How many records does the archive hold?

71,563 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.

“A Sumner …”, the shelf

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

3,281 records matching 95 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 1890s
26 May 1897
TELEGRAMS. (Inangahua Times, 26 May 1897) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. May 25 (North Otago Times, 26 May 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1897
WHAT I HAVE SEEN I HAVE (Star, 12 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1897
VOLUNTEERING IN THE EARLY DAYS. (Star, 12 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1897
LOCAL AKD GENERAL. (Star, 16 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1897
THE RIVAL QUARRIES. (Star, 27 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Aug 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Aug 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1897
SUMNER NOTES. (Star, 04 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1897
SUMNER NOTES. (Star, 25 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1897
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 28 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 20 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1897
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 22 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1897
NOTES BY TERROR. (Otago Witness, 04 November 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 10 November 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 November 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1898
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT SUMNER. (Auckland Star, 12 January 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 January 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1898
NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 07 February 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 February 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 28 February 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1898
GARRISON LIBRARY. (Star, 03 March 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1898
BOROUGH COUNCILS. (Star, 11 March 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1898
CRICKET. (Star, 15 March 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1898
United Fire Brigades Association by New Zealand Graphic; Hanna, John Robert, 1850-1915 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
25 Mar 1898
THE FASTER ENCAMPMENT. (Star, 25 March 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1898
LOCAL AND GEN REAL (Star, 30 March 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 31 March 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1898
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 01 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 19 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 20 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 20 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 23 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 25 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 20 June 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Aug 1898
SUMNER NOTES. (Star, 22 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1898
THE SUMNER LIFEBOAT. (Star, 26 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 September 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1898
AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 September 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1898
CORRESPONDENCE. (Star, 25 October 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1898
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. (Star, 02 November 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1898
DIOCESE OF AUCKLAND. DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 17 November 1898) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 December 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Dec 1898
THE GODLEY CROSS. (Star, 17 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 December 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 December 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Dec 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 December 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Dec 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 December 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Jan 1899
A GIRL'S EXPERIENCES IN THE STATES. (Star, 07 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jan 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 21 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1899
MARRIAGE (Star, 27 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1899
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 17 March 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1899
THE JUBILEE HOME. (Star, 12 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1899
FOOTBALL NOTES. (Star, 12 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1899
CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. (Star, 31 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 June 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 June 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1899
FOOTBALL. (Star, 21 June 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1899
FOOTBALL. (Star, 10 July 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1899
FOOTBALL. (Star, 24 July 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1899
FOOTBALL. (Star, 18 August 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 August 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1899
JUNIOR COMPETITION. (Star, 21 August 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1899
CYCLING. (Star, 31 August 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1899
CHRISTCHURCH �� SUMNER CYCLE TRACK. (Star, 06 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1899
LINWOOD. (Star, 19 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 23 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1899
TRAMWAY CONFERENCE. (Star, 27 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1899
CYCLING. (Star, 06 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1899
CYCLING. (Star, 11 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1899
MR A. E. G. RHODES AT PHILLIPSTOWN. (Star, 31 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1899
ELECTORAL. (Star, 16 November 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1899
THE FUNERAL. (Star, 04 December 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 December 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 30 December 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
the 1900s
1 Jan 1900
Café Continental, Sumner N.Z. Lilian Beaumont postcard collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 89465 · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1900
Richmond Hill, Sumner by David James Aldersley; Burns' Post Card Depot · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1 Jan 1900
Sumner Beach by New Zealand Graphic; Rose Stereographs · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Jan 1900
Café Continental, Sumner N.Z. Lilian Beaumont postcard collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 89464 · Christchurch City Libraries
6 Jan 1900
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1900
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 17 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 1900
ANGLING. (Otago Witness, 18 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
23 Jan 1900
THE COLONIST. Published Daily��Mornings Nelson, Tuesday, January 23,1900. (Colonist, 23 January 1900) Colonist · 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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