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.

“"a"”, the shelf

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

64,855 records matching 98 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
26 Aug 1902
CHRISTCHURCH. (Northern Advocate, 26 August 1902) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1902
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Auckland Star, 26 August 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1902
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 27 August 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 29 August 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
30 Aug 1902
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 August 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Aug 1902
AVONDALE CUP AND FLYING (Observer, 30 August 1902) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
SUMMARY OF EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN NEWS. (Auckland Star, 02 September 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. (Wanganui Herald, 02 September 1902) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. TO-DAY'S PLAY. (Evening Post, 02 September 1902) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
THE GOLF MATCHES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 September 1902) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
GOLF. (Feilding Star, 02 September 1902) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. (Auckland Star, 02 September 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1902
A PECULIAR CASE. (Feilding Star, 02 September 1902) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1902
PRISONERS' ATTACK ON WARDERS. (Otago Witness, 03 September 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 September 1902) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1902
HOCKEY. (Colonist, 04 September 1902) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 05 September 1902) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1902
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 05 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1902
"PLAGUE" AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Taranaki Daily News 9-5-1902) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1902
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Sept 1902
BUBONIC PLAGUE. (Star, 06 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 06 September 1902) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1902
ALLEGED ILLICIT STILL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 September 1902) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1902
An Illicit Still. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 September 1902) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1902
PATENTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 September 1902) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1902
IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1902
TELEGRAMS. (Wanganui Herald, 11 September 1902) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1902
TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS. (Marlborough Express, 11 September 1902) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1902
LOCAL AND GENERAL—Cont. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 September 1902) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1902
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 1902
Cap and Jacket (Observer, 13 September 1902) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1902
PATENTS. (Star, 13 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1902
PARLIAMENTARY NOTES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 September 1902) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1902
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1902
PATENTS. (West Coast Times, 15 September 1902) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1902
FEDERALS V. ADDINGTON. (Colonist, 15 September 1902) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1902
Untitled (Manawatu Standard, 15 September 1902) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 September 1902) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 September 1902) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 15 September 1902) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1902
THE ALLEGED HORSE FIEND. (Star, 16 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Marlborough Express, 16 September 1902) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1902
HOSPITAL FINANCE (Auckland Star, 16 September 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 September 1902) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1902
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times 16-9-1902) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Sept 1902
THE LYTTELTON GAOL DISTURBANCE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, September 10. (Otago Witness, 17 September 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1902
OPEN-AIR MISSION SERVICE CONDUCTED AT ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS, CHRISTCHURCH, BY DR TORREY AND MR ALEXANDER. A large and efficient choir accompanied the party, who, at the conclusion of the service, were heartily cheered by the workmen. (Otago Witness, 17 September 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1902
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, September 9. (Otago Witness, 17 September 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 17 September 1902) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
18 Sept 1902
RACING NEWS. (Auckland Star, 18 September 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1902
Group of golfers at the New Zealand Golf championship at Shirley links, Christchurch, 5 September 1902 by Auckland Weekly News; W. H. Bickerton · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1902
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1902
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1902
CAP and Jacket (Observer, 20 September 1902) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 20 September 1902) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1902
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1902
Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times 20-9-1902) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
20 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 20-9-1902) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1902
ADJOINING oR TOUCHING. (Star, 22 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 22 September 1902) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1902
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 September 1902) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1902
TOTAL APPROPRIATION FOR RAILWAYS. (Otago Witness, 24 September 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 1902
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Sept 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Sept 1902
ST PETER'S BAZAAR. (Star, 25 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Marlborough Express, 27 September 1902) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Auckland Star, 29 September 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Sept 1902
A QUESTION OF PROXIMITY. (Star, 29 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1902
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 30 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 30 September 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Marlborough Express, 30 September 1902) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 October 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1902
WANGANUI SPRING MEETING. (Evening Post, 02 October 1902) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 October 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 October 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1902
OBITUARY. (Star, 02 October 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1902
A sunset at Sumner Bay, Christchurch Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Oct 1902
CRICKET. (Taranaki Daily News 10-2-1902) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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