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 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
6 Mar 1909
A REMARKABLE CROP OF GRAIN. (Ashburton Guardian, 06 March 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1909
CRICKET. (Evening Post, 08 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
8 Mar 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1909
CANTERBURY GRAIN YIELD. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 March 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1909
LICENSING COMMITTEES. (Star, 09 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1909
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 09 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS. (Wanganui Herald, 09 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 09 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON TROUBLE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 March 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1909
REPRESENTATION OF THE MEN. (Star, 09 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1909
LICENSING ELECTIONS. (Wanganui Herald, 09 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1909
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Star, 09 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
Untitled (Bush Advocate, 10 March 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Poverty Bay Herald, 10 March 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS. (Taranaki Herald, 10 March 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
RIFLE BHOOTING. (Taranaki Herald, 10 March 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
TRENTHAM RIFLE MEETING (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 March 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
THE DEFENCE FORCES. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
METHODIST CHURCH. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
WESTPORT MURDER CASF. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS. (Wanganui Herald, 10 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 March 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
LOANS TO LOCAL BODIES. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 10 March 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1909
THE NEW ZEALAND BISLEY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 March 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Mar 1909
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
GOVERNMENT STROKE (Evening Post, 11 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCES RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Colonist, 11 March 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
TRENTHAM RIFLE MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 11 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
TO-DAY'S SHOOTING. (Evening Post, 11 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
Page 366 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 11 March 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
A BICYCLE RECORD. (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 March 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON TROUBLE. (Wanganui Herald, 11 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 March 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1909
CAPT. PAVITT'S DEATH. (Taranaki Daily News 3-11-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 12 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Mar 1909
MARRIAGE (Star, 12 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
ACCIDENT TO A CHEMICAL. ENGINE. (Taranaki Herald, 12 March 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
A CHRISTCHURCH FIRE. CHRISTCHURCH, 11th March. (Evening Post, 12 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
Mr Ronayne Withdraws his Charges, (Wanganui Herald, 12 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
AN AMAZING CHANGE OF FRONT (Evening Post, 12 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
THE FINAL FIFTY. (Evening Post, 12 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Bush Advocate, 12 March 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Evening Post, 12 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS. (Wanganui Herald, 12 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Colonist, 12 March 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
THE ADDIWGTON WORKSHOPS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 March 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
THE KING'S PRIZE AND CHAMPIONSHIP. (Colonist, 12 March 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCES HIELE ASSOCIATION. (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 March 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 March 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
AT. CHRISTCHURCH (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 March 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
LICENSING ELECTIONS (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 March 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON INQUIRY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 March 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Mar 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
THE WORLD OF SPORT. (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Social Gossip. (New Zealand Free Lance, 13 March 1909) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
THIRD GRADE (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
10-DAY'S MATCHES. (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Bush Advocate, 13 March 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
THE KING'S PRIZE AND CHAMPIONSHIP. (Colonist, 13 March 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 13 March 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON INQUIRY. (Feilding Star, 13 March 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Untitled (Star, 13 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
NEW ZEALAND DEIENCE FORCES RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Nelson Evening Mail, 13 March 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
Lawn Tennis. (Evening Post, 13 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON'S WORKS. (Evening Post, 13 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 March 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 15 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 15 March 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
FINE TROTTING PERFORMANCE (Feilding Star, 15 March 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON ENQUIRY (Hawera & Normanby Star, 15 March 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Bush Advocate, 15 March 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON INQUIRY. (Wanganui Herald, 15 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Evening Post, 15 March 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 15 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
CRICKET. (Mataura Ensign 15-3-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. (Otago Daily Times 15-3-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Mar 1909
TRAFFIC RETURNS. (Star, 16 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1909
THE RAILWAY ENQUIRY (Hawera & Normanby Star, 16 March 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1909
ASHBURTON MARATHON RACE. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 March 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 16 March 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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