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.

68,952 records matching 95 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
9 Jun 1900
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 6-10-1900) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 11 June 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1900
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1900
THE SUTER ART GALLERY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 June 1900) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1900
BEAUTIFYING CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1900
PIGEON BAY ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 June 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 13 June 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 13 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1900
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Timaru Herald, 14 June 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Jun 1900
LETTERS FROM LITTIE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 14 June 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1900
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 14 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
15 Jun 1900
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 15 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1900
CRICKET (Otago Daily Times, 16 June 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1900
LINWOOD v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1900
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 18 June 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1900
Accidents and Fatalities (Thames Star, 19 June 1900) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1900
ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 19 June 1900) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1900
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 19 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1900
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 June 1900) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1900
ACCICENTS AND FATALITIES. (Timaru Herald, 20 June 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1900
FOOTBALL. (Star, 20 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1900
A VISIT TO THE CHIEF POULTRY YARDS (Otago Witness, 21 June 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1900
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Auckland Star, 21 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1900
LOOAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 21 June 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times 21-6-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1900
LORD SALISBURY AND THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE (Auckland Star, 22 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1900
TEDS AFTERNOON'S MATCHES. (Star, 23 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1900
ADDINGTON MARKETS. Christchurch, June 20. (Waimate Daily Advertiser, 23 June 1900) Waimate Daily Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1900
CONCLUDING NOTICE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 25 June 1900) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1900
Untitled (Auckland Star, 25 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (Christchurch Press.) (Waimate Daily Advertiser, 26 June 1900) Waimate Daily Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 27 June 1900) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1900
FOOTBALL. (Taranaki Herald, 27 June 1900) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1900
FOOTBALL. (Star, 27 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times 28-6-1900) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jun 1900
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 June 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1900
FOOTBALL. (Star, 29 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1900
ADDINGTON MARKETS. Christchurch, June 27. ADDINGTON MARKETS. Christchurch, June 27. (Waimate Daily Advertiser, 30 June 1900) Waimate Daily Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1900
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL (Star, 30 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1900
jacket by Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Co · Human History · Auckland Museum Collections · Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
2 Jul 1900
doorstop by Luke Adams Pottery Limited; unknown · Human History · Auckland Museum Collections · Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
3 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. Christchurch, June 29., (Waimate Daily Advertiser, 03 July 1900) Waimate Daily Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1900
FOOTBALL. (Taranaki Herald, 03 July 1900) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1900
THE COUNCIL YARD. (Star, 03 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1900
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 05 July 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1900
ART EXHIBITION. (Colonist, 05 July 1900) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1900
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 July 1900) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 06 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1900
MORE INVALIDS. (Daily Telegraph, 07 July 1900) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1900
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1900
Page 12 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times 7-7-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 09 July 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 09 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 10 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1900
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1900
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1900
The Timaru herald. THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1900. TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 12 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jul 1900
CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. (Star, 12 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1900
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 12 July 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1900
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1900
ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC. (Evening Post, 12 July 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1900
INVALIDED NEW ZEALANDERS, (Otago Witness, 12 July 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1900
Local and General. (Thames Star, 12 July 1900) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
13 Jul 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 July 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1900
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 16 July 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 16 July 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 17 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1900
TRADES AND LABOUR. (Otago Daily Times, 18 July 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1900
SATURDAY'S MATCHES. (Star, 18 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1900
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 19 July 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1900
Shed at sewage farm Christchurch Drainage Board, plans, maps and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 July 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jul 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 July 1900) 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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