How many records does the archive hold?

81,477 records about Christchurch, every one linked at the provider that keeps the original.

How far back does the archive reach?

1800, the oldest record on file.

Where do the records come from?

30 collections: council archives, Papers Past, DigitalNZ’s partners, cemetery registers, the heritage list itself. The shelf says what exists and where it lives.

Are these documents verified?

They are leads and citations, not evidence, a record says a document exists and where to read it. What a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it; those readings live on the place pages.

“H&M”, the shelf

Every record the archive holds about Christchurch, the oldest first. The originals live at the provider each row links to.

15,803 records matching 100 of these 100 with their text read Papers Past · Canterbury Stories · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Te Papa Collections Online · National Publicity Studios black and white file prints · TAPUHI · Canterbury Museum · Auckland Museum Collections · New Zealand Gazette · Digital Public Library of America · V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · Hocken Digital Collections · Museums Victoria · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Wellington City Council Archives · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · New Zealand Electronic Text Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Heritage Images Collection · Lincoln University Living Heritage: Tikaka Tuku Iho · Flickr · Radio New Zealand · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki · Te Hikoi Museum · iNaturalist NZ — Mātaki Taiao · Manawatū Heritage · Canterbury Photography Museum · Akaroa Museum · Hawke's Bay Museum

the 1910s
24 Jan 1910
CRICKET. (Mataura Ensign 24-1-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 January 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 January 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1910
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 2-7-1910) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Feb 1910
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1910
LAND SALE. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1910
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Grey River Argus, 24 February 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1910
METHODIST CHURCH. (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 February 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1910
THE NEW PRESIDENT. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
METHODIST MINISTRY (Evening Post, 26 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1910
FIRST READING OF STATIONS. (Marlborough Express, 01 March 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1910
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Colonist, 01 March 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1910
Grey River Argus and Blackball News. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEDNESDAY, March 2nd., 1910 (Grey River Argus, 02 March 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1910
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 March 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1910
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 09 March 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1910
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 10 March 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1910
METHODIST MINISTRY. (Marlborough Express, 10 March 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1910
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 March 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1910
THE KING'S FIFTY. (Evening Post, 10 March 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1910
GORDON HIGHLANDERS' TROPHY. (Marlborough Express, 10 March 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1910
OUR BISLEY. (Feilding Star, 11 March 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1910
LATE NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 March 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1910
NEW HOSPITAL BOARD ELECTIONS. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 March 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1910
RESULTS ELSEWHERE. (Evening Post, 17 March 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1910
HOSPITAL BOARD ELECTIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 March 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 March 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 March 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1910
Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 22 March 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 March 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 March 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1910
Page 15 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 26 March 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1910
UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Evening Post, 28 March 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1910
SPORTING (Grey River Argus, 29 March 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 March 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1910
LOCAL AND RENEWAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 31 March 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1910
CHRISTCHURCH CHILDREN. (NZ Truth, 02 April 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1910
The Ensign. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1910. THE DEMAND FOR HORSES. (Mataura Ensign 4-2-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1910
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Feilding Star, 05 April 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 April 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 April 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1910
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 11 April 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 April 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1910
THE TWO EXTREMES. (NZ Truth, 16 April 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1910
MAYORAL ELECTIONS. (Marlborough Express, 20 April 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1910
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 23 April 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 April 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1910
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 26 April 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1910
Applications for Patents (Progress, 02 May 1910) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1910
Convent at Wanganui. (Progress, 02 May 1910) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1910
PARLIAMENT. (Clutha Leader 5-7-1910) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 May 1910
CYCLING. (Taranaki Daily News 5-9-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 May 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1910
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Feilding Star, 12 May 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 13 May 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1910
ROAD BOARDS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 May 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS (Evening Post, 18 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1910
SHIPPING. PORT OF WELLINGTON. (Evening Post, 18 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS SOCIETY. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 May 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1910
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 19-5-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 May 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Evening Post, 21 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. FURTHER RESULTS. (Evening Post, 23 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1910
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Evening Post, 23 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1910
PERSONAL. (Marlborough Express, 24 May 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 28 May 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jun 1910
Applications for Patents (Progress, 01 June 1910) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1910
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 04 June 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1910
THE TURF. (Evening Post, 06 June 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1910
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 11 June 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1910
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 11 June 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 June 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1910
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, JUNG 15, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 June 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1910
EDUCATIONAL. (Evening Post, 16 June 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1910
GOLF. (Evening Post, 20 June 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1910
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 25 June 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SHOWS. (NZ Truth, 25 June 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 28 June 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1910
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Daily Times 7-2-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1910
CYCLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 07 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1910
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 07 July 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1910
HARBOR ADMINISTRATION. (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 July 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jul 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1910
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 23 July 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1910
SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 27 July 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1910
COMET BAZAAR. (Evening Post, 03 August 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1910
MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. (Ashburton Guardian, 03 August 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

Most of these originals are not republishable here, the link goes to the provider that keeps them. A search result is a lead, not evidence: what a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it, and those readings live on the place pages.

“H&M”, the shelf

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