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
19 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Herald, 19 June 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1908
DUNEDIN FANCIERS' CLUB'S SHOW. (Wanganui Herald, 19 June 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 June 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jun 1908
SYDENHAM v CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 20 June 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 20 June 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
ANOTHER FIRE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, June 19. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 June 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
SYDENHAM A v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
ADDINGTON SALES. (Taranaki Herald, 20 June 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
JUNIORS. (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
THIS AFTERNOON'S MATCHES. (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · no. 55.2 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1908
THIS AFTERNOON'S MATCHES. (Star, 20 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · no. 62.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jun 1908
CARTERS' GRIEVANCE. (Poverty Bay Herald, 22 June 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1908
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 23 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1908
A RAILWAY CONTROVERSY. (Star, 23 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1908
FOOTBALL. (Marlborough Express, 23 June 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1908
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 June 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1908
THE BRITISH TEAM. (Star, 24 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1908
Taranaki Herald. THURSDAY, JUNE 25; 1908. THE STRATFORD-AUCKLAND RAILWAY CONNECTION. (Taranaki Herald, 25 June 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH SITTINGS. (Star, 25 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH FIRE BOARD. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 June 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1908
VITAL STATISTICS. (Star, 26 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 June 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 27 June 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Jun 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 June 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Jun 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1908
TO-DAY'S MATCHES. (Star, 27 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1908
TRAMWAY RETURNS. (Wanganui Herald, 27 June 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 29 June 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Jun 1908
AKAROA BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 June 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1908
Ohristchurch Carters' Grievance (Wanganui Herald, 30 June 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 30 June 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1908
FROOTOIDS (Otago Witness, 01 July 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jul 1908
MARRIAGES (Otago Witness, 01 July 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jul 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1908
THE SINGER TOWER KT NEW YORK. HEADQUARTERS TOR THE WORLD Siinger Tower.. (>12ft. City Investment Company's City Hall, Philadclt hia, Building, NY.... 400ft. U.S A 557ft Park Row Building, N.Y... 382ft Washington Monument 555ft. St. Isaac's, St Petersburg. 3(>5ft Cologne CatLedi a 1.. 51(>ft. The Giralda, Seville \ 350ft Rouen Cathedral.. 4!)0ft The Campanile, Venice.. 325ft! Great Pyramid, Fgypt 485ft. Madison Souare Gardens.N Y. 30,'ift' St. Stephen's, Vienna.. 450ft. G P.O Tower, Svdney. 23fift St. Peter's, Rome.. 400it. St Sophia, Constantinople 200ft Salisbury Cfthedral.. 400ft. Christchurch Cathedral, N.Z. 20f.ft' (Progress, 01 July 1908) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1908
Page 319 Advertisements Column 3 (Progress, 01 July 1908) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1908
CHARITABLE AID BOARD. (Star, 01 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1908
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 01 July 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1908
Page 323 Advertisements Column 2 (Progress, 01 July 1908) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 02 July 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1908
SWIMMING. (Star, 03 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 04 July 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
4 Jul 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
THIS AFTERNOON'S GAMES. (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 04 July 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
CHRISTCHURCH v. LINWOOD. (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
PRESIDENT'S. (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
THE DAY'S PLAY. (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
NEXT SATURDAY. (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 04 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1908
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Mataura Ensign 7-4-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1908
CABLE NEWS (Bush Advocate, 06 July 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1908
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Colonist, 07 July 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1908
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 08 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1908
SHIPPING. (Evening Post, 08 July 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1908
Untitled (Star, 08 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1908
THE BLACKBALL STRIKE. (Otago Witness, 08 July 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1908
TRAIN OVERTAKEN BY FLOOD WATER. (Marlborough Express, 08 July 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1908
CHRISCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 08 July 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 July 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Feilding Star, 09 July 1908) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Wanganui Herald, 09 July 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1908
THE COLONIST Published Every Morning. Nelson, Friday, July 10, 1908. NEWS OF THE DAY. (Colonist, 10 July 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1908
ILLEGALLY IN POSSESSION OF HARES. (Mataura Ensign 7-10-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jul 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 11 July 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1908
TO-DAY'S MATCHES. (Star, 11 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1908
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 11 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1908
ALBION v. MERIVALE. (Star, 11 July 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1908
NEXT SATURDAY. (Star, 11 July 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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