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.

“"st"”, the shelf

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

21,680 records matching 96 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
6 Feb 1914
CANTERBURY ACCEPTANCES. (Northern Advocate, 06 February 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1914
C.J.C. ACCEPTANCES (Evening Post, 06 February 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1914
CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 February 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1914
Wedding of Madge and Jim Sheddan at St Patrick’s Church 2021 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
11 Feb 1914
Madge and Jim Sheddan with wedding guests 2021 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
6 Mar 1914
ABOUT PEOPLE (Evening Post, 06 March 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1914
CHRISTCHURCH CHERUBS (NZ Truth, 07 March 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1914
PERSONAL. (Otago Daily Times 3-10-1914) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1914
ABOUT PEOPLE (Evening Post, 14 March 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1914
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 March 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1914
NEWS AND NOTES. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 March 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1914
THE EXHIBITS. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 March 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1914
CANTERBURY J. C. WEIGHTS (BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Evening Post, 03 April 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1914
THE HOLIDAYS. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 April 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1914
CHRISTCHURCH ACCEPTANCES. (Colonist, 09 April 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1914
GOLF (Evening Post, 13 April 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1914
CHRISTCHURCH CENTRE. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 April 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1914
HALE—CLARK. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 April 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1914
CHURCH WORK (Evening Post, 17 April 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1914
LATE SPORTING. AT TRENTHAM. STEADY WORK THIS MORNING. SOUTH CANTERBURY WEIGHTS. (Evening Post, 18 April 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1914
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 25 April 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 30 April 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 30 April 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 02 May 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 May 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1914
COMPETITIONS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 May 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1914
COMPETITIONS IN CHRIST CHURCH (Evening Post, 05 May 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH MUSICAL COMPETITIONS. (Colonist, 05 May 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Otago Daily Times 5-5-1914) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1914
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 06 May 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1914
COMPETITIONS AT CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 08 May 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH MUSICAL COMPETITIONS. (Colonist, 08 May 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1914
Page 11 Advertisements Column 4 (Northern Advocate, 12 May 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1914
Page 11 Advertisements Column 3 (Northern Advocate, 13 May 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1914
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 May 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 16 May 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES (Evening Post, 25 May 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1914
Page 11 Advertisements Column 5 (Northern Advocate, 01 June 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1914
A GENEROUS GAVER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 June 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1914
Page 11 Advertisements Column 5 (Northern Advocate, 02 June 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1914
CHRISTCHURCH MINISTERS' RESOLUTIONS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 02 June 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1914
Page 11 Advertisements Column 5 (Northern Advocate, 04 June 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1914
Page 11 Advertisements Column 5 (Northern Advocate, 06 June 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (NZ Truth, 06 June 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1914
"WE ARE PREPARED!" (Mataura Ensign 6-8-1914) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1914
NEW ST. MARGARET'S COLLEGE (Evening Post, 11 June 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1914
Grey River Argus and Black News FRIDAY, JUNE 12th, 1914 (Grey River Argus, 12 June 1914) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1914
TRAINER'S RESIDENCE BURNED. (Mataura Ensign 24-6-1914) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1914
PERSONAL. (Colonist, 30 June 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 04 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1914
THE SOCIAL SPHERE (Observer, 04 July 1914) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1914
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times 7-4-1914) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1914
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 10 July 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1914
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 13 July 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jul 1914
Page 12 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 18 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 18 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1914
Dominion homes by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 201701 · Auckland Libraries
23 Jul 1914
Dominion homes Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 201694 · Auckland Libraries
25 Jul 1914
Page 12 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 25 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 25 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 9 (Evening Post, 01 August 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1914
MINISTERS' ASSOCIATION. (Feilding Star, 04 August 1914) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Aug 1914
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 05 August 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1914
DEATHS. (Grey River Argus, 06 August 1914) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Aug 1914
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 08 August 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1914
FOOTBALL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 10 August 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Aug 1914
C.J.C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 August 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1914
SPORTING. (Taranaki Daily News 13-8-1914) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1914
ADDINGTON CAMP (Grey River Argus, 20 August 1914) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1914
CAP AND JACKET Late Racing. (Observer, 22 August 1914) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Aug 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 22 August 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1914
ABOUT PEOPLE (Evening Post, 26 August 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1914
THE TURF (Evening Post, 31 August 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1914
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 01 September 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 September 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 September 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 12 September 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1914
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 17 September 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Sept 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 19 September 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 21 September 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 22 September 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 25 September 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1914
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 September 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 05 October 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 06 October 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1914
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 08 October 1914) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 08 October 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1914
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 10 October 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 October 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1914
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Mataura Ensign 10-11-1914) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 October 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1914
CRICKET (Evening Post, 12 October 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1914
CHAMPIONSHIP. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 October 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1914
LATE GOLF. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 October 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1914
LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 13 October 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · 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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