# 3 January in the Christchurch archive 92 Christchurch records dated 3 January across the years, the feed’s ledger also filed 1,166 reports on this date. 92 records shown, each link goes to the institution that keeps the original. - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 03 January 1855)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18550103.2.3.1), 1855-01-03, Lyttelton Times - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 03 January 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570103.2.2.2), 1857-01-03, Lyttelton Times - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 03 January 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570103.2.3.1), 1857-01-03, Lyttelton Times - [MARRIAGE. (Lyttelton Times, 03 January 1857)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18570103.2.7), 1857-01-03, Lyttelton Times - [Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 03 January 1863)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18630103.2.17.2), 1863-01-03, Otago Daily Times - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 03 January 1873)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18730103.2.13.6), 1873-01-03, Auckland Star - [THE EXHIBITS FOR VIENNA. (Star, 03 January 1873)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18730103.2.13), 1873-01-03, Star - [Local and General. (Star, 03 January 1873)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18730103.2.6), 1873-01-03, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 03 January 1874)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MEX18740103.2.9.2), 1874-01-03, Marlborough Express - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 January 1874)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18740103.2.2.1), 1874-01-03, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1877)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18770103.2.8.1), 1877-01-03, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18780103.2.8.1), 1878-01-03, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1879)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18790103.2.10.1), 1879-01-03, Star - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 January 1879)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18790103.2.11.1), 1879-01-03, Star - [CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 03 January 1880)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW18800103.2.63), 1880-01-03, Otago Witness - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1880)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18800103.2.11.1), 1880-01-03, Star - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (West Coast Times, 03 January 1881)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18810103.2.2.6), 1881-01-03, West Coast Times - [LITTLE RIVER ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 January 1882)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18820103.2.15.2), 1882-01-03, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1882)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18820103.2.11.1), 1882-01-03, Star - [OPENING OF THE LYTTELTON GRAVING DOCK. (Marlborough Express, 03 January 1883)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MEX18830103.2.14), 1883-01-03, Marlborough Express - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 January 1883)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18830103.2.10.6), 1883-01-03, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1883)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18830103.2.13.1), 1883-01-03, Star - [VITAL STATISTICS (Timaru Herald, 03 January 1884)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THD18840103.2.24), 1884-01-03, Timaru Herald - [Latest Locals. (Star, 03 January 1885)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18850103.2.14), 1885-01-03, Star - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 January 1885)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18850103.2.2.6), 1885-01-03, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH RIFLE CLUB. (Star, 03 January 1887)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18870103.2.30), 1887-01-03, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1890)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18900103.2.27.1), 1890-01-03, Star - [Latest Locals. (Star, 03 January 1891)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18910103.2.38), 1891-01-03, Star - [RICHMOND SPOUTS. (Colonist, 03 January 1893)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TC18930103.2.11), 1893-01-03, Colonist - [CANTERBURY SUMMER MEETING. Christchurch, 2nd January. (Evening Post, 03 January 1894)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP18940103.2.62.3), 1894-01-03, Evening Post - [DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times 1-3-1895)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18950301.2.11), 1895-01-03, Otago Daily Times - [POSTAL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 03 January 1896)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18960103.2.5), 1896-01-03, West Coast Times - [DROWNING AT NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 03 January 1899)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18990103.2.35), 1899-01-03, Star - [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 January 1900)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19000103.2.23), 1900-01-03, Star - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 January 1901)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19010103.2.57.2), 1901-01-03, Star - [Untitled (Clutha Leader 1-3-1901)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CL19010301.2.13), 1901-01-03, Clutha Leader - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 January 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19020103.2.43.5), 1902-01-03, Star - [Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 03 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/PBH19030103.2.52), 1903-01-03, Poverty Bay Herald - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19030103.2.75.1), 1903-01-03, Star - [Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19030103.2.93.1), 1903-01-03, Star - [Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19030103.2.95.1), 1903-01-03, Star - [Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19030103.2.95.2), 1903-01-03, Star - [Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 January 1905)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19050103.2.51.3), 1905-01-03, Star - [Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Wanganui Herald, 03 January 1905)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WH19050103.2.57.3), 1905-01-03, Wanganui Herald - [LOWER VALLEY RACES. (Otago Witness, 03 January 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19060103.2.181), 1906-01-03, Otago Witness - [OMNIUMS GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 03 January 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19060103.2.35), 1906-01-03, Otago Witness - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 January 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19060103.2.49.2), 1906-01-03, Star - [LOCAL AND GENEBAL. (Star, 03 January 1907)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19070103.2.28), 1907-01-03, Star - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 January 1907)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19070103.2.29.2), 1907-01-03, Star - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 January 1907)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19070103.2.29.3), 1907-01-03, Star - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 January 1907)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19070103.2.48.1), 1907-01-03, Star - [Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (West Coast Times, 03 January 1907)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT19070103.2.19.3), 1907-01-03, West Coast Times - [MARRIAGES. (Star, 03 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19080103.2.43), 1908-01-03, Star - [LYTTELTON REGATTA. