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
15 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Colonist, 15 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1908
ANNIVERSARY DAY. (Star, 15 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1908
Stud Sheep for the Dominion (Wanganui Herald, 15 December 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1908
ITS EFFECT IN INDIGESTION. (Otago Witness, 16 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1908
NOTES BY LONG SLIP. (Otago Witness, 16 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1908
BOWLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 December 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB. (Grey River Argus, 16 December 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Colonist, 16 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH R.C. MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 16 December 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) December 14. (Otago Witness, 16 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
17 Dec 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 17 December 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 17 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 17 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH R. C. MEETING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 December 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 17 December 1908) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH B.C. MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 17 December 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 17 December 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Grey River Argus, 17 December 1908) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1908
AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 18 December 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1908
TWO-UP." (Marlborough Express, 18 December 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 18 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
A PENNANT. (Star, 19 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 19 December 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 19 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 19 December 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 19 December 1908) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
SWIMMING. (Star, 19 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1908
STUDENTS' CHRISTIAN UNION (Otago Daily Times 19-12-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1908
CANTERBURY JUNIOR REP. TEAM. (Evening Post, 21 December 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Colonist, 21 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 December 1908) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1908
The civil discord in Persia seems to be (Evening Post, 22 December 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1908
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 22 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1908
MARRIAGE. (Star, 22 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 23 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 8 (Colonist, 23 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Otago Witness, 23 December 1908) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 24 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
BOATING FATALITY ON THE AVON. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 24 December 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
FATALITIES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 24 December 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Taranaki Herald, 24 December 1908) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 December 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 24 December 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
Page 34 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 24 December 1908) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
DROWNING FATALITY. (Marlborough Express, 24 December 1908) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
DROWNED IN THE AVON. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 December 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
CRICKET. (Star, 24 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1908
CHRISTMAS IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 26 December 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 26 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
ALLEGED EXHIBITIONISTS. (NZ Truth, 26 December 1908) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
COURTS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 December 1908) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1908
TELEGRAMS (Otago Daily Times 26-12-1908) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 28 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1908
RECENT DROWNING IN THE AVON. (Colonist, 28 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
MARRIAGES. (Star, 29 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
TRAMS COMPARED, (Evening Post, 29 December 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
DEATHS. (Star, 29 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
FALLS MOUNTAIN HOUSE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 29 December 1908) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Colonist, 29 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
BILIOUS ATTACKS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 29 December 1908) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Herald, 29 December 1908) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1908
MEN FALL FROM TRAIN. (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 December 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 30 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
THE SUMMIT ROAD. (Star, 30 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 30 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
THE ELECTRIC STORM IN (Nelson Evening Mail, 30 December 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
NEW RACING BLOOD. (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 December 1908) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
PERSONAL (Star, 30 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS SOCIETY. (Star, 30 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Mataura Ensign 30-12-1908) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
DEATH. (Star, 31 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 31 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Colonist, 31 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
THE MOTOR RELIABILITY TRIALS. (Star, 31 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 31 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS SOCIETY. (Star, 31 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 31 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH LABOUR PROSPECTS. (Evening Post, 31 December 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Evening Post, 31 December 1908) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
31 Dec 1908
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Mataura Ensign 31-12-1908) Mataura Ensign · 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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