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.

25,435 records matching 93 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 1930s
26 Jan 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 26 January 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1932
Page 24 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 30 January 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Feb 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 04 February 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1932
SPORTS AT LEESTON (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 February 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1932
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 February 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1932
ATHLETIC CLUB FORMED (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 February 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1932
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 February 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 22 February 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1932
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 February 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 27 February 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1932
NEW BRIGHTON TROTS (Evening Post, 29 February 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 01 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1932
RAILWAY APPOINTMENTS (Evening Post, 02 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1932
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 03 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1932
THE KING'S PRIZE (Evening Post, 05 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1932
PERSONAL. (Ellesmere Guardian, 15 March 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1932
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 18 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1932
WINNER OF £2000 (Evening Post, 21 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1932
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 March 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 26 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 28 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1932
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 March 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1932
TROTTING (Evening Post, 31 March 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 April 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Apr 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 April 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1932
PERSONAL NOTES. (Waiapu Church Gazette, 01 April 1932) Waiapu Church Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1932
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 April 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1932
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 April 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1932
RETURNED SOLDIERS (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 April 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1 May 1932
PERSONAL NOTES. (Waiapu Church Gazette, 01 May 1932) Waiapu Church Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1932
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 04 May 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 May 1932
ART UNION DRAWN (Evening Post, 09 May 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 May 1932
RUGBY SUB-UNION (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 May 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 May 1932
MINIATURE RIFLES (Evening Post, 17 May 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1932
INTER-ISLAND MATCH (Evening Post, 24 May 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1932
NORTH v. SOUTH MATCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 May 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1932
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 27 May 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Jun 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 June 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1932
MOTOR SERVICE (Evening Post, 03 June 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1932
7 '. • ■'.-''. 'Green and Hahn, "Christchurch. Star," and Crown. Studios, Photos. NORTH-v. SOUTH MATCH AT CHRISTCHURCH.—Top left, some of the big crowd of spectators at Lancaster Park on bamrady afternoon.who.witnessed the North Island's defeat of the Southerners. Inset, A. Bullock-Douglas, the Wanganui three-quarter who scored five tries for the North'lsland. Bottom, left,-from- left, H. F. McLean, E. Solomon, and,E. R. Steere,-who each scored a try for the winning team.., Top right, an incident in the course of a sparkling game. Bottom right, some members oj the North Island team resting at half-time.., • (Evening Post, 06 June 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1932
MINIATURE RIFLES (Evening Post, 07 June 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 08 June 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1932
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 09 June 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1932
Practical assistance for the needy in Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Jun 1932
FIRE IN THE NIGHT (Evening Post, 16 June 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 17 June 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1932
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 June 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1932
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 June 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1932
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 July 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1932
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 11 July 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1932
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 12 July 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1932
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 15 July 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jul 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 15 July 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1932
Jubilee art exhibition in Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
20 Jul 1932
'Ladies of the round table.' by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Jul 1932
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 July 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 July 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1932
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 July 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1932
Enjoying a winter holiday in the South Island: fine sport on the ice in Central Otago districts Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Aug 1932
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 August 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 August 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1932
DUEDIN RUGBY OFF (Evening Post, 06 August 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1932
LUCKY LADIES (Evening Post, 06 August 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1932
MINIATURE RIFLES (Evening Post, 12 August 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1932
AT THE HOTELS (Evening Post, 16 August 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1932
MINIATURE RIFLES (Evening Post, 16 August 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1932
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 August 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1932
A USEFUL LIFE (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 August 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1932
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 August 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1932
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 August 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1932
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 24 August 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1932
Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 26 August 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1932
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 30 August 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1932
Page 11 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 02 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1932
LATE SPORTING (Evening Post, 02 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1932
MINIATURE RIFLES (Evening Post, 13 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 17 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 September 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Sept 1932
CYCLE ROAD RACE (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 September 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1932
MINIATURE RIFLES (Evening Post, 20 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1932
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 21 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 22 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1932
NO. 18" ART UNION (Evening Post, 24 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
28 Sept 1932
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 28 September 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 30 September 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1932
MINIATURE RIFLES (Evening Post, 04 October 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1932
A beautiful South Island building by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
14 Oct 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 14 October 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 14 October 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1932
ELLESMERE SHOW (Ellesmere Guardian, 14 October 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1932
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 17 October 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1932
S. T. Andrew rhbto. REAR-ADMIRAL E. R. G. R. EVANS, recently commanding the Royal Australian Navy, now appointed 'to'the-command of the Africa Station. / ■■ ■' "ETcning Post" Photo. CRICKETERS RETURN FROM EmLAN^-A,rivals by the Tainu, from England included two wellknown New Zealand cncketers-Dacre and Merntt. From left, C. C. Dacre (of Auckland, now Gloucester.hire professional) Miss Nora O'Connor (Australia),^. E. Merritt (of Christchurch, now professional for Rishton),-Miss Mane 0 Connor (Australia), and R. Speight (of Christchurch). 9' '' – – •..■■■• '.-:■*'■ ".' •.-■'-;■ * "Krerilns Post"-I>liota. \VINNER OF TWO» IMPORTANT RACES.AT AVONDALE.— Pillow Fight, winner.of'the Avondale Guineasyejsterddy midofithe Champion Hack; Plate.on Saturday,'at the Avondale Jockey: Club's. "■•:" ■■■'<"■■■ ' Spring Meeting......' -' _ (Evening Post, 18 October 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1932
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 18 October 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1932
Anniversary of cook's landing commemorated by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Oct 1932
An interesting Christchurch wedding by Auckland Weekly News; Steffano Webb · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Oct 1932
CRICKET (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 October 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1932
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 22 October 1932) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1932
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 28 October 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1932
SATURDAY'S RESULTS. (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 November 1932) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1932
NATIONAL GOLF (Evening Post, 02 November 1932) Evening Post · 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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