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.

79,547 records matching 89 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
7 Feb 1910
SPOUTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 07 February 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1910
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 07 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 07 February 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1910
CRICKET. (Poverty Bay Herald, 07 February 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1910
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 2-7-1910) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Feb 1910
THE NEW BRIGHTON FATALITIES. (Colonist, 08 February 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1910
NEW BRIGHTON FATALITY (Marlborough Express, 08 February 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1910
BATHING FATALITY. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 08 February 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1910
PROSECUTIONS AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 08 February 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1910
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH DROWNING. ACCIDENT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1910
NEW BRIGHTON FATALITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1910
Page 22 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 09 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SUPREME COURT THE COURTS. CHRISTCHURCH SUPREME COURT (Hawera & Normanby Star, 10 February 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1910
A Summer's Afternoon On The Avon River At Christchurch, South Island, N.Z. Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Feb 1910
NEW BRIGHTON DROWNING FATALITY. (Evening Post, 11 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1910
New Brighton Drowning Case. (Northern Advocate, 11 February 1910) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1910
GENERAL TELEGRAMS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 February 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH'S REPRESENTATIVES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1910
THE NEW BRIGHTON FIRE (Taranaki Daily News 2-11-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1910
THE NEW BRIGHTON FATALITY. (Marlborough Express, 12 February 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SHOWS. (NZ Truth, 12 February 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 February 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH BOWLERS DEFEAT DUNEDIN. (Evening Post, 14 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1910
A ROMAN CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL. (Evening Post, 14 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1910
MATCHES ELSEWHERE. (Evening Post, 14 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL. (Mataura Ensign 14-2-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1910
LIBERAL GIVING. (Colonist, 15 February 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1910
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH MAYORALTY. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES (Grey River Argus, 17 February 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1910
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1910
A COUNTESS "COURTED". (NZ Truth, 19 February 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SHOWS. (NZ Truth, 19 February 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1910
LAND SALE. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1910
ARRANGEMENTS AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1910
CRICKET. (Evening Post, 21 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1910
CRICKET. (Mataura Ensign 21-2-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1910
OBITUARY. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 22 February 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1910
A SUDDEN DEATH. (Grey River Argus, 22 February 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1910
HUMAN REMAINS. (Grey River Argus, 22 February 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1910
A GRUESOME FIND. (Ashburton Guardian, 22 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1910
YOUTHS AT WINCHES. (Evening Post, 22 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1910
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1910
PERSONAL. (Marlborough Express, 22 February 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1910
RECEPTION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 February 1910) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
22 Feb 1910
HUMAN BONES UNCOVERED. (Mataura Ensign 22-2-1910) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1910
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1910
MANOEUVRES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 23 February 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1910
MANOEUVRES AT HALSWELL. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1910
ON THE ALERT. (Evening Post, 23 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1910
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Evening Post, 23 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1910
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Grey River Argus, 24 February 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
KITCHENER. (Feilding Star, 24 February 1910) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
LORD KITCHENER'S VISIT. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 24 February 1910) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
MANOEUVRES AT HALSWELL (Ashburton Guardian, 24 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
OPERATIONS AT CHRISTCHUROH. (Colonist, 24 February 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 24 February 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
THE CANTERBURY MANOEUVRES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1910
THE DOMINION DEFENCES. (Taranaki Daily News 24-2-1910) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1910
SHIP'S LIFEBELTS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 February 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1910
METHODIST CHURCH. (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 February 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1910
THE NEW PRESIDENT. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 February 1910) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES (Otago Daily Times 25-2-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Evening Post, 26 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 26 February 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
METHODIST MINISTRY (Evening Post, 26 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
THE NEW PRESIDENT. (Marlborough Express, 26 February 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
THE LIFE-BELTS AT NEW BRIGHTON. (Evening Post, 26 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 26 February 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH SHOWS. (NZ Truth, 26 February 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1910
NEW BRIGHTON LIFEBELTS (Otago Daily Times 26-2-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH RECATTA. (Colonist, 28 February 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1910
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Evening Post, 28 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1910
London Offices of the New Zealand Associated Press (Wellington Evening Post, New Zealand Herald, Christchurch Press and Otago Daily Times). The Associated Press has commodious offices on the first floor of this building, which is situated in a prominent position in Fleet Street, the heart of the great newspaper centre of London. Visitors from Wellington who desire to see the ' Evening Post' will find a copy of toe paper filed in the office. (Evening Post, 28 February 1910) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1910
IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 February 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1910
Athletics. (Northern Advocate, 28 February 1910) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1910
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS. (Otago Daily Times 28-2-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1910
FIRST READING OF STATIONS. (Marlborough Express, 01 March 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1910
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Colonist, 01 March 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1910
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 01 March 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1910
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 March 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1910
LIFEBELTS WASHED ASHORE (Marlborough Express, 01 March 1910) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1910
Grey River Argus and Blackball News. PUBLISHED DAILY. WEDNESDAY, March 2nd., 1910 (Grey River Argus, 02 March 1910) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1910
Lord Kitchener in Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Webb · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Mar 1910
The N.Z. Tramways Federation conference by New Zealand Graphic; Wheeler and Son · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Mar 1910
The ambulance division and cadets in the march past by New Zealand Graphic; Webb · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Mar 1910
On A South Island Country Road by Auckland Weekly News; W. Elliston · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Mar 1910
The Most Popular Event Of Lord Kitchener's Visit To Christchurch Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Mar 1910
The Empire's Foremost Soldier Reviews The School Cadets Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Mar 1910
Lord Kitchener Arriving At Addington, Christchurch, By Motor Car To Review The Cadets, February 22, 1910 Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Mar 1910
Visit Of The Famous Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener To New Zealand Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Mar 1910
Guns Of The 'E' Battery Field Artillery In Action During The Manœuvres At Halswell, Christchurch, February 23, 1910 Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Mar 1910
SOUTH ISLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION (Otago Daily Times 3-3-1910) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1910
SHOOTING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 March 1910) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1910
TRENTHAM RIFLE SHOOTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 05 March 1910) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1910
CLEANING CHRISTCHURCH. (NZ Truth, 05 March 1910) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1910
DOMINION RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Colonist, 05 March 1910) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1910
MIXED BATHING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 07 March 1910) Poverty Bay Herald · 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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