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.

“The Well”, the shelf

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

18,554 records matching 98 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
1914
Alexander John Bennington (6/413) Waimate Museum and Archives eHive · Waimate Museum and Archives
3 Jan 1914
HOLIDAY RACES (Evening Post, 03 January 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1914
SUGAR INDUSTRY (Evening Post, 06 January 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 09 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 12 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 January 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 15 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1914
BOWLING. (Colonist, 16 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 17 January 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 17 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 23 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1914
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 23 January 1914) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times 23-1-1914) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 28 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1914
ADDINGTON STOCK SALE. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 29 January 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 29 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1914
Women In Print. (Evening Post, 30 January 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1914
SPORTING. (Taranaki Daily News 31-1-1914) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1914
NEWS OF THE DAY. (Colonist, 02 February 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 03 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1914
CHRISTCHURCH DAY BY DAY. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Feb 1914
GISBORNE RACING CLUB. (Poverty Bay Herald, 06 February 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1914
CHRISTCHURCH MYSTERY. (Poverty Bay Herald, 07 February 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1914
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1914
CRICKET (Evening Post, 25 February 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1914
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 27 February 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1914
LOCAL AND UENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 02 March 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · 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
12 Mar 1914
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 March 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · 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
19 Mar 1914
THE EXHIBITS. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 March 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1914
A MOTOR RUN FROM CHRISTCHURCH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 March 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1914
NEW ZEALAND. (Northern Advocate, 25 March 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1914
POLO TOURNEY SAVILE CUP. INTERESTING PLAY. (Evening Post, 26 March 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1914
CHRISTCHURCH RAM AND EWE FAIR. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 March 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1914
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 01 April 1914) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1914
OFF MY HEAD." (Northern Advocate, 03 April 1914) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1914
SAD SUICIDE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 April 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1914
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 April 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1914
EASTER HOLIDAYS ATTRACTIONS FOR PLEASURESEEKERS (Evening Post, 09 April 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 April 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1914
RUN OVER BY TRAIN. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 11 April 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1914
SHOCKING FATALITY (Grey River Argus, 11 April 1914) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1914
KILLED BY A TRAIN. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 April 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1914
ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES (Evening Post, 11 April 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1914
FOOTBALL (Evening Post, 13 April 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Apr 1914
CHRISTCHURCH CENTRE. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 April 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1914
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 April 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · 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
18 Apr 1914
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (NZ Truth, 18 April 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1914
Page 13 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times 18-4-1914) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Apr 1914
ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET (Colonist, 30 April 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH BOXING. (NZ Truth, 02 May 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1914
GOLF. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 02 May 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 May 1914) Ashburton Guardian · 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
GOLF LINKS TRAGEDY. (Taranaki Daily News 5-6-1914) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1914
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 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
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (NZ Truth, 16 May 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1914
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · 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
Borough of Sumner Christchurch Drainage Board, plans, maps and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
6 Jun 1914
TWQ SUDDEN DEATHS ' (Grey River Argus, 06 June 1914) Grey River Argus · 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
6 Jun 1914
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (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
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
13 Jun 1914
LOCAL $ GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 13 June 1914) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 June 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1914
FATAL OYSTER SUPPER. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 June 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1914
PORT LEVY NEWS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 June 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1914
NORTHERN NEWS and NOTES. (NZ Truth, 27 June 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1914
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 30 June 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1914
Springs County Council. (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 July 1914) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jul 1914
ABOUT PEOPLE (Evening Post, 01 July 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1914
A DECEITFUL GIRL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 02 July 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 04 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 54.3 · 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
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 04 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 53.3 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1914
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 10 July 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 11 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 1.5 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 11 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 2.5 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
THE SAD JOY-RIDE. (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 · no. 2.4 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 18 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 1.3 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 18 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 3.2 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 25 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 1.3 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 25 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · no. 3.3 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 01 August 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

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.

“The Well”, the shelf

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