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
6 Jul 1909
EGG-LAYING COMPETITIONS. (Otago Daily Times 7-6-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 07 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 10 July 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
GOLF. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH v. MERIVALE. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
NEXT SATURDAY. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1909
EAST CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL. (Star, 12 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 14 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES (Otago Witness, 14 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 14 July 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
NATIONAL DEFENCE. (Taranaki Daily News 14-7-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1909
FIRE AT NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 15 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 July 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
PERSONAL. (Star, 16 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jul 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 17 July 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
PRESIDENT'S. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
OLD BOYS v. CHRISTHURCH. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
HAGLEY v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1909
THE TWIGGER ESTATE. (Star, 21 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1909
FOOTBALL. (Star, 21 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1909
Page 84 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 21 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 1909
OUR MINERAL RESOURCES. (Taranaki Herald, 22 July 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1909
GOLF. (Nelson Evening Mail, 23 July 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1909
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1909
SYDENHAM v. ALBION. (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 July 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 28 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 28 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1909
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Otago Witness, 28 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1909
ELLESMERE TEAM'S TOUR. (Star, 28 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Jul 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 July 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1909
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 31 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 31 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 31 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1909
JUNIORS. (Star, 31 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1909
AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS. (Evening Post, 31 July 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1909
A STRANGE QUEST. (Otago Witness, 04 August 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 04 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 05 August 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1909
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 August 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1909
RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (Wanganui Herald, 06 August 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1909
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 07 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Aug 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Marlborough Express, 07 August 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1909
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 10 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1909
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 10 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 11 August 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 11 August 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1909
THE TURF. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Evening Post, 12 August 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
NEWS AND NOTES. (NZ Truth, 14 August 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Aug 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
HOCKEY. (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
DETAILS OF THE PLAY. (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1909
THE ART OF MUSIC. (Taranaki Herald, 17 August 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1909
BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. (Star, 18 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1909
REPRESENTATIVE RUGBY. (Evening Post, 18 August 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1909
CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. (Star, 18 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 19 August 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1909
GOLF. (Star, 19 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1909
GOLF. (Wanganui Herald, 19 August 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1909
ADDINGTON STOCK SALE. (Evening Post, 19 August 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Aug 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 21 August 1909) NZ Truth · 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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