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 January 1910)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WC19100103.2.53), 1910-01-03, Wanganui Chronicle - [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 03 January 1912)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WDT19120103.2.14), 1912-01-03, Wairarapa Daily Times - [LATE SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 1-3-1912)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ME19120301.2.18), 1912-01-03, Mataura Ensign - [RIFLE SHOOTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 03 January 1913)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG19130103.2.10.20), 1913-01-03, Ashburton Guardian - [HOLIDAY RACES (Evening Post, 03 January 1914)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19140103.2.150), 1914-01-03, Evening Post - [METHODIST CHURCH (Otago Daily Times 1-3-1916)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT19160301.2.48), 1916-01-03, Otago Daily Times - [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 January 1917)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA19170103.2.4), 1917-01-03, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser - [VISITORS IN AKAROA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 January 1917)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA19170103.2.7), 1917-01-03, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser - [BEAUTIFYING THE CITY (Evening Post, 03 January 1918)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19180103.2.79), 1918-01-03, Evening Post - [Pte. H. H. Atkinson, of Christchurch, killed in action](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/235184), 1918-01-03, Auckland Weekly News - [NEW BRIGHTON RESULTS (Hawera & Normanby Star, 03 January 1919)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HNS19190103.2.5.5), 1919-01-03, Hawera & Normanby Star - [NEW BRIGHTON MILK VENDOR. (NZ Truth, 03 January 1920)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZTR19200103.2.10), 1920-01-03, NZ Truth - [ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Evening Post, 03 January 1923)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19230103.2.104), 1923-01-03, Evening Post - [TEAM FOR SECOND TEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 03 January 1923)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HNS19230103.2.42.2), 1923-01-03, Hawera & Normanby Star - [DEATH ON A RACECOURSE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 03 January 1923)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HNS19230103.2.43.1), 1923-01-03, Hawera & Normanby Star - [ATHLETICS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 03 January 1924)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HNS19240103.2.47.5), 1924-01-03, Hawera & Normanby Star - [Youth pays tribute to age](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/247793), 1924-01-03, Auckland Weekly News - [Christchurch honours pioneers of Canterbury at Anniversary Day celebrations in botanic gardens on December 16](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/247858), 1924-01-03, Auckland Weekly News - [HERE AND THERE (Evening Post, 03 January 1931)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19310103.2.36.5), 1931-01-03, Evening Post - [Picking raspberries for market in the South Island](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/261274), 1934-01-03, Auckland Weekly News - [LAWN TENNIS (Evening Post, 03 January 1935)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19350103.2.95), 1935-01-03, Evening Post - [CHRISTCHURCH RETURNS (Evening Post, 03 January 1936)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19360103.2.105.1), 1936-01-03, Evening Post - [HUTT TEAM AT CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 03 January 1938)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19380103.2.18), 1938-01-03, Evening Post - [SERIOUS INJURIES (Evening Post, 03 January 1938)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19380103.2.189.4), 1938-01-03, Evening Post - [OBITUARY (Evening Post, 03 January 1939)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19390103.2.135.7), 1939-01-03, Evening Post - [MEN FROM BURNHAM (Evening Post, 03 January 1940)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19400103.2.102), 1940-01-03, Evening Post - [ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 03 January 1942)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19420103.2.130), 1942-01-03, Evening Post - [Millers Department Store, Tuam Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/1940s/ccl-cs-4356), 1942-01-03, 1940s Christchurch Star photographs - [Millers Ltd factory workers, Tuam Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/1940s/ccl-cs-4357), 1942-01-03, 1940s Christchurch Star photographs - [BOY LOSES LIFE (Evening Post, 03 January 1944)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19440103.2.17.2), 1944-01-03, Evening Post - [ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 03 January 1944)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19440103.2.51), 1944-01-03, Evening Post - [ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 03 January 1945)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19450103.2.81), 1945-01-03, Evening Post - [Hagley High School, Hagley Avenue](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/1983/ccl-cs-1316), 1983-01-03, Canterbury Stories - [Godley Head farm park](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/1983/ccl-cs-1361), 1983-01-03, Canterbury Stories - [Solanum](https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1815718), 1991-01-03, Plants - [Former Reynox Private Hotel in Oxford](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-120236), 2006-01-03, Greg O’Beirne collection - [Former Oxford Post & Telegraph Office](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-120237), 2006-01-03, Greg O’Beirne collection - [Oxford Town Hall](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-120238), 2006-01-03, Greg O’Beirne collection - [The Curator's House](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/cafe-cecil/ccl-cs-55580), 2012-01-03, Canterbury Stories ## Filed on this date Newest first, dates somebody filed, not dates anything happened. - [Public Toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/7479176), 13P Bishopdale Court, Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand · 3 Jan 2026 - [Street Light Outage](https://www.chch.live/report/7478990), 77 Rue Jolie, Canterbury, Akaroa 7520, New Zealand · 3 Jan 2026 - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/7478940), 329B Burwood Road, Burwood, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand · 3 Jan 2026 - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/7478926), 71 Ruskin St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand · 3 Jan 2026 - [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/7478746), 58 Brisbane St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand · 3 Jan 2026 - [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/7478718), Canterbury, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand · 3 Jan 2026 [← previous day](https://www.chch.live/day/01-02) · [every day](https://www.chch.live/day) · [next day →](https://www.chch.live/day/01-04) --- Data: https://api.chch.live/day?md=01-03 · the laid-out page: https://www.chch.live/day/01-03 · GeoNet’s catalogue holds 4 magnitude-3+ quakes recorded on this date, https://www.chch.live/sequence