How many records does the archive hold?

92,172 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.

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

72,099 records matching 82 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
26 Apr 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 26 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 26 April 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 26 April 1905) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 26 April 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
EVIDENCE FAVOURING LAND NATIONALISATION. (Otago Witness, 26 April 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
Christchurch Meeting. (Manawatu Times, 26 April 1905) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
Football Matches. (Grey River Argus, 26 April 1905) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
Christchurch Races. (Bush Advocate, 26 April 1905) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1905
THE DICTATES OF FASHION. (Wanganui Herald, 27 April 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1905
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 27 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1905
Football. (Taranaki Herald, 27 April 1905) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 27 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1905
THE AMBERLEY BURGLARY (Wairarapa Daily Times, 28 April 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1905
THE AMBERLEY BURGLARY. (Star, 28 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1905
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 28 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1905
MISCELLANEOUS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 28 April 1905) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 28 April 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Apr 1905
The Amberley Robbery. (Grey River Argus, 29 April 1905) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
The Amberley Burglary (Wanganui Herald, 29 April 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
THE AMBERLEY BURGLARY. (Colonist, 29 April 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
AMBERLEY BURGLARS. (Manawatu Times, 29 April 1905) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
THE AMBERLEY BURGLARY. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 29 April 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
Christchurch Trot. (Manawatu Standard, 29 April 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 29 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
BYDENHAM v. MERIVALE. (Star, 29 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Taranaki Herald, 29 April 1905) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
THE AMBERLEY BURGLARY. (Star, 29 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
POLICE PENSIONS. (Wanganui Herald, 29 April 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1905
MISCELLANEOUS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 29 April 1905) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. (Colonist, 01 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1905
Christchurch Trots (Grey River Argus, 01 May 1905) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 May 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1905
Miss Reynold, Van Biene Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Van Biene Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 10844 · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Van Biene Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 10850 · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Van Biene Company, Goffin, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Eldred, Van Biene Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Van Biene Company, Miss Graham, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Miss Rignold, Van Biene Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Van Biene Company, Miss Chapman, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Les. Wharton, Fuller's Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Fuller's, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 10674 · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Bawtree and McLennan, Van Biene Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Van Biene Company, Bawtree and Ludlow, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Fuller's, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 10351 · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Misses Rignold, Chapman, Graham - Van Biene Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Repertoire Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Mr. Spellere and Miss -, Repertoire Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 May 1905
Van Biene Company, May 1905 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 10848 · Christchurch City Libraries
2 May 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 May 1905
THE FRUIT INDUSTRY. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 02 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1905
FRUIT CANNING WORKS. (Colonist, 03 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1905
AUTUMN MEETING. (Otago Witness, 03 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1905
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 03 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1905
Mail Notices (Ashburton Guardian, 04 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 04 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
5 May 1905
NEWS ITEMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 May 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1905
Untitled (Manawatu Standard, 05 May 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Star, 05 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 05 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1905
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1905
LAST NIGHT'S NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 May 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1905
MEETINGS OF CREDITORS. (Star, 08 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 May 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
EMMELINE'S " COSY CORNER CLUB." (Otago Witness, 10 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH RACING. (Colonist, 10 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
Untitled Illustration Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
RACING DISQUALIFICATIONS (West Coast Times, 10 May 1905) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
PULLING THE PULLERS. (Manawatu Times, 10 May 1905) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
Page 50 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 10 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
Mail Notices (Ashburton Guardian, 10 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
SPORTING. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 10 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
THE ADDINGTON MARKET. (Otago Daily Times 5-10-1905) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1905
PERSONAL. (Star, 11 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1905
Mail Notices (Ashburton Guardian, 11 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
Distressing Railway Fatality. (Wanganui Herald, 12 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
SAD FATALITY AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
A LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Evening Post, 12 May 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. (Wanganui Herald, 12 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1905
WEIGHTS FOR WANGANUI WINTER MEETING. (Taranaki Herald, 13 May 1905) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
EDUCATIONAL. (Colonist, 15 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
Valueless Cheque Cases. (Wanganui Herald, 15 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Herald, 15 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 15 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
AN OVERCROWDED SCHOOL. (West Coast Times, 15 May 1905) West Coast Times · 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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