How many records does the archive hold?

92,172 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

Every record the archive holds about Christchurch, the oldest first. The originals live at the provider each row links to.

80,684 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
8 Feb 1907
ROWING. (Wanganui Herald, 08 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
CHRISTCHURCH CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA. (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 February 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 February 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
ROWING. (Evening Post, 08 February 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 08 February 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
SPORTING. (Marlborough Express, 08 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
CANTERBURY RACES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 February 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1907
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Grey River Argus, 08 February 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
FOURTH GRADE. (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
SENIOR GRADE. (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
SECOND GRADE. (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
EXTRA EDITION. LATE SPORTING. (Evening Post, 09 February 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CONTEST. (Wanganui Herald, 09 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Wanganui Herald, 09 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1907
Mr. John Barr, President Christchurch Trades and Labour Council by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Feb 1907
Untitled (Star, 11 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 11 February 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
BAND CONTEST. (Taranaki Herald, 11 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
BANDS CONTEST. (Evening Post, 11 February 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CONTEST. (Wanganui Herald, 11 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB WEIGHTS. (Feilding Star, 11 February 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
SPORTING. (Wanganui Herald, 11 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
SPORTING. (Marlborough Express, 11 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 11 February 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
BAND CONTEST. (Taranaki Herald, 12 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
EXHIBITION BAND CONTEST. (Evening Post, 12 February 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CONTEST. (Wanganui Herald, 12 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
HARBOUR BOARD ELECTIONS. (Wanganui Herald, 12 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
TURF TOPICS. (Taranaki Herald, 12 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
LYTTELTON HARBOUR BOARD. (Marlborough Express, 12 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
THE BAND CONTEST. (Marlborough Express, 12 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
LYTIELTON HARBOUR BOARD ELECTION. (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 February 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CONTEST. (Grey River Argus, 12 February 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1907
BUCKLEY WINS THE CORNET SOLO. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 February 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
BAND CONTEST. (Taranaki Herald, 13 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
N.Z UTILITY POULTRY CLUB (LUNDON COLLEGE). (Otago Witness, 13 February 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
NOTES BY LONG SUP. (Otago Witness, 13 February 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
BAND COLUMN. (Otago Witness, 13 February 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
OAMARU GRAIN MARKET. (Otago Witness, 13 February 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Wanganui Herald, 13 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CONTEST. (Wanganui Herald, 13 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
LATE NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 February 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
NEWS NOTES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 February 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1907
DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times 13-2-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
THE BAND CONTEST. (Marlborough Express, 14 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
RESULT OF SOLO COMPETITIONS (Thames Star, 14 February 1907) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CONTEST. (Wanganui Herald, 14 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
INTERNATIONAL BAND CON TEST. (Grey River Argus, 14 February 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
EXHIBITION BAND CONTEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 14 February 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1907
HON. J. BARR Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Standish and Preece · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
14 Feb 1907
HON. G. J. SMITH, Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Standish and Preece · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
15 Feb 1907
The Star. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1907. THE DOMAIN. (Star, 15 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1907
EXHIBITION BAND CONTEST. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 February 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1907
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Grey River Argus, 15 February 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1907
THE BAND CONTEST. (Marlborough Express, 15 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1907
ANOTHER BRILLIANT PERFORMANCE. (Wanganui Herald, 15 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1907
THE TROTTING TRACK. (Star, 15 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1907
CHRISTCHURCH TECHNICAL CLASSES. (Star, 15 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1907
COMMERCIAL. (Clutha Leader 15-2-1907) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
SAND CONTEST. (Taranaki Herald, 16 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
WANGANUI WINS THE TROMBONE TRIO. (Wanganui Herald, 16 February 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Taranaki Herald, 16 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 16 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1907
HOLDS ITS OWN. (Star, 16 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1907
WANGANUI WINS THE QUICKSTEP. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 February 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Taranaki Herald, 18 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · no. 2.81 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 February 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
THE BAND CONTEST. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 18 February 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
BAND CONTEST. (Taranaki Herald, 18 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
THE BAND CONTEST. (Marlborough Express, 18 February 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA. (Feilding Star, 18 February 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
EXHIBITS BAND CONTEST. (Evening Post, 18 February 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
WANGANUI WINS THE QUICKSTEP. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 February 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 February 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1907
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Taranaki Herald, 18 February 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · no. 2.13 · 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

The shelf

Its patch