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 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 1908
An Artistic Residence. (Progress, 01 May 1908) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1908
Page 218 Advertisements Column 1 (Progress, 01 May 1908) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1908
Sir James Knowles. ARCHITECT AND LITERATEUR. (Progress, 01 May 1908) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1908
A SERIOUS COLLISION. (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 May 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1908
THE HON R. M'NAB. (Star, 01 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
2 May 1908
NEXT SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
OTHER MATCHES (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
ADDINGTON SALES. CHRISTCHURCH, April 29. (Taranaki Herald, 02 May 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
FOURTH GRADE (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
IN MEMORIAM. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 02 May 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
THS AFTERNOON'S PLAY. (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
PRESIDENT'S CUP (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
TRAMS AND TRAINS. (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
TUATARA LIZARD. (Poverty Bay Herald, 02 May 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Taranaki Herald, 02 May 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
GOLF (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB'S RACES. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 May 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH R.C. MEETING. (Evening Post, 04 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH VISITORS. (Marlborough Express, 04 May 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1908
DUVAUCHELLE CLUB. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 May 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1908
Untitled (Otago Witness, 06 May 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
6 May 1908
CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. (Star, 06 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Otago Witness, 06 May 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1908
BIRTH. (Star, 06 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Evening Post, 06 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1908
THE CITIES' POPULATIONS. (Star, 08 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
HOCKEY. (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
A THREATENED STRIKE. (Marlborough Express, 09 May 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
AMICABLY SETTLED. (Evening Post, 09 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH PRODUCE MARKETS. CHRISTCHURCH, Bth May. (Evening Post, 09 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
ANOTHER LABOUR TROUBLE. (Evening Post, 09 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
PRESIDENT'S CUP (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 09 May 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Colonist, 09 May 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
PERSONAL (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
JUNIOR FLAG (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1908
Drawing of footbridge of River Avon Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
11 May 1908
THE BURNSIDE STRIKE. (Marlborough Express, 11 May 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
THE LATE MR. STEAD. (Evening Post, 11 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 11 May 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
Theft of Money (Wanganui Herald, 11 May 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Colonist, 11 May 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Colonist, 11 May 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
TOPICS OF THE DAY. (Evening Post, 11 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
CITY POPULATIONS. (Evening Post, 11 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1908
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 11 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 May 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 May 1908
G. G. STEAD'S WILL. (Taranaki Herald, 12 May 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1908
LATE C. C. STEAD'S WILL. (Grey River Argus, 12 May 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1908
PROBATION. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 May 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1908
COURTS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 May 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1908
THEFT FROM A CAMP. (Taranaki Herald, 12 May 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1908
TELEGRAPHIC. (Bush Advocate, 12 May 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 May 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1908
CHBISTCBUBCH NEWS NOTES. (Fsok Our. Own Cobbespondent.) (Otago Witness, 13 May 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 May 1908
MARRIAGES. (Otago Witness, 13 May 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH (Star, 13 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1908
THE GUINEA POEM. (Otago Witness, 13 May 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1908
THE MOTOR FIEND. (Bush Advocate, 13 May 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
14 May 1908
ONE FENNY. (Star, 14 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 14 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH WATER SUPPLY (Evening Post, 14 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1908
Christchurch Water Scheme (Wanganui Herald, 14 May 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1908
TRADES AND LABOR. (Mataura Ensign 14-5-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 May 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 15 May 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1908
CHRISTCHURCH WATER SUPPLY. (Colonist, 15 May 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 May 1908
HOCKEY. (Star, 16 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
ALLEGED MANSLAUGHTER. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 May 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
THE GUINEA POEM! (Wanganui Herald, 16 May 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
FOOTBALL. (Star, 16 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 16 May 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 16 May 1908) 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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