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 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
8 Jan 1908
South end of Akaroa along Rue JolieJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
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
Page 10 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 09 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1908
PERSONAL. (Star, 09 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1908
ADDINGTON MARKETS (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 January 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 January 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 10 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 10 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
SUDDEN DEATHS (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 January 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
SUDDEN DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 January 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
YORK, OF WOOLSTON. (NZ Truth, 11 January 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 11 January 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1908
Manchurian ponies by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Jan 1908
Loading canned meats etc. by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
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
13 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 13 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1908
DEATHS. (Evening Post, 13 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1908
TWO CHRISTCHURCH FATALITIES (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 January 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1908
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Evening Post, 14 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 January 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 January 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1908
PERSONAL. (Star, 14 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jan 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. CHRISTCHURCH, January 11. (Otago Witness, 15 January 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1908
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. CHRISTCHURCH, January 10. (Otago Witness, 15 January 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1908
MARRIAGE. (Star, 15 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1908
Untitled (Otago Witness, 15 January 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1908
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONFERENCE. CHURCH STATISTICS. (Evening Post, 15 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
BIRTHS. (Star, 16 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
Serious Grass Fire, (Wanganui Herald, 16 January 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
CORRESPONDENCE. (Wanganui Herald, 16 January 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
Fatal Trap Accident. (Wanganui Herald, 16 January 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
CHILD SCALDED TO DEATH. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 January 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
CASUALTIES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 16 January 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 January 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1908
Death of Moon. (Wanganui Herald, 17 January 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 17 January 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 January 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1908
DEATH OF CARETAKER MOON. (Nelson Evening Mail, 17 January 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
SECOND GRADE. (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
FATAL RESULT OF GRASS FIRES (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 January 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · 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
18 Jan 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 18 January 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
THIS AFTERNOON'S MATCHES. (Star, 18 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1908
Canterbury College delegates by New Zealand Graphic; Schaef, Arthur Waldemar, 1867-1940; Sarony Studio (Wellington) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
20 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1908
Lyttelton Harbour Board. (Wanganui Herald, 20 January 1908) Wanganui Herald · 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
20 Jan 1908
PROVINCIAL MATCHES. AUCKLAND. (Evening Post, 20 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1908
CRICKET. (Star, 21 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
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 22 January 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1908
A CORNER OF VICTOKIA LAKE, HAGLEY PARK CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 22 January 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1908
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 22 January 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1908
HOSPITAL ON FIRE. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 22 January 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · 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
22 Jan 1908
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 22 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1908
Jl DISTRESSING FATALITY. (Otago Witness, 22 January 1908) Otago Witness · 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
24 Jan 1908
THE BANK CORNER. (Star, 24 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 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 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
25 Jan 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1908
GREATER CHRIST CHURCH. (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
CHRISTCHURCH FIRE BOARD A LIVE POLICY. (Evening Post, 25 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1908
PAYS THE PENALTY. (NZ Truth, 25 January 1908) NZ Truth · 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
25 Jan 1908
A new picture of the north-east corner of Cathedral Square, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Edmund Wheeler & Son (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
27 Jan 1908
THE DRUCE CASE. (Bush Advocate, 27 January 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 27 January 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 27 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 January 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1908
FOUND DEAD. (Evening Post, 27 January 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 27 January 1908) Wanganui Herald · 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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