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"If crisis reveals CHARACTER, I think Christchurch can be proud of itself.…

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Debbie says brightly that Christchurch has 'demonstrated the classic Kiwi quality of stoicism and behaving decently towards each other!' Jaimee replies that it's the same stoicism that means we complain a lot about our problems but never really do anything and Debbie tells her that applies just to her. Refers to the Christchurch earthquake of 4th September. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Now all we need is a plague of locusts... 23 September 2010

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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).

S.K.I.P : strategies with kids, information for parents.

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SKIP is a government funded initiative that supports parents and whanau to guide their children's behaviour in a positive way. Earthquake related information can be found in the archived instances from September 2010-

"Now that's earthquake strengthening!" 19 October 2010

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The cartoon shows a large church and two other buildings swaying around on spiral earthquake strengthening seismic restraints. As they sway they ring 'doing, doing!' Refers to the intention to strengthen buildings after the Christchurch earthquake of 4th September and its numerous after shocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

"The Prime Minister's going to make sure no cowboy builders are going to m…

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An adviser tells the minister that the PM is going to make sure that no cowboy builders make a quick buck out of the massive rebuilding project. The minister curses because he is in the process of getting his box of tools ready. Refers to rebuilding damaged buildings in the wake of the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

WATER... One minute too much... The next, not enough... 8 September 2010

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Text reads 'Water - One minute too much - The next, not enough' In the first frame a man is fed up with another downpour and in the second frame there is shown a plastic bottle of drinking water. Refers to the amount of rain in recent times but also the need for bottled or boiled water In Canterbury after the earthquake of 4th September 2010 which caused major damage to sewage and water systems. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Rock 'n roll... 19 October 2010

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The cartoon shows the name 'Christchurch' shaking so that bits fly off it; the letters 'H', 'I', and 'T' spelling 'hit' are the only ones not shaking. A second version has the words 'Rock'n Roll' as a title. Refers to the earthquake of 4th September 2010 and its hundreds of aftershocks which continue on now into November. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Bob Parker and Jim Anderton]. 20 September 2010

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Depicts Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker striking a pose under a spotlight while standing astride broken masonry. He is being interviewed by media. On the right of frame, Progressive Party leader and MP Jim Anderton is under dark clouds and caught under the Beehive. Refers to the 2010 Christchurch mayoral elections in which Parker won over Anderton. Prior to the 2010 Canterbury earthquake, Anderton was ahead in the polls. The quake devastation was said to have given Parker a bigger profile than Anderton and been a factor in his win (TV3 9 October 2010). Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Tremor Strike. Simply guess the magnitude of the next four consecutive aft…

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A Lotto game called 'Tremor Strike' invites people to 'Simply guess the magnitude of the next four consecutive aftershocks and WIN BIG!' Four differently coloured balls each with a tremor magnitude number bounce across the shaking ground. Refers to the earthquake of 4th September and the continuing aftershocks. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

"Canterbury?" "No - The ACT Party" 17 September 2010

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A man reads a newspaper with a headline 'Aftershocks'. His wife thinks it refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September but it actually refers to the implosion of the ACT Party. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Scott, Thomas, 1947-:'Whoa! Is this another quake?' 21 September 2010

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A house rocks in the night but the occupants are reassured that it is not 'another quake', only an aftershock, which although it causes the walls to crumble is nothing to worry about. Refers to the Canterbury earthquake of 4th September and the dozens of aftershocks that cause continuing tension and anxiety. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

The South Island. 3 December 2010

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The South Island is depicted as a punch bag which is reeling with the punishment inflicted after having been practised on by 'blizzards', 'earthquakes', 'disasters' and now 'drought'. Context; the Christchurch earthquake of 4 October and the Pike River Mine disaster of 19 November as well as some fairly extreme weather. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Latest NZ Adventure Tourism?... 21 September 2010

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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).

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