Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage".
The title reads 'CBD: High water table, flood/liquefaction risk...' The cartoon shows several Southern Right whales being used to ferry people around Christchurch City. Someone says 'Who needs light rail when you can have right whale!' Context: discussion about building a light rail system as a part of Christchurch post-earthquake development. Context: Several large Southern right whales have found Akaroa Harbour to their liking this week, sticking around rather than heading back south as part of their annual migration back to Antarctica. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A number of people standing on top of the huge letters 'EQC' (Earthquake Commission) scramble frantically to safety as an enormous wave representing 'Last minute claims' bears down on them. One of them shouts 'Forget earthquakes! There's something worse coming!' Refers to claims for damage after the Christchurch earthquake of 3rd September 2010. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Shows the Mainzeal logo fractured and with an earthquake red sticker, with the comment 'Land seems ok... Not sure about the structure!'. Refers to the announcement on 6 February that Mainzeal, one of New Zealand's largest construction companies actively involved in the Christchurch, rebuild had been placed in receivership. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
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).
Shows a shamrock superimposed on the city of Christchurch. It represents the green zone. Context: Probably refers to the zoning review process for those insured residential property owners who wish to query their land zoning. Zoning of flat land in greater Christchurch began in June last year and was completed last month. Over that period 7253 properties were zoned red as unsuitable for residential occupation due to significant earthquake damage; while a further 180,000 properties were zoned green as suitable for residential occupation, some with conditions. (rebuildchristchurch, 15 June 2012) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
A man labeled `rate payers' lifts an elephant labeled `convention centre' high over his head. Refers to recent calls for tenders from groups to build a new convention centre in Christchurch. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Shows a doctor trying to test the heart of New Zealand who sits on a chair shaking uncontrolably. The doctor thinks it must be substance abuse or alcoholism. Context: refers to the Christchurch earthquakes and earthquakes elsewhere in New Zealand. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).