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 89 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 1907
EXHIBITION GOLF TOURNAMENT. (Taranaki Daily News 30-3-1907) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1907
FALL OF EARTH AT SUMNER. (Nelson Evening Mail, 01 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1907
GOLF. (Evening Post, 01 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1907
Page 236 Advertisements Column 3 (Progress, 01 April 1907) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1907
THE CHRISTCHURCH MEETING. (Thames Star, 02 April 1907) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 02 April 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1907
GOLF TOURNAMENT. (Grey River Argus, 02 April 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1907
THE SUMNER LANDSLIP. (Wanganui Herald, 02 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1907
CANTERBURY. (Bush Advocate, 02 April 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1907
THE EXHIBITION. (Bush Advocate, 02 April 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
GOLF. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 03 April 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
NOTES BY FULL BACK. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
CANTERBURY TOURNAMENT. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1907
N.Z. UTILITY POULTRY CLUB (LINCOLN COLLEGE). (Otago Witness, 03 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
THE NEW BRIGHTON MOTOR FATALITY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 04 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
THE NEW BRIGHTON MOTOR FATALITY. (Wanganui Herald, 04 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
Christchurch Tramways. (Wanganui Herald, 04 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
THE CHRISTCHURCH TRAMS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 04 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
Disputed Responsibility. (Wanganui Herald, 04 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
Christchurch Tramways. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 April 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Feilding Star, 04 April 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Taranaki Herald, 05 April 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1907
I.O.G.T. (Wanganui Herald, 05 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1907
GOOD TEMPLARS' CONFERENCE. (Evening Post, 05 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1907
Charles Anderson by New Zealand Graphic; Coronation Studio (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Apr 1907
Marie Prettejohns by New Zealand Graphic; Coronation Studio (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Apr 1907
Noel Hannah by New Zealand Graphic; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Apr 1907
Norman Porterfield by New Zealand Graphic; Burrell · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Apr 1907
Valentine Reka Stanton by New Zealand Graphic; Williams · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Apr 1907
Representatives from Eden Terrace, Auckland by New Zealand Graphic; Webb and Bunz (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Apr 1907
Timaru, who carried off the champion aggregate shield by New Zealand Graphic; Webb and Bunz (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Apr 1907
Auckland team, winner, third prize consolation hose and hydrant event by New Zealand Graphic; Denton, Ernest · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Apr 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Taranaki Daily News 4-6-1907) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1907
PERSONAL. (Star, 08 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
Grey River Argus and Blackball News. PUBLISHED DAILY. TUESDAY, APRIL 9th, 1906. (Grey River Argus, 09 April 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
NEW PATENTS. (Wanganui Herald, 09 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
MT. HERBERT COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 April 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
CADETS AT THE EXHIBITION. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 April 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1907
The Sumner Cliffs. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 April 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
NAVIGATION LAWS. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
GOLF. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 10 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1907
A.Z. UTILITY POULTRY CLUB (LINCOLN COLLEGE). (Otago Witness, 10 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 11 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
NEW ZEALAND UTILITY POULTRY CLUB. (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
TRAMWAY FATALITY. (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1907
BIG LANDSLIP AT CHRISTCHURCH: EXCURSION TRAMS FOR SUMNER BEING HELPED OVER THE TEMPORARY LINE OF RAILS. MARCH 31, 1907 by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Apr 1907
BIG LANDSLIP AT CHRISTCHURCH: WORKMEN CLEARING THE DEBRIS OFF THE SUMNER TRAMLINE TO ENABLE THE TRAMS TO PASS. MARCH 31, 1907 by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Apr 1907
SERIOUS RAILWAY COLLISION NEAR RAKAIA, SOUTH CANTERBURY, N.Z.: THE TELESCOPED CARRIAGE UNDER THE TENDER OF THE CHRISTCHURCH ENGINE, MARCH 31, 1907 by Auckland Weekly News; F. B. Hughes · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
12 Apr 1907
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 April 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
12 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 12 April 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
Telegraphic. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 April 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
SCHOOL GIRLS AT THE EXHIBITION (Wanganui Herald, 12 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1907
PERSONAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1907
DEER STALKING. (Star, 13 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Apr 1907
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 April 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1907
A Fatal Fall. (Wanganui Herald, 16 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
THE FENDALTON TRAM. (Star, 17 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
A FATAL FALL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
ANOTHER TRAIN FATALITY AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 April 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
SPORTING. (Otago Witness, 17 April 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 April 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 17-4-1907) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
SPORTING. (Wanganui Herald, 18 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Wanganui Herald, 18 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
CANTERBURY LIVE STOCK MARKET. (Nelson Evening Mail, 18 April 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
Identified. (Wanganui Herald, 18 April 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Marlborough Express, 18 April 1907) Marlborough Express · 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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