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).
The cartoon shows an arm clothed in a blue shirt which is covered with the printed names of all the people and organisations who have provided assistance to the people of Christchurch since the earthquake of 22 February 2011. The include 'neighbours', 'charities', 'communities', 'church groups etc.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
'The Politician' cartoon strip. A member of the government staff reads in a newspaper 'These emergency powers they've given the minister are the equivalent of war powers' and he adds 'and he's making the most of them!' The second frame shows a minister wearing a military uniform with cap that includes copious braiding and medals; he is sitting behind a desk labelled 'Minister General'. Context - Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) will be established as a stand-alone government department to enable an effective, timely and co-ordinated rebuilding and recovery effort in Canterbury. The controversial bill empowers the new Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) to take control of councils it believes are failing on reconstruction work.
Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
