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.

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

71,248 records matching 91 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
6 Nov 1909
ITEMS OF INTEREST. (Marlborough Express, 06 November 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 06 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1909
ADDINGTON SALES. (Taranaki Herald, 08 November 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1909
LAWN TENNIS. (Star, 08 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 08 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · about 1 place
9 Nov 1909
EXTENDING CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1909
POULTRY NOTES. (Otago Witness, 10 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1909
OMSIUM GATHERUM (Otago Witness, 10 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1909
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 10 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1909
METROPOLITAN TROTS. (Evening Post, 10 November 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1909
THE HOLIDAY. (Taranaki Herald, 10 November 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1909
MAIL NOTICES. (Marlborough Express, 10 November 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 10 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1909
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times 11-10-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1909
THE EXPRESS TRAIN FATALITY (West Coast Times, 11 November 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 November 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1909
CONFERENCE OF FIRE BOARDS (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 November 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1909
SALE OF YEARLINGS. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 November 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1909
C.J.C. SPRING MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 11 November 1909) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1909
AT CHRISTCHURCH (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 November 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1909
THE TURF. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Evening Post, 12 November 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1909
YEARLING SALES. (Taranaki Herald, 12 November 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1909
SPORTING. (Marlborough Express, 12 November 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1909
C.J.C. ACCEPTANCES. (Taranaki Herald, 12 November 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1909
SALE OF YEARLINGS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 November 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Nov 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 13 November 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
FOURTH GRADE. (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
COMMERCIAL NEWS. (West Coast Times, 13 November 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
TO CORRESPONDENTS. (Evening Post, 13 November 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
FEELING IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · no. 78.2 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
FEELING IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · no. 59.2 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 November 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1909
EXCITING INCIDENT. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 November 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Mataura Ensign 15-11-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1909
SPORTS AND PASTIMES. (Mataura Ensign 15-11-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 November 1909) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
16 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS. (Star, 16 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1909
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 November 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. (Star, 16 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Mataura Ensign 16-11-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
AWATERE ROAD BOARD. (Marlborough Express, 17 November 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) November 15. (Otago Witness, 17 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Star, 17 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 17 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH, November 15. (Otago Witness, 17 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 17 November 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 17 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1909
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 November 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1909
DISMISSALS FROM ADDINGTON. (Evening Post, 19 November 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MURDER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 November 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Nov 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 November 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 20 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
SHIPPING- TELEGRAMS. (Star, 20 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 20 November 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
LACCING BEHIND. (Poverty Bay Herald, 20 November 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
TO SAVE CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 20 November 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 20 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1909
PERSONAL. (Marlborough Express, 20 November 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 November 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH SITTINGS. (Colonist, 23 November 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH PRODUCE MARKET (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 November 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
23 Nov 1909
HMS Pioneer and HMS ChallengerJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73241 · Christchurch City Libraries
23 Nov 1909
HMS Pioneer and HMS ChallengerJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73266 · Christchurch City Libraries
24 Nov 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 24 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
24 Nov 1909
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH. November 17. (Otago Witness, 24 November 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1909
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 November 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1909
SUPPLIES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1909
THE TURF. NOTES AND COMMENTS. (Evening Post, 25 November 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1909
SOUTH ISLAND POULTRY ASSOCIATION. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 November 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1909
CHRISTCHURCH SUPPLIES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 November 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1909
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 26 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 November 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1909
A MUCH-TRAVELLED LETTER. (Evening Post, 26 November 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1909
Akaroa and harbour from Morgans RoadJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73242 · Christchurch City Libraries
26 Nov 1909
Akaroa and harbour from Morgans RoadJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73246 · Christchurch City Libraries
26 Nov 1909
Akaroa Harbour looking southwestJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
26 Nov 1909
Akaroa and harbour from Morgans RoadJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 73257 · Christchurch City Libraries
27 Nov 1909
Plan, Kowhai Estate land for sale by Christchurch Press Co. Ltd; Kennedy Bros & Morgan Licensed Surveyors · Hawke's Bay Museum · Hawke's Bay Museum
27 Nov 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Nov 1909
THE CHILDREN'S DAY. (Star, 27 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 November 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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