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.

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

67,266 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
7 Sept 1908
NEW PATENTS. (Wanganui Herald, 07 September 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
THTS ILLUSTRATION SHOWS THE SELL'S HORSE COMPANY'S TROTTING GEAR, AS WORN BY ONE OF THE CRACK AMERICAN TROTTERS Advantages jn Buying your HoTse Boots Direct from Us:—First, we have morc horse boots in stock 'than any other three or four houses combined, and can, as a rule, fill all orders the same days as received. Second: our entire stock of boots ar the latest improved 1907 patterns (Sell's brand late Gilliam brand), and when ordering from us you can depend on getting perfectly fresh goods of the latest improved patterns. Third: we only havc the beat quality, and guarantee our prices as low—and in many instances lower than any other house on goods of equal quality-—TRIST and SMALL, 162 Cashel Street (next Tattersall's) Christchurch.. (Grey River Argus, 08 September 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
V.M.C.A. (Taranaki Herald, 08 September 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
NEW V.M.C.A. BUILDINGS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 08 September 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 08 September 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
KILLED BY A DRAY. (Taranaki Herald, 08 September 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
A DRAY FATALITY. (Grey River Argus, 08 September 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 08 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 08 September 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1908
CONSUMPTIVE SANATORIUM. (Otago Witness, 09 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1908
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 09 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1908
EDUCATION HOARD. (Star, 09 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Colonist, 09 September 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1908
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Witness, 09 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1908
BIRTHS. (Otago Witness, 09 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1908
FOUND DEAD. (Marlborough Express, 10 September 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1908
FOUND DEAD. (Evening Post, 10 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1908
FIRES. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 September 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1908
LATE NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 10 September 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1908
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1903. RUSSIA AND HER EZEKIEL. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 September 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 September 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1908
CANTERBURY NEWS. (Mataura Ensign 9-10-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1908
HEART DISEASE (Grey River Argus, 11 September 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1908
SUDDEN DEATH OF A CABDRIVER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 September 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1908
DEATH FROM HEART DISEASE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 September 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1908
DIED IN HIS CHAIR. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 September 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 11 September 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Sept 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 12 September 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Sept 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Sept 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 12 September 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 September 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
The Hockey Conference. AND WHAT THEY CONFERRED ON. (New Zealand Free Lance, 12 September 1908) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
HOCKEY. (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
THE HARBOUR OF THE BLEST. (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 September 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1908
FOOTBALL. (Star, 12 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Sept 1908
CRICKET. (Star, 14 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 September 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 14 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1908
A CHILD'S BODY FOUND. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 14 September 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1908
A CHRISTCHURCH SENSATION (Wanganui Herald, 14 September 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1908
Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 14 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1908
GRUESOME FIND. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 14 September 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 September 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1908
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1908
FOOTBALL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 September 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1908
STEEL REINFORCEMENT OF FERRO-CONCRETE FOUNDATION AND COLUMNS OF THE NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS CO.'S HEAD OFFICES DUNEDIN. The building will have seven stories and a basement. The plans, which show a very fine example of Romanesque architecture, were prepared by Messrs Luttrell Bro=, of Christchurch. while the ferro-concrete system has been designed by the builder. Mr C. Fleming M'Donald. (Otago Witness, 16 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1908
A FAVOURITE SUMMER RESORT FOR CHRISTCHURCH RESIDENTS: GENERAL VIEW OF AKAROA, BANKS PENINSULA. (Otago Witness, 16 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1908
SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA. (Otago Witness, 16 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Sept 1908
CHRISTCHURCH CANAL. (Star, 19 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1908
CHILD MURDER. (NZ Truth, 19 September 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 19 September 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Sept 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Taranaki Herald, 21 September 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Sept 1908
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 22 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
GOLF. (Wanganui Herald, 22 September 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
GOLF. (Taranaki Herald, 22 September 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
GOLF. (Poverty Bay Herald, 22 September 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
GOLF. (Star, 22 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 September 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
PERSONAL (Star, 22 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1908
GOLF. NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Evening Post, 22 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
A CHRISTCHURCH SENSATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 September 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
GOLF TOURNAMENT. (Evening Post, 23 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH SHOOTING CASE. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 September 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1908
GOLF. (Poverty Bay Herald, 23 September 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH SHOOTING SENSATION. (Colonist, 24 September 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
STREET BETTING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 September 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
GOLF TOURNEY. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Evening Post, 24 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
TELEGRAMS. [RRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 24 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
GOLF. (Taranaki Herald, 24 September 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
RAILWAY RATES. (Star, 24 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
BILIOUS ATTACKS. (Taranaki Herald, 24 September 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
Irish News (New Zealand Tablet, 24 September 1908) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP. SECOND ROUND. (Evening Post, 24 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1908
POLITICAL NOTES. (Star, 24 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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