christchurch City Council) carries an enormous sack that represents 'Marryatt's pay rise' on his back. The hopes of a Christchurch earthquake victim who is trying to deal with a crack in his lawn are dashed when Santa says 'Sorry nuthin' for you... theres's no room left in the sack!' Context: Tony Marryatt is the Christchurch City Council's chief executive who has recently been given a controversial $68,000 pay rise for his performance during a year (because of the earthquakes) in which he has 'never worked so hard in my life'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Evans, Malcolm Paul, 1945- :'Hang on Christchurch we're on our way!' 23 De…

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Santa Claus drives his sleigh at great speed towards Christchurch shouting 'Hang on Christchurch we're on our way!' Context: concern about continuing trials and tribulations of Christchurch with continuing earthquakes and aftershocks. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).