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.

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

25,391 records matching 99 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 1920s
11 Aug 1920
THE NATIONAL MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 August 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1920
SPORTING (Grey River Argus, 12 August 1920) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 August 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 14 August 1920) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1920
CANTERBURY TEAMS (Evening Post, 16 August 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1920
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 17 August 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1920
SPORTING. (Taranaki Daily News 17-8-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1920
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 18 August 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times 18-8-1920) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1920
COOK ISLANDS (Evening Post, 19 August 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 21 August 1920) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1920
PERSONAL ITEMS (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 August 1920) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Aug 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 August 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1920
Page 13 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 28 August 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Aug 1920
CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. (Otago Daily Times 30-8-1920) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1920
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 01 September 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 September 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1920
STEERING NORTH. (Marlborough Express, 02 September 1920) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1920
Light harness racing at Addington - The N.Z. Metropolitan Trotting Club's recent meeting by Sporting & Dramatic Review · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Sept 1920
FOOTBALL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 September 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 04 September 1920) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Evening Post, 07 September 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1920
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 08 September 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1920
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 09 September 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1920
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Thames Star, 11 September 1920) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1920
FIRE AT WOOLSTON (Ashburton Guardian, 11 September 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1920
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH (Thames Star, 13 September 1920) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1920
PERSONAL. (Taranaki Daily News 13-9-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1920
WAIREWA COUNTY COUNCIL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 September 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 18 September 1920) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 18 September 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1920
W.E.A. MOVEMENT, (Grey River Argus, 20 September 1920) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1920
FOOTBALL (Taranaki Daily News 20-9-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1920
IN BANKRUPTCY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 September 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1920
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 25 September 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1920
Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 27 September 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 02 October 1920) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 04 October 1920) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1920
DRAUGHTS TOURNEY (Otago Daily Times 10-4-1920) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1920
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 05 October 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Oct 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 October 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Oct 1920
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1920
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 07 October 1920) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1920
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 07 October 1920) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1920
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Evening Post, 08 October 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1920
SPORTING. (Taranaki Daily News 10-8-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1920
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 09 October 1920) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1920
RACING NOTES (Grey River Argus, 11 October 1920) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1920
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 13 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1920
LIST OF JUDGES. (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 October 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1920
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1920
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 16 October 1920) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1920
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1920
CANTERBURY FIRE BRIGADES. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1920
CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1920
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1920
LAND FOR SOLDIERS. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 October 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1920
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 29 October 1920) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 30 October 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Oct 1920
Page 13 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 30 October 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1920
LIST OF WINNING OWNERS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 October 1920) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 November 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1920
N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTS? (Grey River Argus, 03 November 1920) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1920
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 04 November 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1920
TEDDINGTON MINE. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 November 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 November 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Nov 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 November 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1920
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 08 November 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1920
SPORTING (Taranaki Daily News 11-8-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1920
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 November 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1920
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Feilding Star, 10 November 1920) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1920
WOMAN SHOT IN HEAD. (Feilding Star, 10 November 1920) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1920
YEARLING SALE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Feilding Star, 10 November 1920) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1920
SALE OF YEARLINGS (Evening Post, 10 November 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1920
SALE OF YEARLINGS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 10 November 1920) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1920
LATE NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 November 1920) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1920
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 November 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1920
YEARLING SALE. (Feilding Star, 12 November 1920) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1920
SALES OF YEARLINGS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 November 1920) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1920
YEARLING SALES. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 November 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1920
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS-SECOND DAY. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 12 November 1920) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 November 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1920
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 13 November 1920) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 November 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Nov 1920
Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 17 November 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1920
YOUNG WOMAN SHOT. (Taranaki Daily News 17-11-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 November 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Nov 1920
THE SOCIAL SPHERE (Observer, 20 November 1920) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1920
TIMARU TRAGEDY (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 November 1920) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1920
TIMARU TRAGEDY (Taranaki Daily News 20-11-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1920
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 November 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1920
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 November 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Nov 1920
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 24 November 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1920
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 26 November 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1920
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 November 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1920
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 26 November 1920) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Marlborough Express, 29 November 1920) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 November 1920) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · 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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