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.

65,268 records matching 92 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
1 Jul 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 01 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1905
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Evening Post, 01 July 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1905
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 01 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1905
JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 01 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 July 1905) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1905
Miss Bransander, July 1905, Dix Company, Brandon by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jul 1905
Bicknell, Dix Company, July 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 11809 · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jul 1905
Bicknell, Dix Company, July 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 11813 · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Jul 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1905
South Island Stock Quotations. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 03 July 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1905
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. (Manawatu Standard, 04 July 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Evening Post, 05 July 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 05 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1905
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 05 July 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1905
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 06 July 1905) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Jul 1905
THE POULTRY YARD. (Star, 06 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1905
ONE PENNY. (Star, 06 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1905
Fatal accident on the Christchurch Kaiapoi Railway by Auckland Weekly News; C. Beken · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
7 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1905
FOOTBALL. (Star, 08 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1905
PRESIDENT'S CUP (Star, 08 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1905
Fatal railway accident near Chaney’s Corner, on the Christchurch-Kaiapoi railway by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
10 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1905
THEIR OWN LAWYERS. (Evening Post, 10 July 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
The Amberley Burglars. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 July 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
THE AMBERLEY ROBBERY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 10 July 1905) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
THE AMBERLEY ROBBERY. (Star, 10 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
COURTS AND OFFENCES. (Wanganui Herald, 10 July 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
THE AMBERLEY BURGLARY. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 July 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
TRAMWAY ROUTES. (Star, 10 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
South Island Stock Quotations. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 July 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 10 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 July 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1905
Traffic and tram bridge over Heathcote River Christchurch bridges: plans and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
10 Jul 1905
Woolston Borough Council, traffic and tram lifting bridge Christchurch bridges: plans and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
11 Jul 1905
CHRISTCHURCH ROBBERIES. (Feilding Star, 11 July 1905) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jul 1905
AGRICULTURAL AND TASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 12 July 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1905
THE CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. CHRISTCHURCH, July 7. (Otago Witness, 12 July 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1905
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 12 July 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 July 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1905
THE LINCOLN COLLEGE (UTILITY POULTRY CLUB'S) EGG-LAYIKG COMPETITION. (Otago Witness, 12 July 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1905
HOOKEY. (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 July 1905) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1905
THE TIMBER TRADE. (Evening Post, 12 July 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1905
Accidents and Fatalities. (Manawatu Standard, 13 July 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1905
MISCELLANEOUS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 13 July 1905) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1905
GENERAL TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 13 July 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1905
LAST NIGHT'S, NEW ZEALAND HEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 July 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1905
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 13 July 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Evening Post, 14 July 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
15 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jul 1905
AN OLD LYTTELTON MEMORY. (Star, 15 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 15 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1905
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1905
CHRISTCHURCH-SUMNER CANAL. (Star, 18 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1905
GOLF. (Taranaki Herald, 18 July 1905) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1905
THE CHRISTCHURCH DISTURBANCE CHRISTCHURCH. July 14. (Otago Witness, 19 July 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1905
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) CHRISTCHURCH, July 4. (Otago Witness, 19 July 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1905
ADDINGTON SALEYARDS. (Evening Post, 20 July 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1905
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Wanganui Herald, 20 July 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1905
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. (Manawatu Standard, 20 July 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1905
A PANORAMIC VIEW OF CHRISTCHURCH, LOOKING TOWARDS THE PORT HILLS. FROM THE ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Jul 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1905
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 July 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1905
PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON (Otago Daily Times 21-7-1905) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1905
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 July 1905) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 22 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 July 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 July 1905) 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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