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 94 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
15 May 1900
MEETING OF THE SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 15 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1900
THE SEWAGE SYSTEM. (Star, 15 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1900
Untitled (Thames Star, 15 May 1900) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1900
IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Nelson Evening Mail, 15 May 1900) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
16 May 1900
FOOTBALL. (Star, 16 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH CYCLING CLUB. (Star, 16 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
17 May 1900
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GOLF CLUB. (Star, 17 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1900
General News. (Waimate Daily Advertiser, 17 May 1900) Waimate Daily Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1900
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 17 May 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1900
ADDINGTON MARKETS: (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, May 16. (North Otago Times, 17 May 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1900
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 May 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1900
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 17 May 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1900
HOSPITAL AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 18 May 1900) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1900
OKAIN'S BAY ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 May 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 18-5-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 May 1900) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1900
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1900
AT CHRISTCHURCH (Otago Daily Times, 21 May 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
21 May 1900
THE OUTBURST AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 21 May 1900) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH WILDLY ENTHUSIASTIC. (Auckland Star, 21 May 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1900
BIRTH. (Star, 22 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Poverty Bay Herald, 22 May 1900) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1900
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1900
MAFEKING DAY IN CHRISTCHURCH: CROWD GATHERING IN CATHEDRAL SQUARE SHORTLY AFTER THE NEWS WAS RECEIVED. (Otago Witness, 24 May 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1900
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH, 23rd May. (Evening Post, 24 May 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1900
LYTTELTON. (Star, 25 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING RACES. CHRISTCHURCH, 24th May. (Evening Post, 25 May 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1900
FOOTBALL. (Star, 25 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · no. 2.40 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1900
FOOTBALL. (Star, 25 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · no. 2.18 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1900
A PLEASANT SURPRISE. (Otago Daily Times, 25 May 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1900
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 26 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1900
Local and General. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 May 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1900
TROTTING RACES. ' CHRISTCHURCH, 26th May. (Evening Post, 28 May 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press ) (North Otago Times, 29 May 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1900
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 30 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1900
HOCKEY. (Star, 30 May 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1900
CENTURIES OF LAST SEASON. (Otago Witness, 31 May 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1900
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 31 May 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1900
WORKMEN'S TRAINS. (Star, 01 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1900
Untitled (Star, 01 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL (Star, 01 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1900
SHEEP DOG TRIALS. (Star, 01 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 June 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1900
INDIAN FAMINE FUND. (Star, 02 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1900
A PRESERVE FOR NATIVE BIRDS. (Star, 04 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 04 June 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1900
SENIOR. (Star, 04 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. June 4. (North Otago Times, 05 June 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 05 June 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1900
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 06 June 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1900
SATURDAY'S MATCHES. (Star, 06 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1900
MARRIAGES. (Auckland Star, 07 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1900
Untitled (Auckland Star, 08 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1900
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH PRODUCE. (Taranaki Herald, 09 June 1900) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
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
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
22 Jun 1900
Mr C Lewis Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Jun 1900
Mr H G Ell Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Jun 1900
Mr W W Collins Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
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

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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