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.

“"a"”, the shelf

Every record the archive holds about Christchurch, the oldest first. The originals live at the provider each row links to.

68,135 records matching 100 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 1910s
11 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH. (Feilding Star, 12 November 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1913
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 12 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1913
METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. (Colonist, 12 November 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1913
THE LATEST. (Feilding Star, 13 November 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1913
C.J.C MEETING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 November 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 13 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. (Mataura Ensign 13-11-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Colonist, 14 November 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 November 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Feilding Star, 14 November 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1913
METROPOLITAN TROTTING MEETING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 14 November 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1913
MAN BURNT TO DEATH. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Northern Advocate, 15 November 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
BURNED TO DEATH. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 17 November 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
TELEGRAMS DOMINION NEWS ITEMS (Grey River Argus, 17 November 1913) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
FIRE. (Colonist, 17 November 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Feilding Star, 17 November 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
C.J.C. SPRING MEETING. (Northern Advocate, 17 November 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
SPORTING. (Colonist, 17 November 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 17 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH CRIMINAL CASES. (Colonist, 18 November 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Northern Advocate, 18 November 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1913
BURNED TO DEATH. (Clutha Leader 18-11-1913) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Northern Advocate, 19 November 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1913
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 20 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Northern Advocate, 20 November 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH CRIMINAL CASES. (Colonist, 20 November 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1913
KILLED BY A TAXI-CAB (Evening Post, 20 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 20 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1913
LYTTELTON SEAT (Evening Post, 20 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1913
A WARDER KILLED (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 November 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1913
KILLED BY A TAXI-CAR. (Marlborough Express, 21 November 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1913
Christchurch Christians. (NZ Truth, 22 November 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1913
A "SPECIAL" ATTACKED (Evening Post, 22 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 22 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Feilding Star, 24 November 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1913
A BLOODLESS VICTORY. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 24 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1913
CRICKET. (Mataura Ensign 24-11-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH QUIET. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 November 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1913
IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Feilding Star, 25 November 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH DRIVERS (Evening Post, 25 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Feilding Star, 26 November 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH CARTERS (Evening Post, 26 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1913
DUNEDIN SHOW (Evening Post, 26 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Mataura Ensign 26-11-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1913
CRICKET. (Marlborough Express, 27 November 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 27 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1913
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 28 November 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Northern Advocate, 28 November 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Northern Advocate, 29 November 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 29 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1913
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1913
IN OTHER CENTRES (Evening Post, 01 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1913
SUCCESSFUL OPENING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 02 December 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Dec 1913
BREAKING UP CAMP AT ADDINGTON. (Marlborough Express, 02 December 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1913
CHRISTCHURCH SPECIALS (Evening Post, 02 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1913
CHURCH CHOIRS UNION. (Otago Daily Times 12-2-1913) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Feilding Star, 03 December 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1913
THE PRIME MINISTER. (Otago Daily Times 12-3-1913) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1913
FEDERATION LEADER SENTENCED. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1913
CASE AGAINST W. T. MILLS DISMISSED (Evening Post, 04 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 05 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 December 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1913
A CHRISTCHURCH TRAGEDY. (Mataura Ensign 12-5-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1913
ALL QUIET AT CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 06 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1913
VICTORIA v. QUEENSLAND. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 December 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1913
MATCHES ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 08 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1913
MYSTERIOUS CHRISTCHURCH OUTBREAK. (Colonist, 08 December 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1913
AT CHRISTCHURCH (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 December 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 08 December 1913) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1913
LITTLE RIVER NEWS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 December 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1913
SEATOUN BOYS' COLLEGE (Evening Post, 09 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 December 1913) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1913
CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALE. (Colonist, 11 December 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 December 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Dec 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 12 December 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Clutha Leader 12-12-1913) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1913
ELDERLY MAN'S DEATH (Hawera & Normanby Star, 13 December 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1913
CHRISTCHURCH SPECIALS DISBAND. FEDERATION STILL RETICENT. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1913
ACCIDENTS & DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1913
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Evening Post, 13 December 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1913
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 December 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1913
ADDINGTON CAMP BREAKS UP. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 December 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1913
COUNTY CENTRES. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 13 December 1913) Colonist · 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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