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.

67,479 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
9 Oct 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (NZ Truth, 09 October 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1909
PIONEER RECOLLECTIONS. (Mataura Ensign 10-9-1909) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1909
NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 October 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1909
CRICKET. (Evening Post, 11 October 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 12 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1909
PATENTS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 14 October 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Oct 1909
LOWER RICCARTON, N.Z. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 15 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
VOLUNTEER MANOEURES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MOTOR [ FATALITY. (Taranaki Herald, 15 October 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MOTOR FATALITY. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 15 October 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
MOTOR CAR FATALITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 October 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
THE INQUEST. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1909
THE CHRISTCHURCH FATALITY (Taranaki Daily News 15-10-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Oct 1909
PATENTS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 October 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Oct 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
RICCARTON v. EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (NZ Truth, 16 October 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1909
VITAL STATISTICS. (Star, 18 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1909
CRICKET. (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 October 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1909
CYCLING. (West Coast Times, 18 October 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1909
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE DELEGATES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1909
PONY RACING. (Wanganui Herald, 18 October 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1909
FIRES. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 October 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1909
THE CHRISTCHURCH MURDER. (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 October 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1909
A FIRE AT PAPANUI. (Colonist, 19 October 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1909
FIRE AT PAPANUI. (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 October 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MURDER (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 October 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 20 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1909
THE FIRE PLANT. (Star, 20 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 20 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 20 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1909
Page 33 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 20 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH TRAGEDY. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 October 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1909
ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. (Star, 21 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1909
BILIOUS ATTACKS. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 October 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1909
DEATHS. (Star, 21 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Oct 1909
WEDDING AT FRENCH FARM. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
FATALITY AT ISLINGTON (Star, 22 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 October 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH SOCIALISTS INDIGNANT. (Colonist, 22 October 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH SOCIALISTS PROTEST. (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
THE EXECUTION OF FERRER. (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 October 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH CELEBRATIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
A SHOCKING RAILWAY FATALITY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
HORRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT (West Coast Times, 23 October 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Evening Post, 23 October 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
THE RAILWAY FATALITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 October 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
AMUSEMENTS. (Star, 23 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT (Grey River Argus, 23 October 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 October 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
FIRE AT OPAWA. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
FALL FROM A TRAIN. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 23 October 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
THE TEMPLETON ACCIDENT. (Star, 23 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
SWIMMING. (Star, 23 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Nelson Evening Mail, 23 October 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
AERATED WORKS BURNED. (West Coast Times, 23 October 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
KILLED BY A TRAIN. (Taranaki Herald, 25 October 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Evening Post, 25 October 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
INTENSE COLD IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 25 October 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
CANTERBURY SHEEP LOSSES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
FURTHER LOSSES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 October 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Feilding Star, 25 October 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
THE STROM IN GANTERBURY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 25 October 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
FIRE AT OPAWA. (Grey River Argus, 25 October 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 October 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
STORM AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 October 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1909
TEMPLETON RAILWAY FATALITY (Taranaki Daily News 25-10-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1909
PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON. (Evening Post, 26 October 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1909
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 27 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Oct 1909
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 27 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Oct 1909
CHURCH OF ENGLAND. CHRISTCHURCH SYNOD. CHRISTCHURCH, October 19. (Otago Witness, 27 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1909
SERIOUS EFFECT ON SHEEP. (Otago Witness, 27 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MOTOR CAR FATALITY. (Tuapeka Times, 27 October 1909) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 27 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1909
Page 34 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 27 October 1909) Otago Witness · 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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