The cartoon shows an enormous ball of red tape and all around frustrated workers carry away their ladders and tools. Context - Three months after a quake that scored a direct hit under Christchurch, many residents are struggling with mountains of paperwork required to get their homes repaired and rebuilt. Reference numbers, codes and Pin numbers permeate our daily living now as we deal with the aftermath of two major earthquakes in six months. People feel they are lucky that they have the EQC pot to draw on, but there are a lot of complexities, anomalies and frustrations. (BBC News 21 May 2011) Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).
The title reads 'Satellite to plunge to earth "People should see quite a show." A 'NASA' satellite heads towards New Zealand; someone inside says 'Beep! Beep! Christchurch CBD here we come! Woo-hoo!' Context: A great deal of the CBD (Central Business District) in Christchurch is being demolished, considered to dangerous or too expensive to restore. A defunct 6.5 ton NASA satellite falls to earth this week... 26 pieces, with a combined mass of 500kg will survive the fiery re-entry and hurtle towards us. NASA doesn't have much idea of where it will land so it may demolish some of Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A PDF copy of pages 246-247 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'The Earthquake in Chile'. Photos: Sharon Mazer. With permission from Free Theatre.
A PDF copy of pages 232-233 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'SVA - The Clean Up'. Photos: Peter Walker, Three Chairs Photography. With permission from Volunteer Army Foundation.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Teams of building inspectors gathered at the Linwood Service Centre before heading into the eastern suburbs en masse. Movement around Dallington Terrace was varied. The Medway Street footbridge from River Road to Avonside Drive".
A contractor with a roller stands in an enormous hole, and shouts up to a family standing at the top that it's now ready to be built on. Refers to efforts to compact soil in Christchurch to prevent further liquefaction following the Canterbury earthquakes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Cartoon showing Mayor Bob Parker as 'Spongebob Mayorpants'. Describes the mayor as often getting into deep water, soft and resilient and able to soak up criticism, bouncing back when under pressure. There has been concern and criticism about problems within the city council that effect thr rebuilding of Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Aftermath of the earthquake in Christchurch where the cleanup has begun. Teams of building inspectors gathered at the Linwood Service Centre before heading into the eastern suburbs en masse. Napier building inspectors Gary Marshall, centre left, and Rod Jarvis were joined by City Council planner, Kent Wilson, right, and Kat Newman, left, who worked as the welfare officer on the team on Dallington Terrace".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The Curator's House restaurant. The view from the back of the building that sustained no real damage from the earthquake".
Page 5 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Monday 31 March 2014.
Page 4 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Tuesday 11 December 2012.
A graph showing the results of the survey question, "How long do you believe it will take for Christchurch to be fully rebuilt?".
An infographic showing details of the 4 September 2010 earthquake, damage sustained, and services available.
An infographic giving information about roads, water and sanitation following the 4 September 2010 earthquake.
An incomplete map locating residents' memories of the residential red zone.
An infographic giving the status of buildings designed by architects Peter Beaven and Miles Warren.
A map showing the location of roads prone to traffic delays.
A page banner promoting an article about a rally to save the ChristChurch Cathedral.
A graph showing changes in the Christchurch City Council's investment in Christchurch City Holdings Limited.
A graphic giving the status of significant buildings in central Christchurch.
A graphic for an article about ideas for the red zone.
An infographic showing a possible scenario for the CTV Building collapse.
An illustration for an article about the Addington Coffee Co-op.
A map showing the proposed route for red zone bus tours.
A table showing the status of EQC claims in South Canterbury.
A page banner promoting an article about photographs of the interior of ChristChurch Cathedral.
Maps comparing road repairs needed after the 4 September 2010 and 22 February 2011 earthquakes.
An illustration of proposed changes to the Hagley Park cricket oval.
An infographic explaining investigations into historic earthquakes on the Alpine Fault.
A graphic showing a proposed design for the Triangle Centre site.