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.

“"Avenue"”, the shelf

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

3,786 records matching 63 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 2000s
12 Oct 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
2 Nov 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
16 Nov 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
23 Nov 2006
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
30 Nov 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
7 Dec 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
2007
William Rolleston statue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
11 Jan 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
13 Jan 2007
Parkbridge apartments 7 to 14 Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
18 Jan 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
23 Jan 2007
LIST OF CIVIL UNION New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 7 places
1 Feb 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
15 Mar 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
8 Apr 2007
James Fitzgerald statue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
8 Apr 2007
Statue of James Fitzgerald Canterbury Stories · no. 47922 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
8 Apr 2007
Statue of James Fitzgerald Canterbury Stories · no. 47933 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
8 Apr 2007
Rolleston Avenue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
8 Apr 2007
Curator's House on Rolleston Avenue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
24 May 2007
Weatherboard home Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Back entrance of 9 Montana Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Art deco home Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Weatherboard house with wooden shutters Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
9 Montana Avenue house Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
House at 3 Montana Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Art deco home at 3 Montana Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Home at 9 Montana Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Front door of 9 Montana Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Art deco home at 9 Montana Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Front garden at the home at 3 Montana Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 2007
Square art deco home on Montana Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Jun 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 Jul 2007
LIST OF New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 4 places
19 Aug 2007
Linwood Avenue substation Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
19 Aug 2007
MED substation on Linwood Avenue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
6 Sept 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
18 Oct 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
25 Oct 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 4 places
1 Nov 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
25 Jan 2008
LIST OF CIVIL UNION New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 9 places
7 Feb 2008
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Feb 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
28 Feb 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
28 Feb 2008
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 Mar 2008
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
7 Mar 2008
Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue by Milly Hopkins · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
13 Mar 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
5 Apr 2008
Cashmere Presbyterian Church Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Apr 2008
Stalls at Cashmere Presbyterian Church Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Apr 2008
28 Macmillan Avenue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Apr 2008
Pillar at drive of 34 Macmillan Avenue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 Apr 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
17 Apr 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
20 May 2008
Pillar capitals at Canterbury Museum Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
22 May 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
24 May 2008
Norfolk Street oak trees Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
19 Jun 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
19 Jun 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
3 Jul 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
26 Jul 2008
Knox Centre and Presbyterian Church Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
26 Jul 2008
Knox Centre on Bealey Avenue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
28 Jul 2008
List of Public Valuers Under the Valuers Act 1948 New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 5 places
7 Aug 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
28 Aug 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
28 Aug 2008
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
9 Sept 2008
112 Bealey Avenue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
11 Sept 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
11 Sept 2008
Justices of the Peace Appointed New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
18 Sept 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
9 Oct 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
16 Oct 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
30 Oct 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 Nov 2008
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
13 Nov 2008
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
16 Nov 2008
William Rolleston statue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2008
William Rolleston statue inscription Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
11 Dec 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
11 Dec 2008
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
18 Dec 2008
Christ’s College buildings Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 4 places
18 Dec 2008
Christ’s College grounds Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
18 Dec 2008
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
29 Jan 2009
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
29 Jan 2009
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
29 Jan 2009
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
30 Jan 2009
LIST OF CIVIL UNION CELEBRANTS New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 10 places
30 Apr 2009
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
14 May 2009
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 5 places
14 May 2009
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
21 May 2009
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
28 May 2009
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
7 Jun 2009
Fitzgerald statue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
7 Jun 2009
Fitzgerald statue engraving Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
18 Jun 2009
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 4 places
9 Jul 2009
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
16 Jul 2009
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 2009
List of Public Valuers Under the Valuers Act 1948 New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 8 places
30 Jul 2009
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 Aug 2009
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 Aug 2009
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · 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.

“"Avenue"”, the shelf

The shelf

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