How many records does the archive hold?

66,408 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.

“"Clifton"”, the shelf

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

636 records matching 97 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 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 09 June 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 10 June 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 20 June 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 04 July 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1908
Untitled (Star, 08 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1908
THE COLONIST Published Every Morning. Nelson, Friday, July 10, 1908. NEWS OF THE DAY. (Colonist, 10 July 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 22 August 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1909
AN OVERLAND TRIP. (Marlborough Express, 19 January 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1909
THE CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA. (Wanganui Herald, 09 February 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Social Gossip. (New Zealand Free Lance, 13 March 1909) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1909
MARRIAGES. (Star, 12 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 May 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1909
FOOTBALL. (Taranaki Daily News 6-7-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jun 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1909
ACCIDENTS AMD DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 August 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
the 1910s
1 Jan 1910
Clifton, Sumner, Christchurch, 1913 by Aldersley, David James, 1862-1928 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
20 Jan 1910
A popular seaside resort by Auckland Weekly News; W. Elliston · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
8 Jul 1910
RUGBY FOOTBALL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 08 July 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1911
ROWING. (Evening Post, 16 February 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1911
WANGANUI REGATTA. (Marlborough Express, 27 February 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1911
PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOME. (Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 20 June 1911) Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Dec 1911
A RESERVOIR BURSTS (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 December 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1912
THE SUMNER LANDSLIDE. (Mataura Ensign 3-10-1912) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1912
SWORN IN. (Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 16 July 1912) Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Oct 1912
THE SUMNER LANDSLIDE (Hawera & Normanby Star, 03 October 1912) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1912
A favourite seaside resort near Christchurch - Clifton, from the pier at Sumner, showing some of the summer residences by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
29 Oct 1912
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Clutha Leader 29-10-1912) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1912
FOOTBALL (Taranaki Daily News 11-6-1912) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1913
EXCHANGE OF MASTERS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 January 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1913
INTERCHANGE OF TEACHERS. (Colonist, 11 January 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1913
HOMEWARD BOUND. (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 March 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1913
INTERCHANGE OF TEACHERS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 April 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1913
EXTRA EDITION. STUDENTS CONDUCT COLLEGE GOVERNORS' VIEW (Evening Post, 27 June 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Taranaki Daily News 7-6-1913) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1914
FOOTBALL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 10 August 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Aug 1914
GAMES ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 10 August 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1914
THE GENERAL ELECTIONS (Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 15 December 1914) Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1915
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 10 June 1915) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1915
THE 79th LIST (Evening Post, 21 June 1915) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1915
THE 109 th LIST (Evening Post, 12 July 1915) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1915
HARD-WORKING DOCTORS (Evening Post, 13 August 1915) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1915
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 30 August 1915) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1915
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 01 September 1915) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1915
ROLL OF HONOUR NEW ZEALAND CASUALTIES (Evening Post, 30 September 1915) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1916
THE ROLL OF HONOUR (Otago Daily Times 27-1-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1916
LIST ISSUED TO-DAY (Evening Post, 15 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1916
THE SOCIAL SPHERE (Observer, 24 June 1916) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1916
LIST ISSUED TO-DAY (Evening Post, 13 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1916
THE ROLL OF HONOUR (Otago Daily Times 23-11-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1917
MILITARY BALLOT. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 24 February 1917) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1917
RESERVISTS SUMMONED. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 February 1917) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1917
ORDERED TO PARADE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 February 1917) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1917
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 25 April 1917) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 May 1917
8530 MEN CALLED UP (Evening Post, 08 May 1917) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
12 May 1917
RETURNED HOME (Evening Post, 12 May 1917) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1917
THE CALL TO ARMS. (Colonist, 07 June 1917) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1917
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 18 June 1917) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR (Otago Daily Times 25-6-1917) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1917
THE NINTH BALLOT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 July 1917) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1917
15000 MEN CALLED UP (Evening Post, 03 September 1917) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
4 Sept 1917
Military Service Ballot. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 September 1917) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1917
FIRST DIVISION (Evening Post, 02 October 1917) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
2 Oct 1917
Called Up. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 October 1917) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 26 October 1917) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Nov 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 02 November 1917) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1917
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 05 December 1917) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1917
MURDER OF A BOY. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 December 1917) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1917
NZ TELEGRAMS (Grey River Argus, 10 December 1917) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1917
A HORRID CRIME. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 December 1917) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1918
THE ADDINGTON MURDER. (Northern Advocate, 20 February 1918) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 09 March 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Apr 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 29 April 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 09 September 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Sept 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR (Otago Daily Times 21-9-1918) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 September 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1918
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 19 October 1918) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
the 1920s
10 Feb 1920
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 10 February 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1920
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Taranaki Daily News 21-2-1920) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1920
FOOTBALL. (Taranaki Daily News 22-6-1920) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
26 Jun 1920
FOOTBALL. (Taranaki Daily News 26-6-1920) Taranaki Daily News · 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
20 Nov 1920
THE SOCIAL SPHERE (Observer, 20 November 1920) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1920
Untitled (Evening Post, 31 December 1920) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1921
REFEREES FOR JULY 9. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 30 June 1921) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1922
ROWING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 13 March 1922) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1922
SOUTHERN TOUR. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 August 1922) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1923
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 19 May 1923) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jan 1924
HOUSE MATCH (Evening Post, 08 January 1924) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1924
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 11 February 1924) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1924
ARMY CHAMPION (Evening Post, 13 March 1924) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1925
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 14 March 1925) 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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