How many records does the archive hold?

91,005 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.

66,668 records matching 90 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
4 Jan 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (West Coast Times, 04 January 1907) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1907
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Evening Post, 04 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1907
SHIPPING. PORT OF WELLINGTON. (Evening Post, 04 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1907
FIRE AT BELFAST FREEZING WORKS. (Otago Daily Times 1-4-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 05 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (West Coast Times, 05 January 1907) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1907
Social Gossip (New Zealand Free Lance, 05 January 1907) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 05 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1907
JUST JUVENILES. (NZ Truth, 05 January 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1907
Page 21 Advertisements Column 4 (Observer, 05 January 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1907
Page 17 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 05 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1907
CRICKET. RESULTS OF SATURDAY'S GAMES. (Evening Post, 07 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1907
THE CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 January 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 January 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1907
TRAMWAY TRAFFIC. (Star, 08 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jan 1907
A SNAPSHOT DURING THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. (Otago Witness, 09 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1907
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS (Star, 09 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 09 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 09 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1907
NOTES BY AMATEUR. (Otago Witness, 09 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1907
CHRISTCHURCH SOLICITOR ARRESTED. (Star, 09 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jan 1907
PRICE OF COMMODITIES AND RENTS CHARGED. (Wanganui Herald, 10 January 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 10 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1907
THE DOMESTIC HELP PROBLEM. (Marlborough Express, 11 January 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 12 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
12 Jan 1907
THE SUMNER CANAL. (Bush Advocate, 12 January 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
It has been decided that each Minister in turn shall reside at Christchurch and have supreme control of the Exhibition.—News item. RUNNING THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION—EVERY MINISTER HAS A TRY. (New Zealand Free Lance, 12 January 1907) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 12 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 January 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
Page 15 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 12 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
Page 15 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Free Lance, 12 January 1907) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1907
The fire-walkers from Fiji who came over to appear at the Christchurch Exhibition by New Zealand Graphic; Schaef, Arthur Waldemar, 1867-1940 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
14 Jan 1907
LYTTELTON HARBOUR EXTENSIONS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 January 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
COMMERCIAL (Star, 15 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
BOWLING. (Feilding Star, 15 January 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
Akaroa and Wainui Road Board. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 January 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1907
NEW ZEALAND BOWLING TOURNAMENT. (Mataura Ensign 15-1-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
VISIT TO CREYMOUTH. LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS. (Grey River Argus, 16 January 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
CANTERBURY MARKETS (Otago Witness, 16 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 16 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
BOWLING TOURNAMENT. (Evening Post, 16 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
BOWLING. (Marlborough Express, 16 January 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1907
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 16 January 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1907
BOWLING. (Feilding Star, 17 January 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1907
CHRISTCHURCH MILITARY TOURNAMENT. (Wanganui Herald, 17 January 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1907
Irish News (New Zealand Tablet, 17 January 1907) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1907
BOWLING TOURNAMENT. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 January 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 19 January 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1907
Mr. R. Findlay's 'Barney,' second prize Gordon Setter by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jan 1907
First prize fox terriers - dog and bitch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jan 1907
Mr. Norman Aitken's 'Larnoo Czar,' the only Borzoi in the show by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jan 1907
Mrs. E. J. Longdin's St. Bernard, 'Admiral,' winner of the open class by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jan 1907
Scotch terrier, 'Sandy McGregor,' winner in the puppy class, owned by Mr. W.A. Bowring by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jan 1907
Mr. Bernard Rennell's 'Bold Barney,' winner of first and special in the challenge class for greyhound puppies by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jan 1907
Rough-coated collie, 'Roslyn Reniel,' first and special in the open novice class; owned by Mr James Thomson by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jan 1907
Messrs. Anderson and Co.'s curly-coated retriever 'Rewi Rover,' First and special in the novice class by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Jan 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1907
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 January 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1907
A NELSON COLLEGIAN STANDS FIRST. (Colonist, 22 January 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1907
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. (Evening Post, 22 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1907
THE UNIVERSITY JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 January 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1907
Page 40 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 24 January 1907) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1907
A CHRISTCHURCH AND WELLINGTON COMBINATION Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
25 Jan 1907
Okain's Bay Road Board. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 January 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1907
TROTTING IN CHRISTCHURCH (Star, 25 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
THE SOCIAL SPHERE (Observer, 26 January 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
Page 15 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 26 January 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
THE CRITIC. (NZ Truth, 26 January 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 26 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1907
CORRESPONDENCE. (Star, 28 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1907
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Colonist, 28 January 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 January 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 January 1907) 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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