How many records does the archive hold?

92,172 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.

“"and"”, the shelf

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

72,099 records matching 95 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
29 Sept 1906
AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. (Observer, 29 September 1906) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 September 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1906
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 September 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
Applications for Patents. (Progress, 01 October 1906) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1 Oct 1906
CRICKET. (Star, 01 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
Page 330 Advertisements Column 1 (Progress, 01 October 1906) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
Egg-Laying Competitions. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 October 1906) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
BICYCLES��SECOND-HAND, (Star, 01 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
LATE SPORTING. (Evening Post, 01 October 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
GENERAL TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 01 October 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 October 1906) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1906
EXHIBITION RIFLE SHOOTING MEETING. (Grey River Argus, 01 October 1906) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1906
LIONEL TERRY INTERVIEWED. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 October 1906) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1906
SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 02 October 1906) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1906
Christchurch, Wednesday (Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 02 October 1906) Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1906
N.Z. UTILITY POULTRY CLUB (LINCOLN COLLEGE). (Otago Witness, 03 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1906
THE COST OF AMBITION. (Otago Witness, 03 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 04 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Oct 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1906
DIOCESAN CHORAL FESTIVAL. (Star, 04 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1906
THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL. (Star, 04 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1906
THE MAILS. (Grey River Argus, 04 October 1906) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1906
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Grey River Argus, 04 October 1906) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1906
PERSONAL. (Star, 05 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Oct 1906
CANTERBURY HOMES. (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 October 1906) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
6 Oct 1906
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
THE 50,000 POUNDERS. (Feilding Star, 06 October 1906) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
SECOND GRADE. (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
CRICKET (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
FOURTH GRADE. (Star, 06 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
OTAHUHU RACING CLUB MEETING. (Observer, 06 October 1906) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1906
The magnificent collection of kauri gum specimens which Messrs E Mitchelson and Co are sending to the Christchurch Exhibition by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
7 Oct 1906
NEW ZEALAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. (Mataura Ensign 10-7-1906) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1906
CRICKET. (Evening Post, 08 October 1906) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Oct 1906
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 09 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1906
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP (Otago Daily Times 10-9-1906) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1906
AMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 10 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1906
BANK NOTES. (Otago Witness, 10 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1906
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 10 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Oct 1906
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1906
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 11 October 1906) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1906
THE MAORI QUARTERS AT NEW ZEALAND'S INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT CHRISTCHURCH: A PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE INNER PA, SHOWING THE WHARES AND PALISADING by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1906
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Oct 1906
Untitled (Bush Advocate, 13 October 1906) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Oct 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1906
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1906
Page 15 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Free Lance, 13 October 1906) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1906
PAUL PRY. Mr Hansen: I visited the Christchurch Exhibition, and was able to see much that would escape the notice of a castial observer. I had no idea until I went to Christchurch that the buildings were on such a great scale, and were designed with such good taste. (Observer, 13 October 1906) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1906
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1906
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1906
On banks of the Avon. Christchurch, the city where the Great Exhibition will be held next month. Victoria Square is on the left bank and the handsome pile in the right background is the Supreme Court by New Zealand Graphic; Wheeler and Sons · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
13 Oct 1906
Auckland Technical School exhibits for the International Exhibition. The plumbing and freehand drawing exhibits done by young Aucklanders to compete at the Christchurch Exhibition by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
13 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Mataura Ensign 13-10-1906) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1906
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Herald, 15 October 1906) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1906
The Northern Advodate MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1906. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Northern Advocate, 15 October 1906) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1906
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 16 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1906
CYCLING. (Star, 16 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1906
ROAD BOARDS (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 October 1906) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1906
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENT. (Otago Daily Times 16-10-1906) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Oct 1906
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 17 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1906
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. October 15. (Otago Witness, 17 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1906
N.Z. UTILITY POULTRY CLUB (LINCOLN COLLEGE). (Otago Witness, 17 October 1906) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times 17-10-1906) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Oct 1906
Page 13 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 18 October 1906) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1906
WEDDING BELLS. (Marlborough Express, 18 October 1906) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1906
Pipe laying contract no. 11 Christchurch Drainage Board, plans, maps and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
19 Oct 1906
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1906
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 October 1906) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1906
THE MAILS. (Grey River Argus, 19 October 1906) Grey River Argus · 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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