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.

25,237 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
9 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · 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
9 Mar 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 09 March 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Taranaki Herald, 12 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 March 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Colonist, 13 March 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
EGG-LAYING. (Marlborough Express, 13 March 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
Untitled (Star, 14 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 March 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
THE TROTTING TRACK. (Star, 14 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 8 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
16 Mar 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
Taranaki Herald MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1907. THE HARBOUR. (Taranaki Herald, 18 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
18 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
WOOL FIRES COMMISSION. (Otago Daily Times 18-3-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
FIRES. (Mataura Ensign 18-3-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1907
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 20 March 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1907
MARRIAGE. (Taranaki Herald, 20 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 20 March 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 20 March 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1907
FIRE BRIGADES. (Taranaki Herald, 22 March 1907) Taranaki 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
23 Mar 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1907
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Grey River Argus, 23 March 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 23 March 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 March 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
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
26 Mar 1907
OBITUARY. (Colonist, 26 March 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1907
The Nelson Evening Mail. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1907. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS (Nelson Evening Mail, 27 March 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1907
CHESS. (Evening Post, 28 March 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Mar 1907
THE SEASON'S STATISTICS. (Star, 28 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1907
WALDROM—REDWARD. (Bush Advocate, 28 March 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1907
GOLF. (Taranaki Herald, 28 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1907
LOCAL PREACHERS' ASSOCIATION. (Evening Post, 30 March 1907) Evening Post · 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
30 Mar 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1907
HAWKE'S BAY v. POVERTY (Star, 30 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1907
GOLF. (Evening Post, 01 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
GOLF. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
NOTES BY FULL BACK. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
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 5 Advertisements Column 2 (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
6 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
Grey River Argus and Blackball News. PUBLISHED DAILY. TUESDAY, APRIL 9th, 1906. (Grey River Argus, 09 April 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
NEW PATENTS. (Wanganui Herald, 09 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · 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
10 Apr 1907
NAVIGATION LAWS. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 April 1907) Star · 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
10 Apr 1907
GOLF. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 10 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 11 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
NEW ZEALAND UTILITY POULTRY CLUB. (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 April 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
12 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 12 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
DEER STALKING. (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1907
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 April 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · 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
17 Apr 1907
THE FENDALTON TRAM. (Star, 17 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 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
22 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 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
24 Apr 1907
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 24 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES (Otago Witness, 24 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Apr 1907
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (Evening Post, 25 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Mataura Ensign 25-4-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1907
OKAIN'S BAY ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 April 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 April 1907) Star · 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
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 30 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1907
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 April 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 30 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 01 May 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1907
LAST NIGHT'S NEW ZEALAND NEWS (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 May 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · 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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