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 93 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
28 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1907
At Christchurch. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 February 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1907
Page 196 Advertisements Column 3 (Progress, 01 March 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1907
At Christchurch. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 March 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 02 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 02 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
LATE NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 02 March 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 02 March 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1907
Monster baby show at the N.Z. International Exhibition, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Schaef, Arthur Waldemar, 1867-1940; Sarony Studio (Wellington) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
4 Mar 1907
RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP. (Evening Post, 04 March 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Mar 1907
THE Freezing Works Trouble. (Star, 04 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1907
Second Edition. (Wanganui Herald, 04 March 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1907
THE LEADING AGGREGATES. (Evening Post, 04 March 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1907
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. (Taranaki Herald, 04 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1907
At Christchurch. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 March 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1907
L.O.G.T. GRAND LODGE SESSION (Otago Daily Times 3-4-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1907
THE Freezing Works Trouble. (Star, 05 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1907
THE MEAT STRIKE. (Feilding Star, 05 March 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1907
DENTAL EXAMINATIONS (Colonist, 05 March 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1907
THE COMPANY'S OFFER DECLINED (Otago Witness, 06 March 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1907
PROJECTED DEPARTURES. (Marlborough Express, 06 March 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1907
THE RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Evening Post, 06 March 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 06 March 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1907
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Colonist, 06 March 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1907
THE FIRE AT BELFAST. (Marlborough Express, 07 March 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1907
ANOTHER CARNEGIE LIBRARY. (Wanganui Herald, 07 March 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1907
ANOTHER CARNEGIE LIBRARY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 07 March 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1907
Woman standing on rocky shoreline at Glen BayJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
8 Mar 1907
FIRE AT BELFAST FREEZING WORKS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 March 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1907
THE TRAMWAYS. (Star, 08 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 March 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
LOCAL & GENERAL HEWS. (Marlborough Express, 09 March 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
SECOND GRADE. (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Taranaki Herald, 09 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 09 March 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
THE FEILDING CADETS. (Feilding Star, 09 March 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1907
THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION. (Star, 11 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1907
The Grey River Argus and Blackball News PUBLISHED PAILY SATURDAY, MARCH 11th 1007 (Grey River Argus, 11 March 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Taranaki Herald, 12 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1907
SERIOUS TRAM ACCIDENT. (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 March 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 March 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) (Otago Witness, 13 March 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Colonist, 13 March 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1907
EGG-LAYING. (Marlborough Express, 13 March 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
Untitled (New Zealand Tablet, 14 March 1907) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
Untitled (Star, 14 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 March 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
THE TROTTING TRACK. (Star, 14 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1907
CRICKET. (Star, 14 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1907
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1907
CANTERBURY TRAM SERVICES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 15 March 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1907
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Wanganui Herald, 15 March 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Mar 1907
SENIOR GRADE. (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
SECOND GRADE. (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1907
View of wonderland, looking over the water chute, taken from the exhibition tower by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Mar 1907
To augment the Seddon memorial funds by New Zealand Graphic; Webb and Bunz (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Mar 1907
A deadly combat by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Mar 1907
The coup de grace by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Mar 1907
The war canoe on the lake by New Zealand Graphic; Webb and Bunz (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
18 Mar 1907
Taranaki Herald MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1907. THE HARBOUR. (Taranaki Herald, 18 March 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
18 Mar 1907
SLAUGHTERMEN'S STRIKE (Feilding Star, 18 March 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
FIRES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 18 March 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 March 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
NEWS ITEMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 March 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
WOOL FIRES COMMISSION. (Otago Daily Times 18-3-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1907
FIRES. (Mataura Ensign 18-3-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1907
MEDALS FOR FREETH'S WINE. (Marlborough Express, 19 March 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1907
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 20 March 1907) Otago Witness · 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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