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.

67,266 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
24 Sept 1908
GOLF. (Poverty Bay Herald, 24 September 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH SENSATION (Wanganui Herald, 25 September 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH SENSATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 September 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1908
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. (Taranaki Herald, 25 September 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 September 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1908
KAIKOURA. (Marlborough Express, 25 September 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 25 September 1908) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 26 September 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
26 Sept 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Sept 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Sept 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
26 Sept 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Herald, 26 September 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
Lawn Tennis. (By "Huka.") (Evening Post, 26 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 26 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 26 September 1908) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Sept 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 28 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1908
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 28-9-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 29 September 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 September 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Sept 1908
MARRIAGE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 30 September 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1908
THE ARBITRATTION BILL. THE ARBITRATION BILL DISCUSSION IN PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 30 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1908
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 30 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1908
MB P. TROLOVE MR A. H. FISHER OTAGO NO. 1 TEAM, WINNERS OP THE O'ROURKE MR C. C. HOLMES MR H. B LUSK (Christchurch) driving. (Dunedin) getting out of the CHALLENGE VASE. (Masterton) driving. (Christchurch), numer-up for th rushes. From left: Messrs R. South, Basil Smith, Hamilton Smith, C. TnrnbulL Amateur Championship. (Otago Witness, 30 September 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1908
Untitled (Taranaki Herald, 30 September 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 September 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1908
PETITION TO MR. T. E. TAYLOR. (Evening Post, 01 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1908
CANAL FOR CHRISTCHURCH (Hawera & Normanby Star, 01 October 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1908
THE LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP. (Star, 01 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Taranaki Daily News 10-1-1908) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1908
THE WHEEL TAX DIFFICULTY. (Star, 02 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1908
OVERLAND TO BLENHEIM. (Marlborough Express, 02 October 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1908
DEATH OF MR. C. KIDSON. [BY TELEGRAPH-PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 02 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 03 October 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
3 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 03 October 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
A FOOTBALLER'S FUNERAL. (Taranaki Herald, 03 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Christchurch East (Wanganui Herald, 03 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH EAST. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 October 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
DOMINION TELEGRAMS. (Taranaki Herald, 03 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
THE HEAVY TRAFFIC BILL. (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1908
Ship at sea viewed from Beach Road in Glen BayJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
5 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1908
THE COMING ELECTION. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 05 October 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 October 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1908
POLITICAL. (Wanganui Herald, 06 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH DAIRY. (Star, 06 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1908
TRAM FARES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 October 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1908
TRAMWAY TARES. (Star, 06 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 06 October 1908) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1908
TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 06 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Nelson Evening Mail, 07 October 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1908
BIRTH. (Star, 07 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1908
WHELCH v. THOROUGHGOOD. (Taranaki Herald, 07 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 October 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 October 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1908
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 09 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1908
Christchurch Items (Wanganui Herald, 09 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. DEMAND FOR DOMESTIC SERVANTS. (Evening Post, 09 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
WORKERS' TRAILS. (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
THE SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES. (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
THE AVON SEAT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 October 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
POLITICAL NOTES. (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1908
CRICKET. (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 October 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 12 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 13 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 October 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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