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.

25,377 records matching 97 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
17 Sept 1913
THE TURF. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 September 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1913
CAP AND JACKET (Observer, 20 September 1913) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 22 September 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1913
ABOUT PEOPLE NOTES FROM LONDON (Evening Post, 23 September 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 September 1913) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1913
The Grey River Argus. and Blackball News MONDAY; SEPTEMBER 29, 1013. (Grey River Argus, 29 September 1913) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1913
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 01 October 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1913
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 04 October 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1913
LIFE-SAVING (Evening Post, 04 October 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1913
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (NZ Truth, 11 October 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 11 October 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1913
CAP AND JACKET (Observer, 11 October 1913) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1913
LYTTELTON BY-ELECTION (Otago Daily Times 10-12-1913) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1913
MATCHES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 13 October 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1913
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 15 October 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Oct 1913
GOLF. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 October 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 18 October 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Oct 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1913
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 23 October 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1913
CYCLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1913
BICYCLE ROAD RACE. (Poverty Bay Herald, 27 October 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1913
ROAD RACE RECORD (Evening Post, 27 October 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1913
TIMARU-CHRISTCHURCH ROAD RAGE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 October 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1913
The Akaroa Mail. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1913 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1913
CRICKET (Evening Post, 29 October 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1913
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Mataura Ensign 29-10-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1913
SPORTS AMD PASTIMES. (Mataura Ensign 31-10-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1913
IN OTHER CENTRES (BY TELEGRAPH-PRESS ASSOCIATION.) DUNEDIN, 2nd November. (Evening Post, 03 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 11-3-1913) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1913
THE COMPETITIONS TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS (Evening Post, 04 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 November 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1913
IN CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 05 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH MATTERS (Evening Post, 06 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1913
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 12 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1913
C.J.C MEETING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 November 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 November 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
TELEGRAMS DOMINION NEWS ITEMS (Grey River Argus, 17 November 1913) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1913
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 20 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1913
Christchurch Christians. (NZ Truth, 22 November 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1913
CRICKET. (Marlborough Express, 27 November 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 27 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1913
SUCCESSFUL OPENING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 02 December 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Dec 1913
THE PRIME MINISTER. (Otago Daily Times 12-3-1913) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1913
LITTLE RIVER NEWS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 December 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 December 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Dec 1913
Late dominion news. (Mataura Ensign 13-12-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1913
AMERICANS IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 December 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1913
OLYMPIC SPORTS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 15 December 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1913
AMATEUR ATHLETICS (Evening Post, 15 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1913
SPORTS AND PASTIMES. (Mataura Ensign 15-12-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1913
QUIET AT CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 22 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1913
CUSTOMS CASES (Evening Post, 24 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1913
DOMINION NEWS ITEMS HOSPITAL' BOARD'S" CQNF£"R-: •-.'.. ■, ENCE.;:/- ■-■■■-:•" ■'WAKDE^'SERXOfWSLY INJURED/.. (Grey River Argus, 24 December 1913) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1913
Caroline Bay, Timaru, N.Z. Lilian Beaumont postcard collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
30 Dec 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 30 December 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1914
Glass Plate Negative: Mrs F H Baron's baby (copy, twin negative) by Clifford · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1914
At the International Exhibition held in Auckland in 1914 F.J. Denton's collection gains the GOLD MEDAL (two photographs of Denton's collection framed) by Frank Denton · Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery · Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
3 Jan 1914
HOLIDAY RACES (Evening Post, 03 January 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1914
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 January 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1914
IN OTHER PLACES (Evening Post, 12 January 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1914
SOUTH AUSTRALIA v. N.S.W. (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 January 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · 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
15 Jan 1914
PERSONAL ITEMS (Grey River Argus, 15 January 1914) Grey River Argus · 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 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 17 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1914
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Otago Daily Times 17-1-1914) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1914
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 19 January 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1914
SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 January 1914) Ashburton Guardian · 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
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 29 January 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1914
CHRISTCHURCH SLUMS. (NZ Truth, 31 January 1914) NZ Truth · 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
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
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1914
YOUNG MAN MISSING. (Marlborough Express, 09 February 1914) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1914
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 February 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Feb 1914
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 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
17 Feb 1914
CAPITAL EXHIBITION OF STOCK. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 17 February 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1914
A CHRISTCHURCH LOAN (Hawera & Normanby Star, 18 February 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1914
BOWLING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 February 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · 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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