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.

“"and"”, the shelf

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

71,248 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 · Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · 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
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
CANTERBURY MEETING. (Feilding Star, 13 April 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
FOR CHRISTCHUROH AND INTERMEDIATE OFFICES, DAILY. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 April 1909) Ashburton Guardian · 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
FOR CHRISTCHURCH AND INTERMEDIATE OFFICES, DAILY. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 April 1909) Ashburton Guardian · 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 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
THE PRUNING-KNIFE. (Marlborough Express, 17 April 1909) Marlborough Express · 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
17 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 17 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1909
BIRTHS.. r; \ (Star, 19 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 19 April 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1909
PERSONAL. (Star, 19 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1909
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 20 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1909
AN INTERESTING CAREER. (Poverty Bay Herald, 20 April 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1909
SCULLING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 April 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1909
BACK TO THE LAND!" (Taranaki Herald, 20 April 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · no. 13.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · no. 54.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1909
IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 21 April 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1909
AN INTERESTING CAREER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 April 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1909
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. (Wanganui Herald, 22 April 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Taranaki Herald, 22 April 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1909
Page 606 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 22 April 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1909
TREATMENT OF AN ACCIDENT CASE. (Evening Post, 23 April 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
24 Apr 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Apr 1909
CITY PROPERTY. (Star, 24 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 24 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 24 April 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 24 April 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1909
Cap and Jacket (Observer, 24 April 1909) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH CITY PRICES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 April 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1909
THE CANCELLED BANK NOTES (Star, 26 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Apr 1909
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 27 April 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1909
WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1909
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1909
SOME CHRISTCHURCH ESCAPADES....", (Star, 27 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1909
THE ADVENTURES OF AMY BOCK. (Evening Post, 28 April 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1909
COUNCIL OF CONVILIA TION. (Star, 28 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1909
IN OTHER PLACES. (Evening Post, 29 April 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 29 April 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1909
Page 646 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 29 April 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1909
THE HALF-HOLIDAY. (Star, 29 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1909
Page 646 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 29 April 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 April 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 April 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 April 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1909
AMY BOCK. (Clutha Leader 30-4-1909) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 May 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
1 May 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 May 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 May 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1909
APPLICATIONS FOB PATENTS. (Progress, 01 May 1909) Progress · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1909
HOCKEY. (Star, 01 May 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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