How many records does the archive hold?

65,200 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.

“"Sockburn"”, the shelf

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

704 records matching 86 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
13 Apr 1909
CANTERBURY MEETING. (Feilding Star, 13 April 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1909
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 04 May 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 May 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1909
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS BOARD. (Star, 17 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1909
SHEEP ON THE LINE. (Star, 15 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Sept 1909
SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (Colonist, 13 September 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1909
ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY. A MAN KILLED. (Evening Post, 13 September 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1909
INQUEST AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 14 September 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1909
A FATAL ACCIDENT. (West Coast Times, 14 September 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1909
DANGEROUS RAILWAY CROSSING. (Otago Witness, 15 September 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Dec 1909
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 17 December 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1909
CANTERBURY RACES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 17 December 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1909
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB. (Evening Post, 17 December 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
the 1910s
2 May 1910
Applications for Patents (Progress, 02 May 1910) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1910
WHEN THE BEER GOT TALKING. (NZ Truth, 28 May 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1910
CHRISTCHURCH MUNICIPAL SALEYARDS. (Ashburton Guardian, 30 August 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1911
PERSONAL. (Marlborough Express, 14 February 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1911
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 April 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1911
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. (Mataura Ensign 13-5-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1911
TWO FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 15 May 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1911
DEATH FROM FALL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 15 May 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1911
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 August 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Sept 1911
CYCLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 06 September 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1911
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 September 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1911
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 November 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1912
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 March 1912) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1912
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 4-6-1912) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1912
TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 28 June 1912) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1912
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS BOARD. (Otago Daily Times 28-6-1912) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1912
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 August 1912) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1912
GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 15 August 1912) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1912
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 06 September 1912) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1912
ROAD RACE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 26 September 1912) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1912
THE ROAD RACE. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 September 1912) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1912
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 October 1912) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1913
CYCLING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 October 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1913
CYCLING. (Mataura Ensign 10-10-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1913
CYCLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1914
THE HOLIDAYS. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 April 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1914
CHRISTCHURCH ACCEPTANCES. (Colonist, 09 April 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1914
EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. (Grey River Argus, 08 September 1914) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1914
Ellesmere Show. (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 September 1914) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1914
THE SOCKBURN CAMP. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 September 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1914
PUBLIC WORKS (Marlborough Express, 21 October 1914) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1914
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 November 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1915
NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Ashburton Guardian, 30 March 1915) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1915
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 November 1915) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1915
NEWS IN BRIEF (Thames Star, 09 November 1915) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1916
CHRISTCHURCH MEETING. (Northern Advocate, 25 April 1916) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1916
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Thames Star, 08 November 1916) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1917
AVONDALE RACES. (Grey River Argus, 08 November 1917) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1917
Pte J M Eaglesome of Sockburn (Christchurch), killed in action Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Jan 1918
MUS060269 by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
1 Jan 1918
MUS950321a by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
1 Jan 1918
MUS951255 by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
1 Jan 1918
MUS040728 by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
1 Jan 1918
MUS0900422 by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
9 Jan 1918
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Evening Post, 09 January 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jan 1918
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 January 1918) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1918
THE COLONIST. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 1918. NEWS OF THE DAY. (Colonist, 12 January 1918) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1918
HOME AGAIN (Evening Post, 06 March 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1918
NEWS IN BRIEF (Otago Daily Times 3-8-1918) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1918
SPORTING. (Taranaki Daily News 28-3-1918) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1918
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 April 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1918
COMING HOME (Evening Post, 08 May 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1918
HOME AGAIN (Evening Post, 03 June 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Sept 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 September 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1918
ROLL OF HONOUR. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 September 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1918
NEW ZEALAND CASUALTIES. (Ashburton Guardian, 20 September 1918) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1918
ACCIDENTS (Grey River Argus, 28 September 1918) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1918
PERSONAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 October 1918) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Dec 1918
SICK AND WOUNDED (Evening Post, 09 December 1918) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jan 1919
MUS02141 by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
6 Mar 1919
Christchurch Motor Carnival at Sockburn. Aeroplane v. Motor Cycle Race forms Sensational Attraction by Sporting & Dramatic Review · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Apr 1919
Horse Sale. (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 April 1919) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1919
Return home of New Zealand flying men Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Jun 1919
THIRD EDITION (Evening Post, 21 June 1919) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1919
Memorable scenes during the departure of New Zealand troops for the war by Sporting & Dramatic Review · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
18 Sept 1919
Aviation in New Zealand: the preliminary flights at Christchurch of the Bristol Fighter, which has been loaned to the Dominion Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
20 Sept 1919
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (NZ Truth, 20 September 1919) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1919
SPORTING. (Taranaki Daily News 14-11-1919) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
the 1920s
1 Jan 1920
Aeroplane landing at Tāhunanui Beach by F. N. Jones, Nelson (N.Z.) · Tasman Heritage · Tasman District Libraries
1 Jan 1920
First aeroplane to visit Motueka by William Bridle · Tasman Heritage · Tasman District Libraries
7 Apr 1920
NEWS OF THE DAY. (Ellesmere Guardian, 07 April 1920) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1920
STEERING NORTH. (Marlborough Express, 02 September 1920) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1920
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1920. LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 25 September 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1920
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 November 1920) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1921
AERIAL MAILS. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 January 1921) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1921
FIRST AIR MAIL (Ashburton Guardian, 29 January 1921) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1921
MAILS BY AEROPLANE. (Ashburton Guardian, 31 January 1921) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1921
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 March 1921) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1921
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Evening Post, 29 March 1921) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1921
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 September 1921) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jan 1922
WgG2566-78 by RNZAF Official · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Air Force Museum of New Zealand
15 Sept 1922
CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING CLUBS (Evening Post, 15 September 1922) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1923
MOTOR CYCLING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 October 1923) Hawera & Normanby 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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