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.

“"Addington"”, the shelf

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

6,064 records matching 92 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
9 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1907
COMMERCIAL. (Mataura Ensign 14-11-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
16 Nov 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
THE ADDINGTON MURDER. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
MISCELLANEOUS WIRES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 18 November 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
THE ADDINGTON MURDER. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
19 Nov 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 November 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON. (Feilding Star, 21 November 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Marlborough Express, 21 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
22 Nov 1907
BIRTHS. (Star, 22 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 22 November 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
23 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Dec 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1907
DEATHS. (Star, 19 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 21 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Dec 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Dec 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (NZ Truth, 21 December 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 28 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1908
THE HON. SIR J.G. WARD, PRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND, UNVEILING THE SEDDON MEMORIAL STONE AT ADDINGTON, CHRISTCHURCH. DECEMBER 21, 1907 by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Jan 1908
DEDICATION OF A PEAL OF BELLS, AND UNVEILING OF A MEMORIAL TABLET IN MEMORY OF THE LATE PREMIER, R.J. SEDDON, AT ADDINGTON CHRISTCHURCH. BY THE HON. SIR J.G. WARD, PRIME MINISTER OF NEW ZEALAND. DECEMBER 21, 1907 by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
4 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jan 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jan 1908
ADDINGTON MARKETS (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 January 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
11 Jan 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 22 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Jan 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1908
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 31 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1908
SWIMMING. (Star, 01 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 01 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Feb 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1908
The Ohristchurch Murder. (Wanganui Herald, 11 February 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1908
CANTERBURY ASSIZES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 February 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 February 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1908
CRICKET. (Star, 15 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1908
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 18 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1908
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND (Otago Witness, 19 February 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
22 Feb 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Feb 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1908
PAPANUI CLUB. (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1908
SWIMMING. (Star, 29 February 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1908
The Secret of the "L.K.G." Success. (Otago Witness, 04 March 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1908
MARRIAGES. (Star, 10 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Mar 1908
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 17 March 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1908
METHODIST CONFERENCE. (Otago Witness, 18 March 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place

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.

“"Addington"”, the shelf

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