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.

66,881 records matching 99 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 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Feilding Star, 04 April 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1907
I.O.G.T. (Wanganui Herald, 05 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1907
GOOD TEMPLARS' CONFERENCE. (Evening Post, 05 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Taranaki Daily News 4-6-1907) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1907
PERSONAL. (Star, 08 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
Grey River Argus and Blackball News. PUBLISHED DAILY. TUESDAY, APRIL 9th, 1906. (Grey River Argus, 09 April 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
NEW PATENTS. (Wanganui Herald, 09 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
MT. HERBERT COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 April 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
CADETS AT THE EXHIBITION. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 April 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
The Sumner Cliffs. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 April 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
NAVIGATION LAWS. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
GOLF. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 10 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
A.Z. UTILITY POULTRY CLUB (LINCOLN COLLEGE). (Otago Witness, 10 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 11 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
NEW ZEALAND UTILITY POULTRY CLUB. (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
TRAMWAY FATALITY. (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
12 Apr 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 April 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
12 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 12 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
Telegraphic. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 April 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
SCHOOL GIRLS AT THE EXHIBITION (Wanganui Herald, 12 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
PERSONAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
DEER STALKING. (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Apr 1907
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 April 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1907
A Fatal Fall. (Wanganui Herald, 16 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
THE FENDALTON TRAM. (Star, 17 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
A FATAL FALL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
ANOTHER TRAIN FATALITY AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
SPORTING. (Otago Witness, 17 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 17-4-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Wanganui Herald, 18 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
CANTERBURY LIVE STOCK MARKET. (Nelson Evening Mail, 18 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Marlborough Express, 18 April 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
19 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1907
INQUEST ON THE ADDINGTON FATALITY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
FOOTBALL. (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
POLICE CHANGES. (Taranaki Herald, 20 April 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
SCIENTIFIC DRESSMAKING (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH MORALITY. (NZ Truth, 20 April 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1907
The baby on the left is Arthur Robert James, Timaru, 5 months old, winner of a silver medal at the Christchurch exhibition baby show by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1907
THE POLICE. (Marlborough Express, 22 April 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1907
POLICE CHANGES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 22 April 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1907
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. (Star, 23 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
24 Apr 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 24 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1907
SPORTING. (Wanganui Herald, 24 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1907
DEATHS. (Otago Witness, 24 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1907
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 24 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES (Otago Witness, 24 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT BELFAST. (Nelson Evening Mail, 25 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (Evening Post, 25 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 25 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 25 April 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ANOTHER RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Mataura Ensign 25-4-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1907
OKAIN'S BAY ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 April 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Wanganui Herald, 26 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · 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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