# 8 January in the Christchurch archive 93 Christchurch records dated 8 January across the years, the feed’s ledger also filed 1,977 reports on this date. 93 records shown, each link goes to the institution that keeps the original. - [Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 08 January 1859)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18590108.2.21.3), 1859-01-08, Lyttelton Times - [Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 08 January 1859)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18590108.2.22.3), 1859-01-08, Lyttelton Times - [Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 08 January 1859)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18590108.2.22.4), 1859-01-08, Lyttelton Times - [Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 08 January 1859)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18590108.2.22.5), 1859-01-08, Lyttelton Times - [TOWN HALL, CHRISTCHURCH. (Lyttelton Times, 08 January 1862)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18620108.2.11), 1862-01-08, Lyttelton Times - [Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 08 January 1862)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18620108.2.18.4), 1862-01-08, Lyttelton Times - [Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 08 January 1862)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18620108.2.20.4), 1862-01-08, Lyttelton Times - [ARRIVALS AT OSGOOD'S EMPIRE HOTEL January 8. (Evening Post, 08 January 1867)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP18670108.2.5), 1867-01-08, Evening Post - [CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Timaru Herald, 08 January 1868)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THD18680108.2.10), 1868-01-08, Timaru Herald - [Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (West Coast Times, 08 January 1868)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WCT18680108.2.21.3), 1868-01-08, West Coast Times - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 January 1869)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18690108.2.2.4), 1869-01-08, Star - [NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITS FOR VIENNA. (Timaru Herald, 08 January 1873)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THD18730108.2.8), 1873-01-08, Timaru Herald - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 January 1874)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18740108.2.2.3), 1874-01-08, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 January 1875)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18750108.2.8.1), 1875-01-08, Star - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 08 January 1876)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18760108.2.30.4), 1876-01-08, Otago Daily Times - [AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 January 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780108.2.12), 1878-01-08, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 January 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18780108.2.19.2), 1878-01-08, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser - [CRICKET. (Taranaki Herald, 08 January 1879)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TH18790108.2.7), 1879-01-08, Taranaki Herald - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 January 1883)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HBH18830108.2.2.1), 1883-01-08, Hawke's Bay Herald - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 08 January 1883)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THD18830108.2.2.8), 1883-01-08, Timaru Herald - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 January 1883)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18830108.2.18.1), 1883-01-08, Star - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 January 1884)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA18840108.2.13.2), 1884-01-08, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 January 1884)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18840108.2.22.1), 1884-01-08, Star - [BOY MISSING AT AKAROA. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 January 1885)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WC18850108.2.13), 1885-01-08, Wanganui Chronicle - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 January 1886)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18860108.2.21.1), 1886-01-08, Star - [Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 January 1886)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18860108.2.37.2), 1886-01-08, Star - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 January 1887)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18870108.2.6.6), 1887-01-08, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 January 1894)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18940108.2.57.1), 1894-01-08, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 January 1895)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18950108.2.16.1), 1895-01-08, Star - [SHIPPING TELEGEAMS. (Star, 08 January 1896)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18960108.2.35), 1896-01-08, Star - [Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 January 1898)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18980108.2.58.2), 1898-01-08, Star - [Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 January 1898)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18980108.2.58.4), 1898-01-08, Star - [THE CHRISTCHURCH CAMP. (Auckland Star, 08 January 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19020108.2.43.10), 1902-01-08, Auckland Star - [AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS'. (Otago Witness, 08 January 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19020108.2.12.2), 1902-01-08, Otago Witness - [CHRISTCHURCH CYCLE CORPS (Otago Witness, 08 January 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19020108.2.178.4), 1902-01-08, Otago Witness - [THE LYTTELTON FIXTURE. CHRISTCHURCH, January 2. (Otago Witness, 08 January 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19020108.2.202), 1902-01-08, Otago Witness - [TROTTING AT CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, January 2. (Otago Witness, 08 January 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19020108.2.220), 1902-01-08, Otago Witness - [SENIOR SCHOLABSHIP EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 08 January 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19020108.2.46), 1902-01-08, Star - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 January 1902)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19020108.2.62.4), 1902-01-08, Star - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 08 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19030108.2.3.5), 1903-01-08, Auckland Star - [THE TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 08 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19030108.2.41), 1903-01-08, Star - [Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19030108.2.66.4), 1903-01-08, Star - [Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 January 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19030108.2.66.5), 1903-01-08, Star - [The five-mile motorcycle race at Lancaster Park, Christchurch, December 27, 1902](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/178311), 1903-01-08, Auckland Weekly News - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 January 1904)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19040108.2.50.3), 1904-01-08, Star - [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 08 January 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WH19060108.2.16), 1906-01-08, Wanganui Herald - [TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 08 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/FS19080108.2.20), 1908-01-08, Feilding Star - [LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 08 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19080108.2.120), 1908-01-08, Otago Witness - [TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 08 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19080108.2.179.1), 1908-01-08, Otago Witness - [CHRISTCHURCH, January 6. (Otago Witness, 08 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19080108.2.179.2), 1908-01-08, Otago Witness - [TEN BORDER LEICESTER HOGGETS, PRIZE-WINNERS AT THE TIMAKU, CHRISTCHURCH, WAIMATE, —J. H. Daronx, photo. OAMARU, AND DUNEDIN SHOWS. The ewe on the left was champion at Christchurch and Oamaru. All were bred by Mr Orbell, of W.iimate, and were recently sold to Mr Hertslett, of Adendale, Wairnate. (Otago Witness, 08 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19080108.2.246.4.14), 1908-01-08, Otago Witness - [NEW BRIGHTON SUICIDE. CHRISTCHURCH, January, 6. (Otago Witness, 08 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19080108.2.263), 1908-01-08, Otago Witness - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19080108.2.36.2), 1908-01-08, Star - [DUNEDIN LETTER. (Tuapeka Times, 08 January 1908)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TT19080108.2.16), 1908-01-08, Tuapeka Times - [South end of Akaroa along Rue JolieJan Shuttleworth collection](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/shuttleworth/jessie-buckland-collection/ccl-cs-73240), 1908-01-08, Jessie Buckland collection - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 January 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA19090108.2.16.1), 1909-01-08, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser - [MARRIAGE. