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.

79,526 records matching 99 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
3 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jul 1909
SPORTING. (Feilding Star, 03 July 1909) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 03 July 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 03 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 03 July 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
THE MAILS. (Grey River Argus, 03 July 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 1909
MARRIAGES. (Star, 05 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jul 1909
DOMAINS BOARD. (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jul 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
MATCHES IN THE CENTRES. (Marlborough Express, 06 July 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
BIRTHS. (Star, 06 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
EGG-LAYING COMPETITIONS. (Otago Daily Times 7-6-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH GAMES. (Mataura Ensign 7-6-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 07 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Jul 1909
TRAMWAY POLLS. (Star, 07 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
Guy, photo. A GLIAIPSE OF THE AVON, CHRISTCHURCH, FROM CAMBEIDGE TE ERACE, SHOWING- COLOMBO STREET BRIDGE. (Otago Witness, 07 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 07 July 1909) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. ( From Our Own Correspondent.) (Otago Witness, 07 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
8 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1909
MIDLAND RAILWAY WORKS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 July 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
Page 16 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 08 July 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 08 July 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1909
ARBITRATION COURT. (Marlborough Express, 08 July 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jul 1909
MARRIAGE. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 July 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1909
A CHAIRMAN'S ORDEAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 July 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1909
A PLETHORA OF APPLICANTS (Marlborough Express, 09 July 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 10 July 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
GOLF. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (West Coast Times, 10 July 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
JUNIORS. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH v. MERIVALE. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
DEATHS: (Evening Post, 10 July 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
NEXT SATURDAY. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
OPAWA, N.Z. (Poverty Bay Herald, 10 July 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
NEXT SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
SENIORS. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
THIS AFTERNOON'S MATCHES. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
FINED FOR EXCESSIVE SPEED (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 July 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1909
EAST CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL. (Star, 12 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (West Coast Times, 12 July 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1909
OBITUARY. (Star, 12 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1909
CATHEDRAL SQUARE INDICTED. (Star, 13 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1909
DEATHS. (Star, 13 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1909
THE RUGBY GAME. (Taranaki Herald, 13 July 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
LAST NIGHT'S NEW ZEALAND NEWS (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 July 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 14 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. CHRISTCHURCH, July 9. (Otago Witness, 14 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 14 July 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES (Otago Witness, 14 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
THE WATER SUPPLY. (Star, 14 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 14 July 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
NATIONAL DEFENCE. (Taranaki Daily News 14-7-1909) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1909
Page 1098 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 15 July 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1909
SHEEP ON THE LINE. (Star, 15 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1909
FIRE AT NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 15 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 July 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
BOXING. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 July 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
BOXING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 July 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
CONCERTS IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 16 July 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
BIRTHS. (Star, 16 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
BENEFIT CONCERTS IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Evening Post, 16 July 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Colonist, 16 July 1909) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
PERSONAL. (Star, 16 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
BOXING. (Star, 16 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1909
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH (Grey River Argus, 16 July 1909) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jul 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 17 July 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
JUNIORS. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
THIS AFTERNOON'S MATCHES. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
PRESIDENT'S. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
BOXING. (West Coast Times, 17 July 1909) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
OLD BOYS v. CHRISTHURCH. (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 17 July 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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