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 100 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
16 Nov 1907
HEAVY TRAM TRAFFIC. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 November 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · 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
16 Nov 1907
IMPRISONED BOOKMAKERS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 16 November 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
LAND VALUES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
THE CITY'S SEWAGE. (Star, 18 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 November 1907) Star · 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
DIOCESAN STANDING COMMITTEE. (Star, 18 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
IN OTHER CENTRES. (Evening Post, 18 November 1907) Evening Post · 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 · text read
18 Nov 1907
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 18-11-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
LAND VALUES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 19 November 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
19 Nov 1907
POULTRY JUDGES. (Marlborough Express, 19 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
SATURDAY'S CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 November 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
POULTRY JUDGES. (Taranaki Herald, 19 November 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 19 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
POULTRY JUDGES. (Taranaki Daily News 19-11-1907) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
N.I. POULTRY ASSOCIATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 November 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) (Otago Witness, 20 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH METROPOLITAN SHOW MR JOHN SMALL'S CHAMPION HORSE " BARON CARLTOX." MI! X. M. ORBELL'S CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER EWE. CHAMPION BULL, " RILEY OF BEACLIEU FROM. CAX'IERBURY A(;RICULTURAL COLLEGK (Photos by Webb and Bunz) THE CHRISTCHURCH A. AXD P. ASSOCIATION'S METROPOLITAN S-HOW AT ADDINCTOX. (Otago Witness, 20 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
POULTRY JUDGES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 November 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 November 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 20 November 1907) Marlborough Express · 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
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 21 November 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON. (Feilding Star, 21 November 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Marlborough Express, 21 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 21 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. (Star, 21 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1907
BIRTHS. (Star, 22 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 November 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (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 · text read
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
23 Nov 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 23 November 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 23 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 23 November 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Colonist, 23 November 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1907
PARLIAMENTARY NOTES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 November 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1907
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 25-11-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1907
PERSONEL. (Star, 26 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1907
Page 41 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Witness, 27 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 27 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1907
SEWS IK BRIEF. (Otago Witness, 27 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1907
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 27-11-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1907
THE DRUGE CASE. (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 November 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1907
CITY MATCHES. (Taranaki Herald, 28 November 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1907
FEDERATION OF MASTER PRINTERS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 28 November 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1907
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 29 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1907
ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY'S AWARD. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 29 November 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1907
ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY'S AWARD (Taranaki Daily News 29-11-1907) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Nov 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY. (Feilding Star, 30 November 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
HEROES AND HEROINES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 November 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
HUMANE SOCIETY AWARDS. (Grey River Argus, 30 November 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
RECOGNITION Of BRAVERY. (Bush Advocate, 30 November 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
THE SPORTS OF CHILDHOOD. (Star, 30 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Colonist, 30 November 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 30 November 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1907
Page 39 Advertisements Column 3 (Progress, 01 December 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1907
Page 39 Advertisements Column 1 (Progress, 01 December 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1907
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 03 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 December 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1907
LOCAL As GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 04 December 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Dec 1907
Taranaki Herald. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1907. FROZEN MEAT. (Taranaki Herald, 04 December 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1907
INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTANTS. (Evening Post, 04 December 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1907
ACCOUNTANTS' EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 04 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1907
SUPREME COURT. (Otago Witness, 04 December 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1907
ACCOUNTANCY EXAMINATIONS. (Wanganui Herald, 04 December 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1907
Untitled (Bush Advocate, 05 December 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1907
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 06 December 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 December 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 December 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1907
PERSONAL. (Star, 06 December 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1907
BOWLING. (Star, 07 December 1907) Star · 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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