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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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

77,869 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
17 Jan 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1900
ANGLING. (Otago Witness, 18 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
18 Jan 1900
Page 36 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 18 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 1900
SHIPPING. (Otago Daily Times, 18 January 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1900
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 18 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1900
DIOCESAN STANDING COMMITTEE. (Star, 18 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1900
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS (Star, 18 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1900
MARRIAGE. (Star, 20 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1900
DEATHS. (Star, 20 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1900
THE COLONIST. Published Daily��Mornings Nelson, Tuesday, January 23,1900. (Colonist, 23 January 1900) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1900
BOWLING. (Star, 23 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1900
THE HON. W. ROLLESTON. (Evening Post, 24 January 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1900
DEATHS. (Star, 24 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 24 January 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1900
THE PLACE OF DEPARTURE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 24 January 1900) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1900
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 24 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1900
NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 25 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
25 Jan 1900
FAREWELL TO ROLLESTON (West Coast Times, 25 January 1900) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1900
THE PATRIOTIC FUND. (Otago Witness, 25 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1900
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. (Evening Post, 25 January 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 25 January 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1900
GALA AT MERIVALE. (Star, 26 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jan 1900
ASHBURTON BOWLING CLUB (Ashburton Guardian, 26 January 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1900
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1900
MARRIAGES. (Star, 27 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1900
N.Z. UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Wanganui Herald, 27 January 1900) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 29 January 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1900
THE N.Z. ROUGH RIDERS. (Colonist, 29 January 1900) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1900
THE THIRD CONTINGENT. (Manawatu Standard, 29 January 1900) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 January 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
30 Jan 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 January 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 January 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 31 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 01 February 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Feb 1900
HON. W. ROLLESTON. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 February 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1900
Luncheon to Mr Rolleston. (Colonist, 01 February 1900) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 February 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1900
THE PATRIOTIC FUND (Timaru Herald, 01 February 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 February 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Feb 1900
THE ADDINGTON MARKET. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 February 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 02 February 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1900
THE CHRISTCHURCH PRESS (West Coast Times, 03 February 1900) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1900
THE CHRISTCHURCH PATRIOTIC FUND. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 February 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
6 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 February 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 06 February 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1900
THE DEMONSTRATION. (Star, 07 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 07 February 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1900
WEEKLY MARKET REPORTS. (Otago Daily Times, 08 February 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1900
THE "MORE MEN" FUND. (Evening Post, 08 February 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 February 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1900
C.J.C. MIDSUMMER MEETING. (Otago Daily Times, 09 February 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1900
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 2-11-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1900
DAY OF INTERCESSION. (Star, 12 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Feb 1900
CITY IMPROVEMENTS. (Star, 12 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1900
FIRES. (Star, 12 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1900
SPORTING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 February 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 February 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 13 February 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Feb 1900
THE CANTERBURY TROOP. (Star, 13 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Feb 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1900
THE Grey River Argus. (Grey River Argus, 13 February 1900) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1900
ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Auckland Star, 13 February 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1900
AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 February 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1900
N.Z. AMATEUR ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP. (Wanganui Herald, 13 February 1900) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1900
AMATEUR ATHLETICS. (Timaru Herald, 14 February 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1900
OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND CONTINGENT. (Otago Daily Times, 14 February 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 14 February 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1900
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 February 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1900
AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. (Taranaki Daily News 14-2-1900) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1900
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 15 February 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Feb 1900
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 15 February 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 February 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Feb 1900
THE THIRD NEW ZEALAND (Star, 16 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 February 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 February 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
THE CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Timaru Herald, 16 February 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Auckland Star, 16 February 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
CANTERBURY REGATTA. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 February 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
THE WAR FUND. (Star, 16 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
The Third Contingent: Roll call at the Addington camp, Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Read · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Feb 1900
New Zealand's Third Contingent for South Africa: View of camp at Addington, Christchurch Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
17 Feb 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1900
N.Z. AMATEUR ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Evening Post, 19 February 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
19 Feb 1900
RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (Auckland Star, 19 February 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 February 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1900
THE KNIGHT TEMPLAR. (Star, 20 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Feb 1900
Departure of Third Contingent (Bruce Herald, 20 February 1900) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Feb 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 20 February 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 February 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1900
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 19. (North Otago Times, 20 February 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1900
CHRISTCHURCH ACCEPTANCES (Taranaki Herald, 20 February 1900) Taranaki Herald · 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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