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 January 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA19090108.2.5), 1909-01-08, Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 January 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19090108.2.54.2), 1909-01-08, Star - [MARRAIGES. (Star, 08 January 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19090108.2.56), 1909-01-08, Star - [CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Star, 08 January 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19090108.2.79), 1909-01-08, Star - [Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 08 January 1910)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19100108.2.3.2), 1910-01-08, Evening Post - [THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. (Mataura Ensign 1-8-1911)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ME19110801.2.50), 1911-01-08, Mataura Ensign - [The newest suburb of the cathedral city: the Cashmere Hills, situated to the south of Christchurch](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/153036), 1913-01-08, Photographs / He Whakaahua - [ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 08 January 1914)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WDT19140108.2.55.3), 1914-01-08, Wairarapa Daily Times - [NURSES' EXAMINATIONS (Evening Post, 08 January 1915)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19150108.2.99), 1915-01-08, Evening Post - [MARRIAGES. (Colonist, 08 January 1918)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TC19180108.2.19), 1918-01-08, Colonist - [THE FRENCH MISSION. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 08 January 1919)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/HNS19190108.2.2), 1919-01-08, Hawera & Normanby Star - [SPORTING. (Taranaki Daily News 1-8-1919)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TDN19190801.2.56), 1919-01-08, Taranaki Daily News - [AERIAL MAIL SERVICES (Evening Post, 08 January 1920)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19200108.2.82), 1920-01-08, Evening Post - [THE £60,000 LOAN. (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 January 1921)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EG19210108.2.11.1), 1921-01-08, Ellesmere Guardian - [School Excursion (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 January 1921)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EG19210108.2.16), 1921-01-08, Ellesmere Guardian - [Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 January 1921)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EG19210108.2.17.2), 1921-01-08, Ellesmere Guardian - [HOUSE MATCH (Evening Post, 08 January 1924)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19240108.2.28.5), 1924-01-08, Evening Post - [Dominion Girl Citizens' Conference](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/265808), 1930-01-08, Auckland Weekly News - [New Year's Day excursion to historic Akaroa](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/265915), 1930-01-08, Auckland Weekly News - [Croquet Notes (Evening Post, 08 January 1931)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19310108.2.25), 1931-01-08, Evening Post - [PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 08 January 1934)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19340108.2.134.2), 1934-01-08, Evening Post - [PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 08 January 1936)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19360108.2.120.2), 1936-01-08, Evening Post - [BOWLING (Evening Post, 08 January 1936)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19360108.2.91), 1936-01-08, Evening Post - [The thrills of the surf: holiday-makers revel in the ideal conditions at Christchurch beaches](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/271762), 1936-01-08, Auckland Weekly News - [Summer Beach proves a great attraction over the holidays: a typical scene on the popular Christchurch beach](https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/271774), 1936-01-08, Auckland Weekly News - [NO SIGN OF BODY (Evening Post, 08 January 1938)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19380108.2.126), 1938-01-08, Evening Post - [SEND-OFF TO CAMP (Evening Post, 08 January 1941)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19410108.2.106), 1941-01-08, Evening Post - [ENGAGEMENTS (Evening Post, 08 January 1941)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19410108.2.108.6), 1941-01-08, Evening Post - [NAVAL PERSONNEL (Evening Post, 08 January 1941)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19410108.2.14), 1941-01-08, Evening Post - [BOWLING TOURNEY (Evening Post, 08 January 1941)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19410108.2.83), 1941-01-08, Evening Post - [Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 January 1943)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EG19430108.2.4.1), 1943-01-08, Ellesmere Guardian - [TRAINING CENTRE (Evening Post, 08 January 1943)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19430108.2.53), 1943-01-08, Evening Post - [ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 08 January 1944)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19440108.2.59), 1944-01-08, Evening Post - [Nothofagus nitida (Phil.) Krasser](https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/1304780), 1992-01-08, Plants - [Wahlenbergia albomarginata flexilis](https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/1322095), 1994-01-08, Natural Science - [In Bankruptcy](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2004-ba224), 2004-01-08, New Zealand Gazette - [Busy weekend for lifeguards as thousands flock to beaches](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/506253/busy-weekend-for-lifeguards-as-thousands-flock-to-beaches), 2024-01-08, Radio New Zealand ## Filed on this date Newest first, dates somebody filed, not dates anything happened. - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7511709), 50 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand · 8 Jan 2026 - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7511389), 81 Tomes Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8052, New Zealand · 8 Jan 2026 - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/7511380), 180 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand · 8 Jan 2026 - [Playground Equipment](https://www.chch.live/report/7511352), 515A Pages Road, Bexley, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand · 8 Jan 2026 - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/7511338), 100 Banks Avenue, Dallington, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand · 8 Jan 2026 - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/7511246), 107 jeffreys road, Strowan Christchurch , New Zealand · 8 Jan 2026 [← previous day](https://www.chch.live/day/01-07) · [every day](https://www.chch.live/day) · [next day →](https://www.chch.live/day/01-09) --- Data: https://api.chch.live/day?md=01-08 · the laid-out page: https://www.chch.live/day/01-08 · GeoNet’s catalogue holds 2 magnitude-3+ quakes recorded on this date, https://www.chch.live/sequence