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 97 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 Oct 1908
CRICKET. (Otago Daily Times 13-10-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. CHRISTCHURCH, October 9. (Otago Witness, 14 October 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1908
StPPLEHENTARI' ESTIMATES. j (Froh Odb Own Cobhesposdents.^ (Otago Witness, 14 October 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1908
EW ZEALAND LADIES' CHAMPIONSHIP (Otago Witness, 14 October 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1908
CRICKET. (Taranaki Herald, 14 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1908
Horse drawn carriage at Waiheke FallsJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Oct 1908
Barrys Bay and ŌnaweJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 October 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 15 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1908
WELLINGTON KENNEL CLUB'S SHOW. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 October 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 16 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1908
TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 16 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1908
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 16 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1908
DOMINION TELEGRAMS. (Taranaki Herald, 16 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH CANAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 October 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 October 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 17 October 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 October 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Page 13 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 17 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
LOOAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Herald, 17 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
A Foolish Act. (Wanganui Herald, 17 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
CRICKET. (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
A LOVE-LORN YOUTH (Taranaki Herald, 17 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Christchurch East (Wanganui Herald, 17 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
UNREQUITED LOVE. (Bush Advocate, 17 October 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
EAST CHRISTCHURCH v. RICCARTON. (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 17 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1908
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. (Otago Daily Times 17-10-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
TRAMWAY TRAFFIC. (Star, 19 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
SUDDEN DEATH (Taranaki Herald, 19 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
A SUDDEN DEATH. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 19 October 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES: (Bush Advocate, 19 October 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL. (Evening Post, 19 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH EAST SEAT. (Marlborough Express, 19 October 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
Not Understood (Wanganui Herald, 19 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times 19-10-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
ACCIDENTS AMD FATALITIES. (Mataura Ensign 19-10-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1908
SPORTS AND PASTIMES. (Mataura Ensign 19-10-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Nelson Evening Mail, 20 October 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1908
A CHRISTCHURCH LOAN. (Taranaki Herald, 20 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1908
CRICKET. (Taranaki Herald, 20 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1908
KAIAPOI (Taranaki Herald, 20 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 October 1908) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Herald, 20 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1908
CRICKET. (Taranaki Daily News 20-10-1908) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1908
GREAT PURCHASE OF BICYCLE TYRES. (Star, 21 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1908
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 21 October 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1908
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. (Otago Witness, 21 October 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1908
THE CHRISTCHURCH and OTHER SEATS. (Colonist, 21 October 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Oct 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Feilding Star, 22 October 1908) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH MUNICIPAL DEBENTURES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 October 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1908
POLITICAL MEETINGS. (Evening Post, 22 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1908
Plan, Wallingford Estate land for sale by Kennedy Bros & Morgan Licensed Surveyors; Christchurch Press Co. Ltd · Hawke's Bay Museum · Hawke's Bay Museum
23 Oct 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 23 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Oct 1908
ANGLICAN SYNOD. (Star, 23 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1908
BISHOP JULIUS ON NO-LICENSE (Grey River Argus, 23 October 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1908
LIBERALS OPTIMISTIC. (Taranaki Herald, 23 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1908
WHOLESALE THEFTS. (Otago Daily Times 23-10-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Oct 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 October 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 24 October 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
BOWLING. (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Observer, 24 October 1908) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
SECOND GRADE. (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1908
DISTRICT COMPETITIONS. (Star, 24 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1908
MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING (Star, 26 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1908
CRICKET. SATURDAY'S GAMES. (Evening Post, 26 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 9 (Nelson Evening Mail, 27 October 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1908
MAIL NOTICES. (Star, 27 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 28 October 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Oct 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) October 26. (Otago Witness, 28 October 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1908
CRICKET. (Taranaki Herald, 28 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH FIRE BRIGADE. (Star, 28 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1908
WOOL PROSPECTS. (Taranaki Herald, 28 October 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Mataura Ensign 28-10-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1908
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 29 October 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 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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