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.

65,056 records matching 100 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
24 Aug 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Aug 1904
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 25 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1904
Serious Accidents (Southland Times, 25 August 1904) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Aug 1904
ENTERTAINMENTS. (Star, 27 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1904
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 29 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Aug 1904
DEATHS. (Star, 29 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Aug 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1904
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 August 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1904
The Ashburton Gas Company. (Ashburton Guardian, 31 August 1904) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1904
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 31 August 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 01 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Sept 1904
Two New Zealanders Abroad. (New Zealand Illustrated Magazine, 01 September 1904) New Zealand Illustrated Magazine · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 01 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1904
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 September 1904) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1904
Addington Live Stock Market. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 September 1904) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1904
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
3 Sept 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Sept 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1904
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 03 September 1904) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1904
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1904
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 03 September 1904) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1904
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1904
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 9-3-1904) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Sept 1904
ADDINGTON (CHRISTCHURCH) CLUB'S TOUR. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 September 1904) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1904
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 06 September 1904) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1904
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Sept 1904
Diocesan News (New Zealand Tablet, 08 September 1904) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Wanganui Herald, 09 September 1904) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Sept 1904
ADDINGTON (CHRISTCHURCH v. EASTOWN CLUB. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 September 1904) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1904
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 September 1904) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1904
CITY COUNCIL (Colonist, 10 September 1904) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1904
Cap and Jacket (Observer, 10 September 1904) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1904
HOCKEY. (Manawatu Times, 10 September 1904) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1904
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1904
GENERAL. (Star, 12 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1904
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1904
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 13 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1904
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 13 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1904
BIRTHS. (Otago Witness, 14 September 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1904
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 14 September 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1904
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Colonist, 16 September 1904) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1904
Page 6 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 17 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1904
FRAUDULENT COWS (Manawatu Times, 19 September 1904) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Sept 1904
DEATHS. (Star, 19 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1904
MEETING OF CREDITORS. (Star, 19 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1904
THE NEW EXPRESS SERVICES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 September 1904) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1904
ODDFELLOWSHIP. (Star, 19 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1904
CHRISTCHURCH CARRIERS. (Star, 20 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1904
A TRAMWAY DIFFICULTY IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Nelson Evening Mail, 20 September 1904) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 20 September 1904) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1904
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1904
Nelson Evening RUSSIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20. ESPIONAGE IN RUSSIA THE DOMESTIC SECRET POLICE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 20 September 1904) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1904
NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. (Colonist, 21 September 1904) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1904
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1904
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 21 September 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1904
Railway Time Table Alterations. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 September 1904) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1904
SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 22 September 1904) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1904
Addington Live Stock Market. (Ashburton Guardian, 22 September 1904) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1904
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1904
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 23 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1904
Storm in Christchurch. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 September 1904) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1904
THE HEATHCOTE BRIDGE. (Star, 23 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1904
Page 6 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 24 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1904
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1904
FUNERAL. (Star, 24 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1904
AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. (Observer, 24 September 1904) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1904
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1904
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1904
MARRIAGE. (Star, 27 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1904
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1904
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 27 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1904
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1904
TURF TALK AND TIPS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 September 1904) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1904
ENDORSEMENT OF LICENSES. DISCRETION TO MAGISTRATES. DRINKS FOR BONA FIDE TRAVELLERS. (Otago Witness, 28 September 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Sept 1904
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1904
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 28 September 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1904
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 28 September 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1904
Parliamentary Gossip (Southland Times, 28 September 1904) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1904
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 29 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1904
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 29 September 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1904
FOUND DROWNED. (Evening Post, 30 September 1904) Evening Post · 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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