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.

“The Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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

9,163 records matching 96 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 1890s
14 Aug 1899
SPORTING. (Wanganui Herald, 14 August 1899) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1899
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 17 August 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1899
LATE RACING. (Auckland Star, 18 August 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1899
SPORTING. (Wanganui Herald, 18 August 1899) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1899
GRAND NATIONAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 August 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1899
JUNIOR COMPETITION. (Star, 21 August 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1899
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 22 August 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1899
Untitled (Clutha Leader, 22 August 1899) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1899
SPORTING. (Wanganui Herald, 23 August 1899) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1899
DISTRICT & GENERAL. (Bush Advocate, 24 August 1899) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1899
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 25 August 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1899
CYCLING. (Star, 31 August 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1899
GOLF. (Otago Witness, 31 August 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1899
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 14 September 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1899
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 19 September 1899) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1899
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 22 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1899
GOLF. (Star, 22 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 23 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 26 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 September 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Sept 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 September 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1899
CRICKET. (Colonist, 02 October 1899) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Oct 1899
CYCLING. (Star, 06 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1899
CYCLING. (Star, 11 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1899
PRESENTATIONS. (Star, 19 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1899
LAWN TENNIS. (Star, 20 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1899
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1899. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 October 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Oct 1899
MR A. E. G. RHODES AT PHILLIPSTOWN. (Star, 31 October 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1899
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 02 November 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 November 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1899
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 November 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 November 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 09 November 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1899
CHRISTCHURCH, (Auckland Star, 10 November 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1899
CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 November 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1899
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 10 November 1899) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 November 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1899
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 16 November 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Nov 1899
SWIMMING, (Star, 20 November 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1899
LITTLE RIVER REGATTA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 November 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 November 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1899
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 December 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1899
THE FUNERAL. (Star, 04 December 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1899
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 07 December 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1899
DETAILS OF THE POLLING (Otago Daily Times, 07 December 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1899
LAWN TENNIS. (Star, 09 December 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1899
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB. (Star, 09 December 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1899
SPOUTING. (Star, 13 December 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1899
SPORTING. (Timaru Herald, 18 December 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1899
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 18 December 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 December 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1899
RACING NEWS. (Auckland Star, 19 December 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1899
SPORTING. (Timaru Herald, 19 December 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1899
CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING CLUB. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, December 26. (North Otago Times, 27 December 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1899
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD. (Otago Witness, 28 December 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Dec 1899
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 28 December 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1899
Poverty Bay Herald. (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 December 1899) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
the 1900s
1900
Canterbury Club Gas Light - List No. 1838 by Pam Wilson [Report Author] · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 1 place
1 Jan 1900
Sorrell, Photo., GROUP OF LADY.MEMBERS OF THE RICHMOND AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. Christchurch. (New Zealand Illustrated Magazine, 01 January 1900) New Zealand Illustrated Magazine · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1900
Canterbury Rowing Club clubhouse Christchurch and Banks Peninsula glass plate collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1900
H. L. Bowker & Son, advertising card Pioneer Amateur Sports Club records · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1900
The Avon, postcard backArchive 1054 Christchurch photographs and postcards · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Jan 1900
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1900
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 04 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jan 1900
OUR SECOND CONTINGENT. (Otago Witness, 04 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1900
Page 12 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times 1-9-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1900
IE A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 11 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1900
DISPLAY AT LANCASTER PARK. (Star, 12 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1900
NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 25 January 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
26 Jan 1900
ASHBURTON BOWLING CLUB (Ashburton Guardian, 26 January 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 January 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 01 February 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Feb 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 07 February 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1900
SPORTING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 February 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 14 February 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1900
THE CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Timaru Herald, 16 February 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1900
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 19. (North Otago Times, 20 February 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1900
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 21 February 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1900
OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND CONTINGENT. (Otago Witness, 22 February 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Feb 1900
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. [BY TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. (Evening Post, 22 February 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1900
LETTERS FROM LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 22 February 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1900
By Crackshot.] RACING FIXTURES. THE TURF. (Evening Post, 24 February 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
24 Feb 1900
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 24 February 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. February 23. (North Otago Times, 24 February 1900) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1900
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 26 February 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1900
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 26 February 1900) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 February 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1900
THE FOURTH CONTINGENT (Otago Witness, 01 March 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1900
THE RICCARTON COURSE. (Otago Witness, 01 March 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1900
HORNBY AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. (Star, 05 March 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1900
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 March 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 March 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1900
ENTERTAINMENTS. (Star, 13 March 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1900
HORSES ALLOTTED AND EQUIPMENT SERVED OUT. (Otago Witness, 15 March 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1900
AQUATICS. WELLINGTON ROWING CLUB REGATTA. (Evening Post, 19 March 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Mar 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 March 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places

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.

“The Christchurch Club”, the shelf

The shelf

Its patch