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 93 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
30 Sept 1918
ROLL OF HONOR. (Marlborough Express, 30 September 1918) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1918
HOSPITAL REPORT. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 October 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1918
SICK AND WOUNDED (Evening Post, 12 October 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1918
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS (Evening Post, 12 October 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1918
SICK AND WOUNDED (Evening Post, 15 October 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1918
HOSPITAL REPORT. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 October 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1918
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 19 October 1918) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 October 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1918
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 21 October 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 October 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 23 October 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1918
New Zealand soldiers win distinction as swimmers in England: winners of the Aldershot Command swimming shield and medals this year Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
25 Oct 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 25 October 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1918
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS (Thames Star, 25 October 1918) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1918
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 26 October 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1918
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 02 November 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1918
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 09 November 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Nov 1918
DEATHS ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 20 November 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1918
HOSPITAL REPORT. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 November 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1918
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 23 November 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 November 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1918
NEW ZEALAND ARMY (Evening Post, 28 November 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1918
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (NZ Truth, 30 November 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1918
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 30 November 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1918
KILLED ON THE RAILWAY (Evening Post, 10 December 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1918
SCHOONER UNDER ARREST (Otago Daily Times 12-12-1918) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1918
PERSONAL PARS (Grey River Argus, 13 December 1918) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Dec 1918
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 14 December 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1918
EARLY CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 20 December 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1918
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 21 December 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1918
LE BON'S BAY MAIL SERVICE (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 December 1918) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1918
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 28 December 1918) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1919
Ship in Lyttelton Harbour 2021 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1919
Second Lieutenant Robert A. Young, M.C. by Hemus Sarony Studio (Christchurch) · History · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
4 Jan 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 04 January 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1919
FRENCH MISSION. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 08 January 1919) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1919
THE GOLD QUESTION. (Grey River Argus, 11 January 1919) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 18 January 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 25 January 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1919
CANTERBURY J.C. HANDICAPS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 January 1919) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1919
CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. (Colonist, 31 January 1919) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 01 February 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1919
Western portal of Lyttelton Tunnel, from Heathcote rly. stn., near Christchurch... by Leslie Adkin · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
3 Feb 1919
WILTSHIRE'S DRAFT. (Ashburton Guardian, 03 February 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1919
SPORTING (Otago Daily Times 2-8-1919) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1919
NEWS IN BRIEF. (Otago Daily Times 2-9-1919) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1919
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Evening Post, 18 February 1919) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 22 February 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1919
RETURNING HOME (Evening Post, 03 March 1919) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1919
BOWLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 March 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1919
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 March 1919) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1919
BOTHER FROM BELFAST (NZ Truth, 08 March 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 08 March 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1919
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 March 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1919
BOWLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 March 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1919
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. Friday, march 14, 1919. PORT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 March 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 15 March 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1919
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, MARCH 17, 1919. PORT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 March 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1919
MOTORING ACCIDENTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 March 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1919
BOWLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 March 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 22 March 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1919
DOMINION REPORT. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 April 1919) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1919
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 17 April 1919) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1919
THE WEEK'S NOTIFICATIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 April 1919) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1919
A DOMINION SURVEY. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 April 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1919
HONOURS OF WAR (Evening Post, 19 April 1919) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1919
NEWS IN BRIEF (Otago Daily Times 21-4-1919) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1919
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 April 1919) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1919
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 April 1919) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1919
CHRISTCHURCH RESULTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 May 1919) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1919
DOMINION RESULTS. (Colonist, 02 May 1919) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1919
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 05 May 1919) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1919
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS (Evening Post, 14 May 1919) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1919
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 May 1919) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1919
Major-General Sir Andrew Russell on the transport Arawa, just prior to disembarking Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 May 1919
The arrival of Major-General Sir Andrew Russell at Christchurch last week Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
27 May 1919
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 May 1919) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1919
CANTERBURY PARK TROTS. (Grey River Argus, 28 May 1919) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 31 May 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1919
SPORTING (Grey River Argus, 02 June 1919) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 07 June 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1919
SHORTAGE OF COAL (Evening Post, 23 June 1919) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 05 July 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jul 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 12 July 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1919
Memorable scenes during the departure of New Zealand troops for the war by Sporting & Dramatic Review · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jul 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 19 July 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1919
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Evening Post, 21 July 1919) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 26 July 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1919
THE GENERAL ELECTION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 31 July 1919) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1919
POLITICAL NOTES. (Marlborough Express, 31 July 1919) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1919
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 31 July 1919) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1919
THE FRENCH MISSION (Otago Daily Times 8-1-1919) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 02 August 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Aug 1919
THE Ellesmere Guardian. SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 1919. NEWS OF THE DAY. (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 August 1919) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1919
DOMINION NEWS. (Taranaki Daily News 8-7-1919) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 09 August 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1919
EARLY SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION (Otago Daily Times 13-8-1919) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Aug 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 16 August 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Aug 1919
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS (Marlborough Express, 20 August 1919) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1919
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 23 August 1919) NZ Truth · 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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