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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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

79,697 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
1 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. (Colonist, 01 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1905
Christchurch Trots (Grey River Argus, 01 May 1905) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 May 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 May 1905
THE FRUIT INDUSTRY. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 02 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1905
FRUIT CANNING WORKS. (Colonist, 03 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1905
AUTUMN MEETING. (Otago Witness, 03 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1905
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 03 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1905
Mail Notices (Ashburton Guardian, 04 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1905
NEWS ITEMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 May 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1905
Untitled (Manawatu Standard, 05 May 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Star, 05 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 05 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1905
MARRIAGES. (Star, 06 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1905
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1905
Christchurch Acceptances (Grey River Argus, 06 May 1905) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1905
A fine specimen of stone carving: the pulpit, Christchurch Cathedral by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
8 May 1905
SOCIALISM. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1905
LAST NIGHT'S NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 May 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1905
MEETINGS OF CREDITORS. (Star, 08 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1905
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 May 1905) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
EMMELINE'S " COSY CORNER CLUB." (Otago Witness, 10 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH RACING. (Colonist, 10 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
Untitled Illustration Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
RACING DISQUALIFICATIONS (West Coast Times, 10 May 1905) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
PULLING THE PULLERS. (Manawatu Times, 10 May 1905) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
Page 50 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 10 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
Mail Notices (Ashburton Guardian, 10 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
SPORTING. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 10 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
THE ADDINGTON MARKET. (Otago Daily Times 5-10-1905) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1905
PERSONAL. (Star, 11 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1905
Mail Notices (Ashburton Guardian, 11 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
Distressing Railway Fatality. (Wanganui Herald, 12 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
SAD FATALITY AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
A LAMENTABLE ACCIDENT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Evening Post, 12 May 1905) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. (Wanganui Herald, 12 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1905
WEIGHTS FOR WANGANUI WINTER MEETING. (Taranaki Herald, 13 May 1905) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
EDUCATIONAL. (Colonist, 15 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
Valueless Cheque Cases. (Wanganui Herald, 15 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Herald, 15 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 15 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
AN OVERCROWDED SCHOOL. (Wanganui Herald, 15 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
AN OVERCROWDED SCHOOL. (West Coast Times, 15 May 1905) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
Mail Notices (Ashburton Guardian, 15 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1905
ELECTRICAL CARS IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 15 May 1905) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
Supreme Court. (Manawatu Standard, 16 May 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH SUPREME COURT. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 May 1905) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
Supreme Court. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
The Waltham School. (Grey River Argus, 16 May 1905) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH MUNICIPALITY. (Colonist, 16 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
THE EGG-LAYING COMPETITION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Herald, 16 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
LINCOLN COLLEGE EGG-LAVING COMPETITION. (Wanganui Herald, 16 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Feilding Star, 16 May 1905) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH SUPREME COURT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1905
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 17 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1905
THE LINCOLN COLLEGE (UTILITY POULTRY CLUB'S) EGG-LAYING COMPETITION. (Otago Witness, 17 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1905
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. Motto:—We write for the benefit of others, not (Otago Witness, 17 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1905
AUCKLAND. (Otago Witness, 17 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1905
THE AMBERLEY BURGLARLY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1905
The Amberley Burglary (Wanganui Herald, 18 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1905
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 18 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH SHEEP DOG TRIALS. (Star, 18 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1905
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Colonist, 19 May 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMS. (Taranaki Herald, 19 May 1905) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1905
CHEAP CYCLE LAMPS. (Star, 19 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1905
COMMERCIAL. (Clutha Leader 19-5-1905) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1905
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 May 1905
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 May 1905
SHEEP DOG TRIALS. (Star, 20 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1905
AN OVERCROWDED SCHOOL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1905
A TRAMWAY CASE. (Star, 22 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1905
Prize Essay Competition. (Ashburton Guardian, 22 May 1905) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1905
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 23 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1905
THE EGG-LAYING COMPETITION (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 May 1905) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1905
LINCOLN COLLEGE EGG-LAYING COMPETITION. (Wanganui Herald, 23 May 1905) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1905
EGG-LAYING COMPETITION. (Manawatu Times, 23 May 1905) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1905
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1905
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 May 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1905
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 24 May 1905) 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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