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 98 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
31 Jul 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 31 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
Working Overtime. (Wanganui Herald, 31 July 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
THE EXHIBITION SEALS. (Otago Witness, 31 July 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
PROPOSED CREMATORIUM FOR CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 31 July 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
PERSONAL. (Star, 31 July 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
Christchurch "Jungle." (Thames Star, 31 July 1907) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
CHRISTCHURCH ABATTOIRS. (Evening Post, 31 July 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 31-7-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Aug 1907
Page 388 Advertisements Column 3 (Progress, 01 August 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
The Gas Cooking Record. (Progress, 01 August 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
Christchurch Exhibition. (Progress, 01 August 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
A PRETTY DUNEDIN HOME (GROUND PLAN) TYPICAL CANTERBURY HOME (DR. BRITTIN'S HOUSE, CHRISTCHURCH) (Progress, 01 August 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
Page 388 Advertisements Column 1 (Progress, 01 August 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 01 August 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
Christcharch Technical College. Controlling Authority: North Canterbury Board of Education. Board of Management (Progress, 01 August 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
Page 388 Advertisements Column 2 (Progress, 01 August 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
THE CREMATION MOVEMENT. (Nelson Evening Mail, 01 August 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Wanganui Herald, 01 August 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1907
Dorothy Gimblett at McDowell's home with their pet magpie Gimblett family collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Aug 1907
TRAVELLING SHEEP IN NEW ZEALAND: A FLOCK ON THE SUMNER ROAD, NEAR CHRISTCHURCH by Auckland Weekly News; J. N. Taylor · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Aug 1907
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 August 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1907
THE SUMMIT ROAD. (Star, 02 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1907
DEATHS. (Star, 02 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 02 August 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1907
CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOLS. (Otago Daily Times 8-2-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 03 August 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Mataura Ensign 8-4-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1907
NEW PATENTS. (Wanganui Herald, 05 August 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1907
CARRIERS' DISPUTE. (Taranaki Herald, 05 August 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1907
LOCK-OUT OF CURRIERS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 05 August 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 07 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Aug 1907
EMMELINE'S " CQSY CORNER CLUB." (Otago Witness, 07 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 August 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1907
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 07 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1907
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Bush Advocate, 07 August 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 August 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Aug 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1907
ANACHRONOUS CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1907
MT. HERBERT COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 August 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Aug 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 August 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1907
MORRIS-TUBE SHOOTING. (Star, 09 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1907
LONG-DISTANCE TELEPHONY. (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 August 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1907
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 09 August 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
NAPOLEON RE-INCARNATED! (NZ Truth, 10 August 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
NEWS AND NOTES. (NZ Truth, 10 August 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1907
RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 August 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1907
SUPREME COURT. (Taranaki Herald, 12 August 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Colonist, 13 August 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1907
SUPREME COURT. (Marlborough Express, 13 August 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
NEW ZEALAND DINNER IN PARIS. (Otago Witness, 14 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 14 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
LICENSED HOMES. (Star, 14 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 14 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
SECOND DAY (Taranaki Herald, 14 August 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
PERSONAL. (Star, 14 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
LATE SPORTING. (Evening Post, 14 August 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1907
BAND COLUMN. (Otago Witness, 14 August 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1907
DEATHS. (Star, 15 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1907
THE BUILDING TRADE IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 August 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1907
QUACKS AND THEIR VICTIMS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 15 August 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1907
PERSONAL. (Star, 15 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 15 August 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1907
C.J.C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 August 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1907
CHRISTCHURCH GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 16 August 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
THE GUINEA POEM. (Wanganui Herald, 17 August 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Aug 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
MARRIAGE. (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
SUPREME COURT. (Marlborough Express, 17 August 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Taranaki Herald, 17 August 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1907
THE DISTRICT SYSTEM. (Star, 19 August 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1907
Untitled (Otago Daily Times 19-8-1907) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Aug 1907
FIRES. (Ashburton Guardian, 20 August 1907) Ashburton Guardian · 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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