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 95 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
6 Nov 1907
PARLIAMENT. (Taranaki Herald, 06 November 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1907
CHESS MATCH. (Otago Witness, 06 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1907
SUDDEN DEATH. (Marlborough Express, 06 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Feilding Star, 06 November 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Grey River Argus, 06 November 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1907
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1907. (Bush Advocate, 07 November 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Nov 1907
LATE SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 07 November 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Colonist, 08 November 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1907
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1907. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1907
SALE OF YEARLINGS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 November 1907) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
9 Nov 1907
THE PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Nov 1907
PUBLIC WORKS ESTIMATES. (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
THE SOCIAL SPHERE (Observer, 09 November 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Colonist, 09 November 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
RAMBLING IN THE NORTH (Star, 09 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Feilding Star, 09 November 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Thames Star, 09 November 1907) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Clutha Leader 11-10-1907) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1907
C.J.C. SPRING MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1907
LATE SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 11-11-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
BOWLING. (Star, 12 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
CANTERBURY J.C. MEETING. (Bush Advocate, 12 November 1907) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
THE SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION (Star, 12 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Evening Post, 12 November 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1907. PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 November 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 12 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1907
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 12 November 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
FOUND DROWNED. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 November 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
A MAN FOUND DROWNED (Colonist, 13 November 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Marlborough Express, 13 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
FIRE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 13 November 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
Pound Drowned. (Wanganui Herald, 13 November 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
PUBLIC WORKS ESTIMATES. (Otago Witness, 13 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
THE ELDERSLIE YEARLINGS SALE. (Otago Witness, 13 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1907
THE MAILS (Grey River Argus, 13 November 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 14 November 1907) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1907
COMMERCIAL. (Mataura Ensign 14-11-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1907
The Grey River Argus and Blackball news. PUBLISHED DAILY. FRIDAY, November. 15th 1907. (Grey River Argus, 15 November 1907) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 15 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1907
BIRTH. (Star, 15 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1907
THE CHRISTCHURCH TRAGEDY. (Colonist, 15 November 1907) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
16 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 16 November 1907) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 16 November 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 16 November 1907) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
HEAVY TRAM TRAFFIC. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 November 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
THE ADDINGTON MURDER. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
IMPRISONED BOOKMAKERS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 16 November 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1907
The commencement of summer by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Nov 1907
Christ's College, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; New Zealand. Department of Tourist and Health Resorts and Publicity · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Nov 1907
The start for the stewards' handicap by New Zealand Graphic; Webb and Bunz (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Nov 1907
The finish for the New Zealand cup by New Zealand Graphic; Webb and Bunz (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Nov 1907
Frisco, winner of the New Zealand cup by New Zealand Graphic; Webb and Bunz (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
18 Nov 1907
LAND VALUES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
THE CITY'S SEWAGE. (Star, 18 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
MISCELLANEOUS WIRES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 18 November 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
DIOCESAN STANDING COMMITTEE. (Star, 18 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
IN OTHER CENTRES. (Evening Post, 18 November 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
THE ADDINGTON MURDER. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1907
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 18-11-1907) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
LAND VALUES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 19 November 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 November 1907) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
POULTRY JUDGES. (Marlborough Express, 19 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
THE CHRISTCHURCH TRAMS. (Wanganui Herald, 19 November 1907) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
SATURDAY'S CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 November 1907) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
POULTRY JUDGES. (Taranaki Herald, 19 November 1907) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 19 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1907
POULTRY JUDGES. (Taranaki Daily News 19-11-1907) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
N.I. POULTRY ASSOCIATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 November 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) (Otago Witness, 20 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH METROPOLITAN SHOW MR JOHN SMALL'S CHAMPION HORSE " BARON CARLTOX." MI! X. M. ORBELL'S CHAMPION BORDER LEICESTER EWE. CHAMPION BULL, " RILEY OF BEACLIEU FROM. CAX'IERBURY A(;RICULTURAL COLLEGK (Photos by Webb and Bunz) THE CHRISTCHURCH A. AXD P. ASSOCIATION'S METROPOLITAN S-HOW AT ADDINCTOX. (Otago Witness, 20 November 1907) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
POULTRY JUDGES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 November 1907) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 November 1907) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 20 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Nov 1907
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 21 November 1907) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON. (Feilding Star, 21 November 1907) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 November 1907) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Marlborough Express, 21 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 21 November 1907) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1907
CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. (Star, 21 November 1907) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1907
BIRTHS. (Star, 22 November 1907) 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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