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 97 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 1910s
10 Nov 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 November 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1910
LATE SPORTING. (Evening Post, 10 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1910
C.J.C. ACCEPTANCES (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 November 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1910
TELEGRAMS. AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE. (Grey River Argus, 10 November 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1910
ESCAPEES FROM PRISON PUNISHED. (Evening Post, 10 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1910
SALE OF YEARLINGS. (Marlborough Express, 11 November 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 November 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1910
SALE OF YEARLINGS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 November 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1910
PERSONAL MATTERS. (Evening Post, 11 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1910
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 11-11-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1910
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (NZ Truth, 12 November 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1910
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 November 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 November 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1910
MATCHES ELSEWHERE. (Evening Post, 14 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1910
GOLF. (Evening Post, 14 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1910
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 14 November 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Thames Star, 14 November 1910) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1910
GOLF. (Otago Daily Times 14-11-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 November 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SESSIONS. (Thames Star, 15 November 1910) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1910
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 15 November 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1910
ROWDYISM IN CHRISTCHURCH (Colonist, 16 November 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1910
PUBLIC WORKS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 November 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1910
CASHMERE HILLS SANATORIUM. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 November 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1910
RELEASED! (NZ Truth, 19 November 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1910
DEATHS. (Evening Post, 19 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1910
TROTTING. (NZ Truth, 19 November 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 November 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1910
CRICKET. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 November 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1910
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 November 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1910
CRICKET. (Mataura Ensign 21-11-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1910
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Mataura Ensign 21-11-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 November 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1910
GENERAL TELEGRAMS, (Hawera & Normanby Star, 22 November 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1910
LIFE SAVING SOCIETY. (Northern Advocate, 23 November 1910) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 23 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1910
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 24 November 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1910
PERSONAL. (Taranaki Daily News 24-11-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1910
ACROSS THE STRAIT. (Marlborough Express, 28 November 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Nov 1910
THEFTS OF JEWELLERY. (Evening Post, 28 November 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1910
JEWEL ROBBERIES. (Marlborough Express, 28 November 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 28 November 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1910
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Colonist, 28 November 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1910
SOUTH' AFRICA v. QUEENSLAND. (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 November 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1910
CRICKET. (Mataura Ensign 28-11-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 30 November 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1910
MOTORMAN KILLED. (Ashburton Guardian, 30 November 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 December 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1910
Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1910. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Dec 1910
Newtons WaterfallJan Shuttleworth collection Jessie Buckland collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Dec 1910
Canterbury Notes. (NZ Truth, 03 December 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1910
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 03 December 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1910
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Taranaki Daily News 12-3-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Mataura Ensign 12-4-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1910
FOOTBALL (Otago Daily Times 12-5-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ohinemuri Gazette, 07 December 1910) Ohinemuri Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1910
SPORTING. (Mataura Ensign 12-7-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1910
THE CHRISTCHURCH EXPRESS (Grey River Argus, 08 December 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1910
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Feilding Star, 08 December 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1910
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 December 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 08 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 December 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1910
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 10 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1910
BATHING IN THE BRINY. (NZ Truth, 10 December 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1910
ADDINGTON. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 December 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1910
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Mataura Ensign 12-11-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
TWO BOYS DROWNED. (Evening Post, 12 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
THE FIRST TEST MATCH. (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 December 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
CRICKET. (Evening Post, 12 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 12 December 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
GENERAL TELEGRAMS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 12 December 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 12 December 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE. (Colonist, 12 December 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
GENERAL TELEGRAMS (Taranaki Daily News 12-12-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1910
ST. PATRICK'S COLLEGE (Taranaki Daily News 12-12-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Dec 1910
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 December 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1910
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 December 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · about 1 place
14 Dec 1910
THE HOLIDAY PROBLEM. (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 December 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1910
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 15 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1910
A Curiosity From The Christchurch Museum by Auckland Weekly News; Edgar R. Waite · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Dec 1910
WAIREWA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 December 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1910
CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALE. (Colonist, 16 December 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB. (Grey River Argus, 16 December 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1910
SPORTING (Taranaki Daily News 16-12-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 17 December 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
Canterbury Notes. (NZ Truth, 17 December 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 17 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
FIRE NEAR CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 17 December 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 17 December 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
SPORTING. (Feilding Star, 17 December 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
AQUATICS. (Evening Post, 17 December 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1910
AKAROA REGATTA. (Otago Daily Times 17-12-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1910
TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 19 December 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1910
CANTERBURY REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 December 1910) Ashburton Guardian · 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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