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
30 Mar 1909
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 March 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1909
MR RONAYNE'S EVIDENCE (Marlborough Express, 30 March 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1909
THE RICHMOND MYSTERY. (Star, 30 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS (Grey River Argus, 30 March 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1909
CHRISTCHURCH FLOODED. (Taranaki Herald, 30 March 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1909
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Bush Advocate, 30 March 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 31 March 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Mar 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Feilding Star, 31 March 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON INQUIRY. (Wanganui Herald, 31 March 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
AUCKLAND MATCHES. AUCKLAND, March 29. (Otago Witness, 31 March 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON INQUIRY. (Colonist, 31 March 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON ENQUIRY. (Bush Advocate, 31 March 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
THE ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS (Ashburton Guardian, 31 March 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
ADDINCTON WORKSHOPS INQUIRY. (Grey River Argus, 31 March 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
ADDINGTON WORKSHOPS INQUIRY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 31 March 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1909
WORK AT ADDINGTON. (Taranaki Herald, 31 March 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1909
DEATHS. (Evening Post, 01 April 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1909
MAGISTERIAL CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1909
Tenders for the Month. (Progress, 01 April 1909) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1909
DEATHS. (Star, 01 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1909
NEW EXPRESS SERVICE. (Star, 01 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1909
PERSONAL. (Star, 01 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1909
Page 486 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 01 April 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1909
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 02 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1909
TREMENDOUS SEAS DAMAGE BREAKWATER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 April 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Apr 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
WHAT KILLED HARDIE? (NZ Truth, 03 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 03 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1909
WELLINGTON GREEN. (Evening Post, 05 April 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
TRAMWAY EXTENSION (Star, 06 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 06 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 April 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (Wanganui Herald, 06 April 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 April 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Taranaki Herald, 07 April 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1909
RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 April 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1909
A charming vista outside the Museum in Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
8 Apr 1909
Page 526 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 08 April 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1909
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 April 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 10 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 10 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
WOMEN'S WAR. (NZ Truth, 10 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
CANTERBURY, ACCEPTANCES. (Taranaki Herald, 10 April 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH ACCEPTANCES. (Marlborough Express, 10 April 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
A STATION SCRAP. (NZ Truth, 10 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1909
FOOTBALL. (Star, 10 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1909
MATCHES ELSEWHERE. (Evening Post, 12 April 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1909
THE HOLIDAY. (Star, 12 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 12 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1909
PERSONAL. (Star, 12 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 13 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 13 April 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Taranaki Herald, 13 April 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1909
BREAKING A RECORD. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 April 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Mataura Ensign 14-4-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1909
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 15 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1909
Page 566 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 15 April 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1909
Page 566 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 15 April 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1909
BOY SCOUTS. (Star, 15 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Apr 1909
A MIDNIGHT VISIT. (Marlborough Express, 16 April 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH HOODLUMS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 April 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1909
TOM TAYLOR'S TURN. (Feilding Star, 16 April 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1909
PATRIOTIC AND INDIGNANT. (Taranaki Herald, 16 April 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
17 Apr 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Apr 1909
GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 17 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 17 April 1909) 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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