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 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
9 Jan 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 10 January 1906) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE. (Star, 10 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1906
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 10 January 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1906
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH, January 3. (Otago Witness, 10 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1906
THE WALTHAM ORPHANAGE. (Marlborough Express, 11 January 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE ENQUIRY, (Wanganui Herald, 11 January 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE ENQUIRY. (Wanganui Herald, 12 January 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Jan 1906
SWIMMING. (Star, 13 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jan 1906
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 13 January 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1906
MARRIAGES. (Star, 13 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1906
ADDINGTON MARKET. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 13 January 1906) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1906
A Tram Fatality. (Thames Star, 15 January 1906) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1906
Fatal Tram Accident. (Wanganui Herald, 15 January 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 January 1906) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1906
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 16 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE ENQUIRY. (Colonist, 16 January 1906) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1906
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 17 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1906
Scholarship Examinations. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 January 1906) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 January 1906) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE. (Star, 18 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 January 1906) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1906
CONTINUED LIBERAL SUCCESSES. (Evening Post, 19 January 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE ENQUIRY. (Wanganui Herald, 19 January 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE. (Evening Post, 19 January 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
CRICKET. (Star, 20 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Evening Post, 20 January 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE INQUIRY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 January 1906) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
WALTHAM ORPHANAGE INQUIRY (Wanganui Herald, 20 January 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
THE WALTHAM ORPHANAGE ENQUIRY. (Marlborough Express, 20 January 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 20 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1906
THE CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Otago Daily Times 20-1-1906) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1906
THE BAND CONTEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 22 January 1906) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1906
Untitled (Wanganui Herald, 22 January 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1906
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1906
CRICKET. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 23 January 1906) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1906
RIFIE SHOOTING. (Star, 23 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1906
TELEGRAMS. (Otago Daily Times 23-1-1906) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
THE GENERAL ELECTION. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
THE CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS CHRISTCHURCH, January 19. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
CRICKET IN CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH. January 20. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
THE JUDGE'S COMMENTS ON SOLO COMPETITIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 January 1906) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
HAWWERA BAND CONTESTS. (Star, 24 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH, January 17. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1906
FIFTH ANNUAL CONTEST, (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 January 1906) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1906
EGG-LAYING COMPETITION. (Marlborough Express, 25 January 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1906
HAWERA BAND CONTEST. (Star, 25 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
27 Jan 1906
MARRIAGES. (Star, 27 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1906
DEATHS. (Star, 27 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1906
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1906
MORE OR LESS PERSONAL. (Marlborough Express, 27 January 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1906
NEW ZEALAND EGG-LAYING COMPETITION. (Marlborough Express, 29 January 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1906
Untitled (Colonist, 29 January 1906) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1906
BANK NOTES. (Otago Witness, 31 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1906
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 31 January 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1906
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL (Otago Witness, 31 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1906
PROBLEM 2348. (Otago Witness, 31 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1906
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND, (Otago Witness, 31 January 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1906
Untitled (Colonist, 31 January 1906) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1906
N.Z. TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 01 February 1906) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Feb 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 February 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1906
THE ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Marlborough Express, 01 February 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1906
Southern Stock Sales. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 01 February 1906) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 February 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1906
THE RECENT ACCIDENT TO THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION BUILDINGS by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Feb 1906
ACCIDENT TO THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION BUILDINGS: A VIEW SHOWING THE COLLAPSED FRAMEWORK by Auckland Weekly News; C. Beken · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Feb 1906
AN ARTESIAN WELL, AT THE SITE OF THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION, WHICH PROVIDES 200 GALLONS OF WATER PER MINUTE FROM A DEPTH OF 420 FEET by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Feb 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 February 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 February 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1906
THE WALTHAM ORPHANAGE ENQUIRY. (Marlborough Express, 02 February 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1906
CANTERBURY J.C. WEIGHTS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 02 February 1906) Hawera & Normanby 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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