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.

“"Akaroa"”, the shelf

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

4,570 records matching 65 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 1910s
13 Dec 1912
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 December 1912) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1912
LITTLE RIVER SPORTS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 December 1912) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1913
Two photographs of Akaroa HarbourJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73347 · Christchurch City Libraries
1913
Two photographs of Akaroa HarbourJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73396 · Christchurch City Libraries
1913
Deighton Cottage at 23 Bruce TerraceJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1913
HMS New Zealand Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1913
HMS New Zealand from Children’s BayJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Jan 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 January 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Jan 1913
EARLY PENINSULA CATTLE. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 January 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1913
AKAROA'S PROGRESS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 February 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1913
COAST DEFENCE INFANTRY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 March 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1913
WAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 March 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1913
ROWING. (Marlborough Express, 13 March 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1913
ROWING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 March 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 March 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1913
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 April 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1913
BANKS PENINSULA RABBIT BOARD OF TRUSTEES. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 April 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1913
Cattle grazing at Morgans Road overlooking AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Apr 1913
Two women on Lover’s WalkJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Apr 1913
Green’s Point with Britomart MonumentJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
4 Apr 1913
HARBOUR BOARD REPRESENTATION. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 April 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1913
PERSONAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 April 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 April 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 April 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 May 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 May 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 May 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 May 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1913
VISIT TO LYTTELTON DELAYED. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 May 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 May 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 May 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
14 May 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 May 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1913
HMS New Zealand on Akaroa HarbourJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 May 1913
Akaroa township from Morgans RoadJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
26 May 1913
Britomart Monument at Green’s Point with HMS New ZealandJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
27 May 1913
HMS New Zealand from Glen BayJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
5 Jun 1913
H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND (Grey River Argus, 05 June 1913) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 July 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 July 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 July 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 July 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 August 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 August 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 August 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1913
CHRISTCHURCH CRIMINAL CASES. (Colonist, 20 August 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1913
ABOUT PEOPLE NOTES FROM LONDON (Evening Post, 23 September 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1913
CANTON VILLAGES MISSION. (Colonist, 24 September 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
21 Oct 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1913
The Akaroa Mail. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1913 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 November 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 November 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1913
LITTLE RIVER NEWS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 December 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 December 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Dec 1913
CANTERBURY ITEMS. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1914
Bruce Hotel in AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1914
St Aloysius Convent School class Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 72983 · Christchurch City Libraries
1914
St Aloysius Convent School class Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73102 · Christchurch City Libraries
1914
Akaroa Domain Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1914
Charlie Pool portraitJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1914
NZS Amokura ship at Main Wharf in AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
6 Jan 1914
SUGAR INDUSTRY (Evening Post, 06 January 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1914
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 January 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 January 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1914
Charlie Pool standing at ships wheelJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Jan 1914
Two women and three children on Lover’s WalkJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Jan 1914
Seven women and two children at Lover’s WalkJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
2 Feb 1914
NEWS OF THE DAY. (Colonist, 02 February 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1914
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 February 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Feb 1914
Four cars outside the Metropole Hotel in AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Feb 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 February 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1914
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 March 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
24 Mar 1914
A MOTOR RUN FROM CHRISTCHURCH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 March 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1914
ROYAL HOLLOWAY SCHOLARSHIP. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 April 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
19 May 1914
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 May 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1914
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 May 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1914
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 June 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1914
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 June 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1914
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 June 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1914
WEDDING. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 June 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1914
PORT LEVY NEWS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 June 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1914
Akaroa heads from WainuiJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jul 1914
Pompey & friends Jan Shuttleworth Collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
10 Jul 1914
OBITUARY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 July 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
14 Aug 1914
DEPARTURE OF MOUNTED TROOP. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 August 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1914
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 August 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 September 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
11 Sept 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 September 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1914
PERSONAL MATTERS (Evening Post, 17 September 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Oct 1914
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 October 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
20 Oct 1914
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 October 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
21 Oct 1914
PUBLIC WORKS (Marlborough Express, 21 October 1914) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1914
Opening of the Akaroa BoatshedJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
4 Nov 1914
SS Hinemoa and another ship at Main Wharf in AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Dec 1914
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 14 December 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1914
St Patrick’s Catholic Church in AkaroaJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Dec 1914
POSTPONED AKAROA REGATTA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 December 1914) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · 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.

“"Akaroa"”, the shelf

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