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.

67,090 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
30 May 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 30 May 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 30 May 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1908
THE SUMNER CANAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 May 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 30 May 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1908
Page 257 Advertisements Column 1 (Progress, 01 June 1908) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1908
GRIM SUICIDE. (Taranaki Daily News 6-1-1908) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH IMPROVEMENTS. (Mataura Ensign 6-1-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1908
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 6-1-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1908
NEW PATENTS. (Wanganui Herald, 02 June 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1908
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 02 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 03 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
MARRIAGES. (Star, 03 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
LOCAL & GENER AL. (Otago Witness, 03 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
Untitled (Star, 03 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1908
NEW ZEALAND CUP NOMINATIONS (Taranaki Herald, 03 June 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
4 Jun 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 June 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1908
FATAL COLLISION WITH A TRAMPOLE. (Marlborough Express, 04 June 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAY BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 June 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 06 June 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 20 Advertisements Column 2 (Observer, 06 June 1908) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH CONFIDENCE (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
RENEWAL OF LICENSES. (Marlborough Express, 06 June 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 06 June 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1908
BIRTH. (Star, 06 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jun 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 09 June 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 09 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
LICENSING COMMITTEE. (Star, 10 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1908
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 10 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
Untitled (Star, 10 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 10 June 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
MAIL NOTICES. (Star, 10 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH ROBBERIES. CHRISTCHURCH, June 5. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. CHRISTCHURCH, June 5. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
PIRATES v. CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, June 3. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
MATCH AT CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, June 6. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH FANCIERS SHOW. CHRISTCHURCH, June 4. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
TYPICAL SIRES. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, (Star, 10 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
LICENSING COMMITTEES. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAY (Otago Daily Times 6-10-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
11 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jun 1908
THE LYTTELTON HARBOUR. (Evening Post, 11 June 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jun 1908
LYTTELTON HARBOR. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 June 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1908
HOCKEY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 June 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
12 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1908
AN AUCKLAND VIEW. (Star, 12 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 12 June 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1908
BOXING. (Star, 12 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 13 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1908
LAND SALES. (Star, 13 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1908
RAILWAY MATERIAL. (Star, 13 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 16 June 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1908
THE TRAMWAYS. (Star, 16 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Herald, 16 June 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS BOARD. (Otago Daily Times 16-6-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Taranaki Herald, 17 June 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1908
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 17 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 18 June 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
18 Jun 1908
A VARIED CAREER. (Evening Post, 18 June 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jun 1908
WESTLAND MAORI NOMENCLATURE. (Grey River Argus, 18 June 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1908
BOWLING. (Star, 18 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1908
Dunedin Fanciers' Show (Wanganui Herald, 18 June 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 19 June 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places

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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