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.

“The Yard”, the shelf

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

2,796 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 1910s
13 Jan 1910
TOPICS OF THE DAY. (Evening Post, 13 January 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
14 Jan 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 14 January 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 08 March 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1910
DOMINION RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Colonist, 08 March 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1910
WHEN THE BEER GOT TALKING. (NZ Truth, 28 May 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1910
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 11 June 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1910
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 07 July 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1910
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 27 July 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1910
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 04 August 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1910
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Feilding Star, 11 August 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 18 August 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Oct 1910
Page 16 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 01 October 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL, (Evening Post, 20 October 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 November 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 November 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1910
CRICKET. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 November 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1910
CRICKET. (Mataura Ensign 21-11-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 December 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1910
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Dec 1910
BATHING IN THE BRINY. (NZ Truth, 10 December 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1910
WAIREWA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 December 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1911
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 January 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1911
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 April 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1911
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 06 May 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1911
COMMERCIAL. (Mataura Ensign 6-4-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1911
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 June 1911) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1911
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Mataura Ensign 6-10-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1911
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 14 June 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1911
VERY CLOSE TO DEATH. (Northern Advocate, 21 June 1911) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1911
EXTRA EDITION. SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (Evening Post, 21 June 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1911
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 June 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1911
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 June 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jun 1911
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Thames Star, 22 June 1911) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jun 1911
ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 23 June 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jun 1911
RACING COMMISSION REPORT, (Grey River Argus, 24 June 1911) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Jun 1911
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 June 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1911
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 June 1911) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1911
Page 7 Advertisements Column 7 (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 June 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1911
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 July 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1911
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 August 1911) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1911
ROAD BOARDS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 August 1911) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1911
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 11 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1911
SUDDEN DEATH. (Evening Post, 28 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1912
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 16 February 1912) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1912
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 13 March 1912) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1912
A Big Job by Auckland Weekly News; E. R. Waite · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Apr 1912
WAIREWA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 April 1912) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1912
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 April 1912) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1912
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 May 1912) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1912
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 May 1912) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1912
CHAMPIONSHIP THIRD ROUND. (Colonist, 11 September 1912) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1912
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 18 November 1912) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1912
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 November 1912) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1913
OUR AMATEUR ATHLETES (Feilding Star, 24 January 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 24 January 1913) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1913
Grey River Argus and Blackball News. (Grey River Argus, 24 January 1913) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1913
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 24-1-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 January 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1913
TOWN EDITION. (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 January 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1913
Untitled (Ohinemuri Gazette, 29 January 1913) Ohinemuri Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1913
MAIL NOTICES. (Marlborough Express, 29 January 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1913
LATE DOMINION NEWS. (Mataura Ensign 30-4-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 07 May 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1913
COLD, CALLOUS CHARITY. (NZ Truth, 17 May 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 May 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 22 May 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1913
Southbridge Town Board. (Ellesmere Guardian, 14 June 1913) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1913
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 19-6-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1913
CHRISTCHURCH BURLARY SCARE (Colonist, 20 June 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 September 1913) Ashburton 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
3 Oct 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · 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
30 Dec 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 30 December 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 February 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1914
SWIMMING (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 February 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1914
SWIMMING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 February 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1914
SWIMMING. (Colonist, 24 February 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1914
SORDID CHRISTCHURCH TRAGEDY. (Colonist, 25 February 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 June 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1914
THE SAD JOY-RIDE. (NZ Truth, 18 July 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Aug 1914
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 08 August 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1915
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Colonist, 15 January 1915) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1915
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Colonist, 16 January 1915) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1915
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 February 1915) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1915
Page 12 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 17 February 1915) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1915
MARSHLAND AMENITIES (NZ Truth, 06 March 1915) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1915
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS (Hawera & Normanby Star, 12 March 1915) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1915
Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 (NZ Truth, 13 March 1915) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1915
MINING MACHINERY DESTROYED. (Ashburton Guardian, 06 April 1915) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
17 Apr 1915
THIEVING AND RECEIVING (NZ Truth, 17 April 1915) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jun 1915
MERRY MARSHLANDS (NZ Truth, 05 June 1915) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1915
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 16 October 1915) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1915
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 18 October 1915) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1915
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 26 October 1915) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1915
NEWS OF THE DAY. (Colonist, 18 December 1915) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1916
DOMINION RINK CHAMPIONSHIP (Evening Post, 17 January 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1916
BOWLING. (Otago Daily Times 17-1-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1916
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 May 1916) Ashburton Guardian · 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.

“The Yard”, the shelf

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