How many records does the archive hold?

71,563 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.

“"Akaroa"”, the shelf

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

3,740 records matching 72 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 1900s
13 Jun 1908
LAND SALES. (Star, 13 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 June 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1908
AKAROA BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 June 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 July 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1908
ROAD BOARDS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 July 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 July 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 August 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1908
Akaroa Technical School foundation stone Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Sept 1908
FOOTBALL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 September 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1908
A FAVOURITE SUMMER RESORT FOR CHRISTCHURCH RESIDENTS: GENERAL VIEW OF AKAROA, BANKS PENINSULA. (Otago Witness, 16 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
THE ESTIMATES. (Star, 23 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Sept 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1908
Horse drawn carriage at Waiheke FallsJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 29 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
THE GENERAL ELECTIONS. YESTERDAY'S POLLING. (Star, 18 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
15 Dec 1908
ANNIVERSARY DAY. (Star, 15 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
THE MOTOR RELIABILITY TRIALS. (Star, 31 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jan 1909
A group of people on a boat on Akaroa HarbourJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Akaroa Harbour looking southwestJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Houses in south AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Bruce Hotel on Beach Road in AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
People on a boat Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Coach outside Garthowen Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Akaroa wharves Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Summer House Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Coach at Akaroa Post Office Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Akaroa Bathing Sheds Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
People at the summerhouse in the Akaroa DomainJan Shuttleworth collection Bill Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1909
Four men on single scull boatsJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
5 Jan 1909
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1909. 1908. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 January 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1909
MARRIAGE. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 January 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 January 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 January 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1909
THE PRIME MINISTER. (Star, 19 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1909. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1909
ROWING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 January 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1909
ENTRIES FOR CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Wanganui Herald, 27 January 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1909
UNIVERSITY SENATE. (Evening Post, 27 January 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Star, 30 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1909
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Colonist, 01 February 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1909
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
16 Feb 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1909
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 March 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 03 March 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1909
Ilfracombe boarding house in AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
8 Mar 1909
Akaroa from Smith StreetJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
12 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 March 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 March 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1909
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 March 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1909
THE HOLIDAY. (Star, 12 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 13 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1909
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 15 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
30 Apr 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1909
MARRIAGES. (Star, 04 May 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 May 1909
MARRIAGES. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 May 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1909
Lighthouse Point and Main WharfJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
4 Jun 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 June 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 June 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 June 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
3 Aug 1909
DEATHS. (Star, 03 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1909
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
6 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1909
THE ART OF MUSIC. (Taranaki Herald, 17 August 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1909
HOCKEY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
27 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1909
CHRISTCHURCH V. UNITED BAYS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 September 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1909
EARLY HISTORY OF BANKS PENINSULA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 September 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1909
UNITED BAYS V. CHRISTCHURCH OLD GIRLS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 September 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 September 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1909
VISIT OF MR. SAUNDERS' TEAM (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 September 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1909
FOOTBALL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 September 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1909
Barrys Bay and Ōnawe from Summit RoadJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
7 Oct 1909
Akaroa and harbour from L’Aube HillJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
12 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
WEDDING AT FRENCH FARM. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1909
ADJOURNED. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 November 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1909
The Akaroa Mail FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1909. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 November 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1909
Cannon at Britomart ReserveJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Nov 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1909
HMS Pioneer and HMS ChallengerJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73241 · Christchurch City Libraries
23 Nov 1909
HMS Pioneer and HMS ChallengerJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73266 · Christchurch City Libraries
26 Nov 1909
Akaroa and harbour from Morgans RoadJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries

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“"Akaroa"”, the shelf

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