How many records does the archive hold?

89,924 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.

79,126 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
12 Aug 1901
MERIVALE V. CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 12 August 1901) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1901
MERIVALE WINS CHRISTCHURCH CHAMPIONSHIP. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 August 1901) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH CHAMPIONSHIP. (Auckland Star, 12 August 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1901
THE CHRISTCHURCH CHAMPIONSHIP. (Thames Star, 12 August 1901) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH SENSATIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 August 1901) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, (West Coast Times, 12 August 1901) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Aug 1901
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 14 August 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1901
THE COST OF LIVING. (Evening Post, 14 August 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1901
WEIGHTS FOR SECOND DAY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 August 1901) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1901
THE TARIFF. (Daily Telegraph, 14 August 1901) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING CLUB. (Thames Star, 15 August 1901) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1901
Plan. Approaches East Belt Bridge Christchurch bridges: plans and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Mataura Ensign 15-8-1901) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 August 1901) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1901
The Avon in Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Edwards · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
17 Aug 1901
Heathcote in Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Edwards · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
17 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Mataura Ensign 17-8-1901) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · no. 2.11 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Mataura Ensign 17-8-1901) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · no. 2.16 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1901
BOROUGH COUNCILS. (Star, 20 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1901
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT. (Otago Witness, 21 August 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Auckland Star, 22 August 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Aug 1901
THE COST OF LIVING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 23 August 1901) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Aug 1901
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 24 August 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1901
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1901
LATE WIRES. (Daily Telegraph, 26 August 1901) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 26 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1901
BASIC SLAG: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT ACTS. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 28 August 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1901
DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURGH. (New Zealand Tablet, 29 August 1901) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1901
Local and General. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 August 1901) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 31 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1901
Nelson College v. Christchurch High School. (Colonist, 31 August 1901) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 31 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1901
CHRISTCHURCH COLLEGE v. WANGANUI COLLEGE. (Feilding Star, 02 September 1901) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1901
Nelson College v. Christchurch High School. (Colonist, 03 September 1901) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1901
PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 September 1901) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1901
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 04 September 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 04 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1901
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 04 September 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1901
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 September 1901) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1901
Nelson: SIXTY YEARS OF HISTORY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 07 September 1901) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1901
IN BANKRUPTCY. (Star, 09 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1901
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 10 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 12 September 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Sept 1901
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 September 1901) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 13 September 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
14 Sept 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1901
A CHRISTCHURCH CASE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 September 1901) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 14-9-1901) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1901
MUNICIPAL ABATTOIRS. (Star, 18 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1901
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET CHRISTCHURCH, September 11. (Otago Witness, 18 September 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Sept 1901
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1901
MAGISTERIAL CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
21 Sept 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1901
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1901
NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB CHRISTCHURCH, 21st September. (Evening Post, 23 September 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 23 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1901
TURF TOPICS. (Taranaki Herald, 24 September 1901) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 September 1901) 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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