How many records does the archive hold?

70,536 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.

“Canterbury Aviation”, the shelf

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

370 records matching 53 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 1950s
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972528 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972543 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972530 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972547 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972532 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972536 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972526 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972531 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972529 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972525 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972524 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972519 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972522 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972523 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972535 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972527 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch City, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32972521 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Bryndwr Lake, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christ's College, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Latimer Square, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Riccarton Racecourse, Sockburn, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Islington Freezing Works, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Saint Mary's School, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Lancaster Park, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32241199 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Lancaster Park, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32241200 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Christchurch West Girls' High School, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Bryndwr and Waimairi Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Elmwood Park and Fendalton, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Shirley Boys' High School, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Aulesbrooks and Company biscuit factory, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32971319 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Aulesbrooks and Company biscuit factory, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32971314 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Aulesbrooks and Company biscuit factory, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32971313 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Aulesbrooks and Company biscuit factory, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 32971317 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
School of Arts, University of Canterbury, Christchurch City Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Aulesbrooks and Company biscuit factory, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 37982680 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
Trotting course at Addington Raceway, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1959
South Island Methodist Orphanage and Children's Home, Papanui, Christchurch, Canterbury Region Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
the 1960s
1 Jan 1962
Science department of the University of Canterbury, Christchurch Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 23037566 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1962
Science department of the University of Canterbury, Christchurch Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 22714604 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1964
Ilam, Christchurch, showing the University of Canterbury, with the Faculty of Science buildings under construction Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 22723162 · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1964
Ilam, Christchurch, showing the University of Canterbury, with the Faculty of Science buildings under construction Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · no. 22858989 · Alexander Turnbull Library
the 1970s
1 Jan 1974
University of Canterbury, Ilam, Christchurch Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Jan 1974
Ilam, Christchurch, showing part of the University of Canterbury campus Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library
the 1980s
13 Jun 1987
US Navy Aviation Store Keeper 3rd Class (AK3) J.B. Lay and Air Force Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Mike Thayer, 63rd Aerial Port Squadron, hand pack celery stalks into a box for a mid-winter airdrop of supplies over the South Pole by Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense · Digital Public Library of America · Digital Public Library of America
13 Jun 1987
US Navy Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class (AK1) L.B. Lay inspects packaging material. Lay and other US and New Zealand military personnel are packaging supplies for a mid-winter airdrop of supplies over the South Pole by Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense · Digital Public Library of America · Digital Public Library of America
13 Jun 1987
US Navy Aviation Store Keeper 3rd Class J.B. Lay and Air Force Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Mike Thayer, 63rd Aerial Port Squadron, hand pack celery stalks into a box for a mid-winter airdrop of supplies over the South Pole by Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense · Digital Public Library of America · Digital Public Library of America
the 2000s
21 Sept 2000
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From The Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Dec 2000
Dissolution of Incorporated Societies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
29 Mar 2001
134 Security Ltd etc Removals · New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
10 May 2001
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
2 Aug 2001
Extract from New Zealand Gazette, 2/8/2001, No. 81, p. 1909 New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
4 Oct 2001
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
2 May 2002
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Aug 2002
Dissolution of Incorporated Societies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
16 Jan 2003
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
7 Aug 2003
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
11 Sept 2003
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 Nov 2003
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
4 Dec 2003
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 May 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
17 Jun 2004
Dissolution of Incorporated Societies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
24 Jun 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 4 places
29 Jul 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
9 Sept 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Oct 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
11 Nov 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
12 May 2005
Dissolution of Incorporated Societies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Sept 2005
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
17 Nov 2005
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Dec 2005
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
23 Feb 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
14 Sept 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
12 Oct 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
16 Nov 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
10 May 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
18 Oct 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
15 Nov 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 4 places
28 Feb 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
22 May 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
19 Jun 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
11 Sept 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
16 Oct 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
11 Dec 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
21 May 2009
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
18 Jun 2009
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 4 places
12 Nov 2009
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
the 2010s
21 Jan 2010
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
18 Mar 2010
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
20 May 2010
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
17 Jun 2010
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
14 Apr 2011
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Jul 2011
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 5 places
17 Nov 2011
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
15 Dec 2011
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
19 Apr 2012
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
17 May 2012
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places

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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