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 98 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
11 Nov 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 11 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 November 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Nov 1908
LATE NEW ZEALAND NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 11 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1908
METROPOLITAN TROTS. (Grey River Argus, 11 November 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1908
H. G. Ell, Christchurch South by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 November 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 November 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1908
TOWN EDITION. (Marlborough Express, 12 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1908
IMPORTED DEER. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 November 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1908
A CONTRADICTION. (Grey River Argus, 13 November 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1908
SALE OF YEARLINGS. (Marlborough Express, 13 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1908
LATE SPORTING. (Evening Post, 13 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1908
Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 13 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Nov 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Nov 1908
Page 17 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Free Lance, 14 November 1908) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Nov 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1908
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 14 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1908
DISTRICT COMPETITIONS. (Star, 14 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1908
FOURTH GRADE. (Star, 14 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1908
Page 19 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 14 November 1908) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 16 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
HOTEL BURNED. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 November 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 16 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
CANTERBURY RACES. (Taranaki Herald, 16 November 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
CRICKET IN OTHER CENTRES. A SENSATIONAL SCORE. [BY TELEGRAPH.- PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, 14th November. (Evening Post, 16 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
SPORTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 November 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1908
60-MILE MOTOR ROAD. AMERICAN SPEEDWAY TO COST OVER £500,000. (Evening Post, 16 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
HANMER SPRINGS. (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Nov 1908
AT THE BOOTHS. (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
MARRIAGE. (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
SUDDEN DEATH. (Nelson Evening Mail, 17 November 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 17 November 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
DESTRUCTION BY FIRE. (Marlborough Express, 17 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH CARNIVAL. (Taranaki Herald, 17 November 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
AGRICULTURAL AND FARM IMPLEMENTS. (Marlborough Express, 17 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
NORTH CANTERBURY SEATS. (Marlborough Express, 17 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
FIRE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 17 November 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
THE GENERAL ELECTIONS. YESTERDAY'S POLLING. (Star, 18 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
18 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING MEETING. (Otago Witness, 18 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 18 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
RANGITIKEI. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 November 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 18 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
THE LOCAL OPTION POLL. (Marlborough Express, 18 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
RESULT OF THE POLLS. (Grey River Argus, 18 November 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
OTHER PLACES. (Bush Advocate, 18 November 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1908
OTHER ELECTORATES. (Marlborough Express, 18 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1908
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 19 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1908
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH EAST SEAT. (Marlborough Express, 19 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1908
Christchurch East. (Wanganui Herald, 19 November 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH EAST. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 November 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 20 November 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH" COMPETITIONS. (Star, 20 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1908
FOUND DROWNED. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 20 November 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Bush Advocate, 20 November 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
21 Nov 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 21 November 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
21 Nov 1908
BOWLING. (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 21 November 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 21 November 1908) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
Page 21 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Free Lance, 21 November 1908) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
CRICKET. (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
THIRD GRADE. (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
DISTRICT COMPETITIONS. (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
FOURTH GRADE. (Star, 21 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Colonist, 21 November 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
ADDINGTON SALES. (Taranaki Herald, 21 November 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1908
OMNIUM GATHERUM (Otago Daily Times 21-11-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1908
THREE-FIFTHS MAJORITY. (Marlborough Express, 23 November 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1908
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH. (Otago Daily Times 23-11-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1908
THE AVON CONTEST. (Star, 24 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · no. 62.2 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1908
THE AVON CONTEST. (Star, 24 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · no. 62.4 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1908
BARE MAJORITY QUESTION. (Poverty Bay Herald, 24 November 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1908
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 24 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH (Bush Advocate, 24 November 1908) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1908
A NEW CHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 November 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Mataura Ensign 24-11-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 November 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1908
THE PREVIOUS POLLS. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1908
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1908
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1908
The crowd in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, watching results of the elections on the 'Times' premises by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Nov 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 November 1908) 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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