How many records does the archive hold?

81,477 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.

“"Addington"”, the shelf

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

6,174 records matching 97 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
27 Dec 1912
AT CHRISTCHURCH (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 December 1912) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 22 January 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1913
UNITED METHODISTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 February 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1913
COMPENSATION FOR LAND. (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 March 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 20 March 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1913
THE BEARY CASE. (Grey River Argus, 07 April 1913) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1913
GENERAL TELEGRAMS. (Taranaki Daily News 14-4-1913) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 May 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1913
H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND. (Poverty Bay Herald, 15 May 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1913
STAY IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 16 May 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1913
THE BATTLESHIP'S VISIT. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 May 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1913
OUR DREADNOUGHT. (Taranaki Daily News 16-5-1913) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1913
NEW ZEALAND ALLIANCE (Marlborough Express, 13 June 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1913
LAKE COLERIDGE WORKS MACHINERY ARRIVING, (Evening Post, 14 June 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1913
THE MILLING TRADE. (Otago Daily Times 19-6-1913) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1913
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 10 July 1913) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1913
FOUND FROZEN. (NZ Truth, 26 July 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1913
HOCKEY. (Ashburton Guardian, 07 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1913
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1913
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES (Evening Post, 14 August 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1913
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Colonist, 16 August 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1913
DWELLINGS FOR WORKERS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 20 August 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1913
SUICIDE, (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 August 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1913
Two Winners At The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club's Meeting At Addington, Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
29 Aug 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 29 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1913
BY-LAWS AID STOCK DRIVING (Otago Daily Times 15-9-1913) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 27 September 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 October 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1913
ADDINGTON LIVESTOCK MARKET (Colonist, 16 October 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1913
CYCLING. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1913
ROAD RACE RECORD (Evening Post, 27 October 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1913
TIMARU-CHRISTCHURCH ROAD RAGE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 October 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1913
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Mataura Ensign 29-10-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 October 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1913
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 05 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1913
DEATH AT ADDINGTON. (Colonist, 06 November 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1913
ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 06 November 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · 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
14 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH TROTS. (Colonist, 14 November 1913) Colonist · 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
15 Nov 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 November 1913) Ashburton Guardian · 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
19 Nov 1913
SPECIALS ASSEMBLE (Evening Post, 19 November 1913) Evening Post · 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
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
SECRECY IN CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 22 November 1913) Evening Post · 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
24 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 November 1913) Hawera & Normanby 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
25 Nov 1913
CHRISTCHURCH QUIET. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 November 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1913
Racing In Harness by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
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
4 Dec 1913
Quelling The Strike In The South by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Dec 1913
LYTTELTON BUSY AGAIN (Evening Post, 12 December 1913) Evening Post · 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
ADDINGTON CAMP BREAKS UP. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 December 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 December 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1914
DEATH IN HOSPITAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 06 January 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1914
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 08 January 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1914
BREACH OF THE DEFENCE ACT (Otago Daily Times 14-1-1914) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1914
ADDINGTON MARKETS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 January 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1914
ADDINGTON STOCK SALE. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 29 January 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1914
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 February 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1914
AMATEUR ATHLETICS (Evening Post, 23 February 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1914
AVIATION. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 09 March 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1914
FLIGHT AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 09 March 1914) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1914
CHRISTCHURCH RAM AND EWE FAIR. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 March 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 April 1914) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1914
ACCEPTANCES FOR TO-DAY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 April 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1914
ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET (Colonist, 30 April 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1914
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 08 May 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS (Evening Post, 12 May 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1914
COMPETITIONS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 12 May 1914) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS (Grey River Argus, 12 May 1914) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS (Evening Post, 13 May 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH MUSICAL COMPETITIONS. (Colonist, 13 May 1914) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 May 1914) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETI- TIONS. (Otago Daily Times 13-5-1914) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1914
COMMERCIAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 May 1914) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1914
CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES (Evening Post, 25 May 1914) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1914
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (NZ Truth, 06 June 1914) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1914
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 June 1914) Ashburton Guardian · 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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