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.

25,325 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
13 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 13 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 13 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 14 January 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1909
MARRIAGE. (Star, 15 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1909
MARRIAGES. (Star, 19 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 19 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1909
THE CANAL. (Star, 19 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 20 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 20 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1909
PLAGUE OF CATERPILLARS. (Otago Witness, 20 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1909
SUNDAY SERVICES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 23 January 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 23 January 1909) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
SALE OF YEARLINGS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 January 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
SWIMMING. (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
EXTRA EDITION. CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION. (Evening Post, 23 January 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
CRICKET. (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1909. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
JUNIOR CIVIL SERVICE. (Taranaki Herald, 25 January 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
EXAMINATION RESULTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
THE CIVIL SERVICE. (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 January 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1909
CANTERBURY REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. (Taranaki Herald, 26 January 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1909
THE WEATHER IN THE SOUTH. (Nelson Evening Mail, 26 January 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1909
CRICKET. (Nelson Evening Mail, 26 January 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES (Otago Witness, 27 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1909
A RECORD BROKEN. (Star, 28 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1909
WORK AT ADDINGTON. (Taranaki Herald, 28 January 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1909
RECREATION GROUNDS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 January 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Jan 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 30 January 1909) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Star, 30 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1909
CRICKET. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Evening Post, 01 February 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Feb 1909
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Colonist, 01 February 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1909
ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS ENQUIRY (Bush Advocate, 01 February 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1909
HARBOUR BOARD ELECTION. (Star, 01 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1909
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 02 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1909
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1909
CRICKET., (Otago Witness, 03 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Poverty Bay Herald, 04 February 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1909
THE ADDINGTON WORKSHOP INQUIRY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 04 February 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Feb 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 05 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
CRICKET. (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
8 Feb 1909
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 February 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1909
CANTERBURY RACES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 February 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Feb 1909
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 09 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1909
THE CANAL. (Star, 09 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Feb 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 10 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
PERSONAL. (Star, 10 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Otago Witness, 10 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES (Otago Witness, 10 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Feb 1909
BARKER'S BEASTLINESS. (NZ Truth, 13 February 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
SENIOR CIVIL SERVICE (Grey River Argus, 13 February 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 February 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
LINWOOD v. WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
SWIMMING. (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 February 1909) Star · 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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