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.

15,258 records matching 99 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
1 Feb 1911
THE DEFENCE SCHEME (Colonist, 01 February 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1911
CHRISTCHURCH JOCKEY CLUB (Colonist, 01 February 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1911
THE TERRITORIAL FORCES. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 February 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1911
TOO BIG FOR THE TUNNEL (Evening Post, 02 February 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1911
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 03 February 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1911
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 08 February 1911) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1911
AN UNWIELDY BURDEN. (Marlborough Express, 09 February 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1911
THE CHRISTCHURCH MYSTERY. (Colonist, 15 February 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1911
Big Undertaking by Auckland Weekly News; T. J. Guiney · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
27 Feb 1911
METHODIST CONFERENCE. (Ashburton Guardian, 27 February 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1911
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 February 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1911
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 March 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1911
THE CHAMPION. (Evening Post, 09 March 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1911
SHOOTING. (Feilding Star, 10 March 1911) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1911
PRESS ASSOCIATION. CONDEMNED AS UNFIT FOR FOOD. (Evening Post, 18 March 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1911
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 March 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1911
TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 30 March 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1911
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 April 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1911
GAVE DWELLERS. (Marlborough Express, 13 April 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
20 Apr 1911
Lyttelton Harbour Board. (Ashburton Guardian, 20 April 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1911
LYTTELTON HARBOUR BOARD ELECTION. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 April 1911) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1911
CENSUS RETURNS, (Evening Post, 04 May 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1911
LYTTELTON HARBOUR BOARD ELECTIONS. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 May 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1911
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 23 May 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1911
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 29 May 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1911
THE LATE DEAN CINATY. (Colonist, 08 June 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1911
FUNERAL OF THE LATE DEAN GINATY. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 June 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1911
PUBLIC TRUSTEE FUNDS. (NZ Truth, 17 June 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1911
VERY CLOSE TO DEATH. (Northern Advocate, 21 June 1911) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1911
EXTRA EDITION. SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (Evening Post, 21 June 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1911
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 June 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1911
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 June 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jun 1911
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Thames Star, 22 June 1911) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jun 1911
ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 23 June 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jun 1911
RACING COMMISSION REPORT, (Grey River Argus, 24 June 1911) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jul 1911
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 July 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1911
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 06 July 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1911
LIONEL TERRY. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 July 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1911
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 July 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1911
NORTH CHRISTCHURCH SEAT. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 August 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1911
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 August 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Aug 1911
SECOND EDITION. AT THE TARGETS. (Mataura Ensign 8-3-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1911
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 August 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Aug 1911
NORTH CHRISTCHURCH SEAT. (Ashburton Guardian, 05 August 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1911
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 08 August 1911) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1911
PRIME MINISTER'S OPINION. (Mataura Ensign 8-12-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1911
CHRISTCHURCH DAY BY DAY. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 August 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1911
CHRISTCHURCH DAY BY DAY. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 August 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1911
LABOUR CANDIDATES. (Colonist, 30 August 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1911
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 05 September 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Sept 1911
ON SUMNER BAR. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 18 September 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1911
LATE DOMINION NEWS. (Mataura Ensign 18-9-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1911
ON SUMNER BAR (Taranaki Daily News 18-9-1911) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1911
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 September 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1911
CHRISTCHURCH DAY BY DAY. (Ashburton Guardian, 03 October 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1911
CHRISTCHURCH CHEEK. (NZ Truth, 07 October 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1911
Guardian" Office. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 October 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1911
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1911. AKAROA FISH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 October 1911) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1911
CLEANING CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 14 October 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1911
BAND CONTEST. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 October 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1911
BAND CONTEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 October 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1911
OLD CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 21 October 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1911
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 23 October 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1911
BOY SCOUTS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 31 October 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1911
TELEGRAMS. IS CHRISTCHURCH NEGLECTED? (Evening Post, 02 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1911
SUMNER CANAL. (Evening Post, 18 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1911
ACCIDENTS & DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1911
THE ELECTIONS. (Feilding Star, 08 December 1911) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1911
TOWN EDITION (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 December 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1911
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Clutha Leader 15-12-1911) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1911
ELECTION ECHOES. (NZ Truth, 16 December 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHURCH IMPRESSIONS (Evening Post, 23 December 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1911
SOUTH ISLAND. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 December 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1912
COACH OVERTURNED. (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 January 1912) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1912
EXTRA EDITION. (Evening Post, 22 January 1912) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1912
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Evening Post, 23 January 1912) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1912
BAND COMPETITIONS. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 January 1912) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 23 January 1912) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 January 1912) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1912
SOUTH ISLAND BAND CONTEST. (Colonist, 23 January 1912) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Grey River Argus, 23 January 1912) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Taranaki Daily News 23-1-1912) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1912
CHRISTCHURCH BAND CONTEST. (Otago Daily Times 23-1-1912) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 24 January 1912) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 January 1912) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1912
SOUTH ISLAND BAND CONTEST. (Colonist, 25 January 1912) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1912) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1912
SUMMER-CHRISTCHURCH CANAL. (Northern Advocate, 25 January 1912) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 January 1912) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1912
CHRISTCHURCH BAND CONTEST. (Mataura Ensign 25-1-1912) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Taranaki Daily News 25-1-1912) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 26 January 1912) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 January 1912) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 26 January 1912) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1912
SOUTH ISLAND BAND CONTEST. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 January 1912) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1912
CHRISTCHURCH BAND CONTEST. (Northern Advocate, 26 January 1912) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1912
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 26 January 1912) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1912
SOUTH ISLAND BAND CONTEST. (Colonist, 26 January 1912) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Taranaki Daily News 26-1-1912) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1912
BAND CONTEST. (Grey River Argus, 27 January 1912) Grey River Argus · 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.

“"Lyttelton"”, the shelf

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