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
18 Jun 1909
ACCIDENT IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 18 June 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
TRAM ACCIDENT. (Colonist, 18 June 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 18 June 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
A TRAM ACCIDENT. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 18 June 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 18 June 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Evening Post, 18 June 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 June 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 June 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
A TRAM ACCIDENT (Taranaki Herald, 18 June 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 June 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1909
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 18 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 19 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 19 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
THE ADDINGTON INQUIRY. (Marlborough Express, 19 June 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 June 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 June 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1909
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 22 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1909
HOCKEY. (Bush Advocate, 22 June 1909) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1909
HOCKEY. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 22 June 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1909
HOCKEY. (Ashburton Guardian, 22 June 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1909
HOCKEY CONFERENCE. (Grey River Argus, 22 June 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1909
HOCKEY. (Taranaki Daily News 22-6-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1909
FOOTBALL. (Taranaki Daily News 22-6-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1909
THE TRAMWAYS. (Star, 23 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1909
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Otago Witness, 23 June 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1909
AN ALLEGED LEVANTER. (Nelson Evening Mail, 23 June 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1909
THE TRAMWAYS. (Star, 24 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1909
Page 994 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 24 June 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1909
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 25 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (West Coast Times, 25 June 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1909
TRAMWAY BOARD ELECTION. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 June 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1909
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Mataura Ensign 25-6-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jun 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
26 Jun 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 26 June 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1909
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAY BOARD. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 June 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jun 1909
MORE RAILWAY STAFF CHANGES. (Evening Post, 29 June 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 29 June 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1909
THE UNEMPLOYED. (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 June 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 30 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1909
CHARITABLE AID BOARD. (Star, 30 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1909
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 30 June 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 30 June 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1909
TECHNICAL TRAININ^ (Evening Post, 01 July 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1909
Page 1006 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 01 July 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 July 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1909
BOXING. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 July 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Mataura Ensign 7-1-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1909
CASHMERE HILLS. (Star, 02 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1909
DEATHS. (Star, 02 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 July 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 July 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
SPLENDID CALM. (Evening Post, 03 July 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jul 1909
SPORTING. (Feilding Star, 03 July 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 03 July 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 03 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 03 July 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jul 1909
DOMAINS BOARD. (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jul 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
MATCHES IN THE CENTRES. (Marlborough Express, 06 July 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
BIRTHS. (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
EGG-LAYING COMPETITIONS. (Otago Daily Times 7-6-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH GAMES. (Mataura Ensign 7-6-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 07 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Jul 1909
TRAMWAY POLLS. (Star, 07 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
Guy, photo. A GLIAIPSE OF THE AVON, CHRISTCHURCH, FROM CAMBEIDGE TE ERACE, SHOWING- COLOMBO STREET BRIDGE. (Otago Witness, 07 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 07 July 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1909
MIDLAND RAILWAY WORKS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 July 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
Page 16 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 08 July 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 08 July 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
Wainui heads looking southeastJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
9 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 July 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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