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.

“"and"”, the shelf

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

68,952 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
26 Nov 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 26 November 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Nov 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 27 November 1901) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1901
Page 34 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 27 November 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1901
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 27 November 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
28 Nov 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 28 November 1901) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1901
The Christchurch Cathedral Spire, showing displacement and cracks caused by earthquake on November 16, 1901 Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
29 Nov 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 29 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Nov 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Wanganui Herald, 29 November 1901) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Nov 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 30 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1901
Page 11 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times 12-1-1901) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1901
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Marlborough Express, 02 December 1901) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1901
MARRIAGE. (Star, 03 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1901
WELLINGTON NOTES. (Otago Witness, 04 December 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1901
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 04 December 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Clutha Leader 12-4-1901) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Dec 1901
HIGH LEVELS TRAMWAY. COMPLETION OF THE SCHEME. " (Evening Post, 05 December 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 05 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1901
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 06 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1901
Christchurch Cathedral. (Colonist, 06 December 1901) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 06 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Auckland Star, 06 December 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Dec 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 09 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1901
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 12-9-1901) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1901
LAND AND WATER. (Otago Witness, 11 December 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1901
ALLEGED THEFT (Auckland Star, 12 December 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 13 December 1901) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 14 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1901
Christchurch R.C. Meeting Postponed. (Wanganui Herald, 14 December 1901) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1901
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 16-12-1901) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1901
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Wanganui Herald, 17 December 1901) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1901
CITY ABATTOIRS. (Star, 17 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 December 1901) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1901
Page 15 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 19 December 1901) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
20 Dec 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1901
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN MARKET. (Taranaki Herald, 21 December 1901) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
DEATHS. (Star, 23 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
THE COURTS. (Wanganui Herald, 23 December 1901) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
MEETING OF CREDITORS. (Star, 23 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB'S SUMMER MEETING. (Auckland Star, 23 December 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Manawatu Standard, 23 December 1901) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Dec 1901
PERSONAL. (Star, 24 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Dec 1901
LOCAL AND. GENERAL. (Star, 24 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1901
HOLIDAY VISITORS. (Auckland Star, 24 December 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1901
POWER FOR CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Dec 1901
OLD WRITERS' WEEK. (Otago Witness, 25 December 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 27 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1901
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Auckland Star, 27 December 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Nelson Evening Mail, 28 December 1901) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 28 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1901
Page 9 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times 28-12-1901) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Dec 1901
SPORTING. (Manawatu Standard, 30 December 1901) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1901
MAORI NAMES. (Star, 30 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1901
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News and The Echo, MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1901. THE TROUBLE IN THE PERSIAN GULF. (Auckland Star, 30 December 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
31 Dec 1901
DEATH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 December 1901) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 31 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Nelson Evening Mail, 31 December 1901) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 31 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1901
PERSONAL. (Star, 31 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1901
THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. (Evening Post, 31 December 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1901
OUR EIGHTH CONTINGENT. MORE WELLINGTON MEN. (Evening Post, 31 December 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1902
Tourists’ guide to Canterbury by Christchurch City Libraries; Mort. Davie · Christchurch City Libraries Heritage Images Collection · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place

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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