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.

“"Lyttelton"”, the shelf

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

15,233 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 1900s
18 Dec 1906
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 18 December 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1906
THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. (Star, 24 December 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 December 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1906
MILITARY TOURNAMENT. (Marlborough Express, 28 December 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1906
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 December 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1907
GOVERNOR'S BAY: A HOLIDAY RESORT NINE MILES FROM CHRISTCHURCH, NEAR THE HEAD OF LYTTELTON HARBOUR. (Otago Witness, 02 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1907
LOCAL AND GENEBAL. (Star, 03 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1907
A Canterbury Pioneer. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 03 January 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1907
SHIPPING. PORT OF WELLINGTON. (Evening Post, 04 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
THE SUMNER CANAL. (Bush Advocate, 12 January 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1907
LYTTELTON HARBOUR EXTENSIONS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 January 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
COMMERCIAL (Star, 15 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
CANTERBURY MARKETS (Otago Witness, 16 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1907
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. Motto: —We write for the benefit of others, not (Otago Witness, 30 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1907
BUSH AND GRASS FIRES (Star, 04 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 05 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Feb 1907
SPORTING (Grey River Argus, 06 February 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1907
SPORTING. (Taranaki Herald, 06 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
ROWING. (Wanganui Herald, 08 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
CHRISTCHURCH CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA. (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 February 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 February 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
ROWING. (Evening Post, 08 February 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
SPORTING. (Marlborough Express, 08 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
CANTERBURY RACES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 February 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
LYTTELTON HARBOUR BOARD. (Marlborough Express, 12 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
THE BAND CONTEST. (Marlborough Express, 14 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CONTEST. (Wanganui Herald, 14 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CON TEST. (Grey River Argus, 14 February 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1907
EXHIBITION BAND CONTEST. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 February 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
WANGANUI WINS THE TROMBONE TRIO. (Wanganui Herald, 16 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 16 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA. (Feilding Star, 18 February 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 February 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 18 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 02 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 06 March 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
LOCAL & GENERAL HEWS. (Marlborough Express, 09 March 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1907
THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION. (Star, 11 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
Webb and Bunz, photo. GROUP OF NEWSPAPER PROPRIETORS AND FRIENDS AT THE NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, CHRISTCHURCH. Th.s group was photographed on the occasion of the complimentary luncheon tendered to the visitors in the ministerial rooms of the Exhibition by the Chri=tchurch Pres= and Lyttelton Times Companies. (Otago Witness, 13 March 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1907
FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITIONS (Bush Advocate, 21 March 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1907
FIRE BRIGADES. (Taranaki Herald, 22 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1907
FIRE BRIGADES' COMPETITIONS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 22 March 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 March 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 25 March 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Mar 1907
NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 27 March 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1907
DEATHS. (Star, 30 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
MT. HERBERT COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 April 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
CADETS AT THE EXHIBITION. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 April 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
FOOTBALL. (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1907
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. (Star, 23 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1907
Page 20 Advertisements Column 3 (Observer, 27 April 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
30 Apr 1907
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 April 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1907
PERSONAL (Star, 01 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1907
PRESIDENT'S. (Star, 04 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 11 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1907
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 18 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1907
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 20 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1907
AKAROA BOATING CLUB. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 May 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1907
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 25 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1907
PRESIDENT'S. (Star, 25 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 May 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 27 May 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 01 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1907
DEATHS. (Star, 10 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1907
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 11 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1907
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 12 June 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 June 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 June 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1907
NEW STEAMERS FOR THE UNION COMPANY. (Otago Witness, 19 June 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1907
OLLA PODRIDA. (Taranaki Herald, 20 June 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 June 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jun 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 June 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1907
THE 'CONTINUITY' FABLE (New Zealand Tablet, 27 June 1907) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jun 1907
SIR JOHN HALL'S DEATH. (Marlborough Express, 29 June 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1907
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 7-6-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 July 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
8 Jul 1907
SENIOR SHIELD. (Star, 08 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 July 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1907
PRESIDENTS. (Star, 13 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place

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.

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