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.

“"f"”, the shelf

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

25,201 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
25 Feb 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 February 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 25 February 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 February 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 28 February 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 March 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1905
D.J.C- AUTUMN MEETINGcup DAY. (Otago Witness, 01 March 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1905
PERSONAL. (Manawatu Times, 02 March 1905) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 March 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Mar 1905
UNDER AORANGI. (Grey River Argus, 06 March 1905) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1905
MARRIAGES. (Star, 07 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1905
Poverty Bay Herald. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. GISBORNE, WEDNESDAY. MAR. 8. 1905. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 March 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1905
RIFLE ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Feilding Star, 08 March 1905) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1905
Prize List. (Manawatu Times, 08 March 1905) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1905
Trentham Rifle Meeting. (Manawatu Standard, 08 March 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1905
THE ANNUAL MEETING AT TRENTHAM. (Colonist, 08 March 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1905
SOUTH ISLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING. (Otago Witness, 08 March 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1905
THE ANNUAL MEETING AT TRENTHAM. (Colonist, 09 March 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1905
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 March 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 March 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 March 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1905
Page 16 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 11 March 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Mar 1905
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 11 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1905
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 14 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1905
BURNSIDE SALE. (Star, 14 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 March 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1905
DEFENCE FORCES RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 15 March 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1905
UNITED FIRE BRIGADES ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 15 March 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1905
THE LINCOLN EGG-LAYING COMPETITION. (Otago Witness, 15 March 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1905
EXPRESS PASSENGER LIST. (Star, 18 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1905
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Mar 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1905
PERSONAL. (Star, 20 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1905
LAST NIGHT'S NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 March 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1905
THE HEATHCOTE BRIDGE. (Star, 22 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1905
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 22 March 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1905
THE HEATHCOTE BRIDGE. (Star, 24 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1905
THE BANKS PENINSULA GREAT LIVE STOCK FAIR AT LITTLE RIVER. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 March 1905) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1905
Social Gossip. (New Zealand Free Lance, 25 March 1905) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 27 March 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 28 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1905
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 29 March 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1905
MILK AND BUTTER ANALYSIS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 29 March 1905) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1905
THE MIDLAND EAILWAY (Star, 30 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 31 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 31 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1905
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 01 April 1905) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 01 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 01 April 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1905
LOOAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1905
PERSONAL. (Star, 08 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1905
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 12 April 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 12 April 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1905
THE TAPANUI MURDER. (Otago Daily Times 4-12-1905) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1905
Untitled (Manawatu Standard, 13 April 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1905
PEESONAL. (Star, 13 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1905
TOWN EDITION (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 April 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 April 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1905
AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. (Observer, 15 April 1905) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 15 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1905
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 April 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1905
Special gossip (New Zealand Free Lance, 22 April 1905) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1905
RUGBY GAMES, (Colonist, 24 April 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1905
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. (Star, 25 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 26 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
EVIDENCE FAVOURING LAND NATIONALISATION. (Otago Witness, 26 April 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 28 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1905
MISCELLANEOUS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 28 April 1905) Nelson Evening Mail · 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.

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