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 95 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
9 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 November 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1911
DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times 11-9-1911) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH DAY BY DAY. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 November 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1911
SALE OF YEARLINGS (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 November 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1911
TO-MORROWS RACING AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 10 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1911
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 11 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH CONTEST. (NZ Truth, 11 November 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1911
A RESERVOIR BURSTS. (Mataura Ensign 11-12-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1911
THE WOOL SALES DISPUTE. (Evening Post, 13 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1911
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 13 November 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1911
MATCHES ELSEWHERE. (Evening Post, 13 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1911
ENGLAND v. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 November 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1911
C.J.C. MEETING (Hawera & Normanby Star, 13 November 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1911
NEWS ITEMS OF THE DOMINION. (Grey River Argus, 14 November 1911) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1911
FATAL TRAM ACCIDENT (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 November 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH SITTINGS (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 November 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1911
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Taranaki Daily News 15-11-1911) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1911
GOVERNOR'S SOUTH ISLAND TOUR. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 November 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH SITTINGS. (Colonist, 16 November 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1911
THE GOVERNOR'S MOVEMENTS. (Evening Post, 16 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1911
THE POSITION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 16 November 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1911
The Mecca Of New Zealand Racegoers Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Nov 1911
The Principal Agricultural Exhibition Of The South Island Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
17 Nov 1911
FIRE AT RICCARTON. (Mataura Ensign 17-11-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1911
CANTERBURY NOTES. (NZ Truth, 18 November 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1911
SUMNER CANAL. (Evening Post, 18 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
A BLAZE AT NEW BRIGHTON (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 November 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
PECULIAR RAILWAY ACCIDENT. (Grey River Argus, 20 November 1911) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
A RAILWAY COLLISION. (Colonist, 20 November 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 November 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
MATCHES ELSEWHERE. (Evening Post, 20 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 20 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
FIRES. (Ashburton Guardian, 20 November 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
FIRES. (Colonist, 20 November 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1911
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 20 November 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
21 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS. (Colonist, 21 November 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1911
WORKERS' HOMES. (Evening Post, 22 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1911
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 22 November 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1911
WORKERS' HOMES. (Mataura Ensign 22-11-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1911
MR DICKIE AT ALLENTON. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 November 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Nov 1911
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 November 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1911
ROSE SHOW. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 November 1911) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1911
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 24 November 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 25 November 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1911
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Northern Advocate, 25 November 1911) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1911
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 27 November 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1911
THE GENERAL ELECTION. (Grey River Argus, 27 November 1911) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1911
MATCHES ELSEWHERE. (Evening Post, 27 November 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH SEATS (Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 November 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1911
NOMINATIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 November 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1911
CRICKET. (Mataura Ensign 27-11-1911) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1911
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 November 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1911
ANNIVERSARY NOTES. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1911
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1911
CANTERBURY MOTES. (NZ Truth, 02 December 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHUROH COMPETITIONS. (Otago Daily Times 12-4-1911) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1911
DAMAGE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 07 December 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1911
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 07 December 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
8 Dec 1911
ACCIDENTS & DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1911
THE ELECTIONS. (Feilding Star, 08 December 1911) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1911
TOWN EDITION (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 December 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHURCH CITY. (Evening Post, 09 December 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1911
THE CHRISTCHURCH SEATS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 December 1911) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1911
THE POSITION IN CHRISTCHURCH (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 December 1911) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1911
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 09 December 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1911
A RESERVOIR BURSTS (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 December 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1911
ATHLETICS. (Ashburton Guardian, 11 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1911
A RESERVOIR BURST. (Grey River Argus, 11 December 1911) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1911
RESERVOIR BURSTS. (Evening Post, 11 December 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1911
THACKER AND DAVEY IN SECOND BALLOT. (Evening Post, 12 December 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHURCH EAST. (Thames Star, 12 December 1911) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHURCH EAST POSITION. (Northern Advocate, 13 December 1911) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1911
IN CANTERBURY.' PREDICTIONS RISKY. (Evening Post, 13 December 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHURCH DAY BY DAY. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1911
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Colonist, 14 December 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1911
POLLING DAY. (Marlborough Express, 14 December 1911) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1911
THE ELECTIONS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 December 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1911
KEEN INTEREST IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 December 1911) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1911
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1911
ROWING. (Otago Daily Times 14-12-1911) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1911
THE DAVIS CUP. (Colonist, 15 December 1911) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1911
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Clutha Leader 15-12-1911) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1911
ELECTION ECHOES. (NZ Truth, 16 December 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1911
CANTERBURY NOTES. (NZ Truth, 16 December 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1911
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (NZ Truth, 16 December 1911) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1911
THE SCHOOLS. (Evening Post, 16 December 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1911
Page XIII Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 18 December 1911) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1911
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHURCH TRAGEDY. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1911
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1911
The Fight For The Davis Cup Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Dec 1911
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1911
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1911
CHRISTCHURCH IMPRESSIONS (Evening Post, 23 December 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1911
SOUTH ISLAND. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 December 1911) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1911
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1911
FOUND DEAD IN BED. (Evening Post, 26 December 1911) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1911
A BURGLARY EPIDEMIC. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 December 1911) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1911
DISGRUNTLED CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 26 December 1911) Evening Post · 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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