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 99 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
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
PUTATIVE PATERNITY. (NZ Truth, 11 September 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
FIRE AT SUMNER. (Wanganui Herald, 11 September 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
FIRE. (Evening Post, 11 September 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
FOURTH CLASS. (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1909
SHOCKING RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (Colonist, 13 September 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1909
ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY. A MAN KILLED. (Evening Post, 13 September 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1909
A FATAL COLLISION. (Taranaki Daily News 13-9-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1909
A FATAL ACCIDENT. (West Coast Times, 14 September 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 September 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1909
DANGEROUS RAILWAY CROSSING. (Otago Witness, 15 September 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1909
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 15 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1909
Untitled (Star, 16 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1909
Page 1446 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 16 September 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1909
FIRE AT RICCARTON. (Colonist, 16 September 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 September 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1909
FIRES. (Wanganui Herald, 16 September 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1909
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 17 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1909
LATE NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 September 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
18 Sept 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Sept 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Sept 1909
TRAMWAY EXTENSIONS. (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 18 September 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
SUPPOSED SUICIDE. (Marlborough Express, 18 September 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
SUPPOSED SUICIDE. (Colonist, 18 September 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
PERSONAL. (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times 18-9-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Per United Press Association ) CHRISTCHURCH, September 19. (Wanganui Herald, 20 September 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 20 September 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1909
FOOTBALL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 September 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1909
A MENDICANT'S HONEYMOON. (Star, 22 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Sept 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1909
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 22 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1909
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT. (Colonist, 22 September 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1909
Page 1486 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 23 September 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1909
POSTAL REFORM. (Evening Post, 23 September 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH CURE. (Star, 24 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH CURE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 September 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Sept 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
OBITUARY. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 September 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH SPITTINGS' (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 September 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Taranaki Daily News 25-9-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH (Taranaki Herald, 27 September 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
DOMINION DAY. (West Coast Times, 27 September 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
CAUGHT BY A MACHINE BELT (Wanganui Herald, 27 September 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
A SHOCKING FATALITY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 September 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Taranaki Daily News 27-9-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1909
MINIATURE RIFLE RANGES. (Ashburton Guardian, 29 September 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1909
THE TARANAKI DAIRYING INDUSTRY. (Otago Witness, 29 September 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 29 September 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1909
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 September 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1909
MAGISTERIAL CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 September 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1909
CYCLE ROAD RACE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 30 September 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1909
THE DUNLOP ROAD SAGE. (Colonist, 30 September 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1909
The New Y.M.C.A. Building At The Corner Of Hereford-Street And Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch, N.Z. by Auckland Weekly News; W. Elliston · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Oct 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 October 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1909
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. (Grey River Argus, 01 October 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1909
TELEGRAMS. (West Coast Times, 01 October 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1909
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Taranaki Herald, 01 October 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1909
CASUALTIES., (Hawera & Normanby Star, 01 October 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1909
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 01 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place

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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