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 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 · 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
20 May 1916
TROTTING AT NEW BRIGHTON (Evening Post, 20 May 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1916
CHRISTCHURCH MURDER (Thames Star, 20 May 1916) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1916
NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING MEETING (Evening Post, 22 May 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1916
SPORTS AND PASTIMES (Ashburton Guardian, 22 May 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1916
CHRISTCHURCH MURDER (Thames Star, 22 May 1916) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 May 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1916
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 May 1916) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1916
AMBULANCE WAITED. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 26 May 1916) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1916
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 May 1916) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1916
DOMINION TELEGRAMS. (Taranaki Daily News 26-5-1916) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1916
LIGHT LITERATURE " (NZ Truth, 27 May 1916) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1916
CHESS. (Grey River Argus, 29 May 1916) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1916
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 May 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1916
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, MAY 30, 1916. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 May 1916) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1916
NEWS OF THE DAY. (Colonist, 31 May 1916) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1916
DEATH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 June 1916) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 03 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jun 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 June 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1916
CHRISTCHURCH CASES (NZ Truth, 03 June 1916) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1916
HOCKEY. (Observer, 03 June 1916) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1916
MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 05 June 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1916
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 08 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1916
CHRISTCHURCH LADY. (Ashburton Guardian, 08 June 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 June 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1916
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Taranaki Daily News 6-11-1916) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 13 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jun 1916
NEW ZEALAND ARMY (Evening Post, 13 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1916
THE ROLL OF HONOUR (Otago Daily Times 14-6-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1916
LIST ISSUED TO-DAY (Evening Post, 15 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1916
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 15 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1916
PERSONAL. (Taranaki Daily News 15-6-1916) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1916
RECRUITING. (Ashburton Guardian, 16 June 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1916
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 16 June 1916) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1916
EXTRA EDITION. (Evening Post, 16 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1916
HANMER CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL. (Otago Daily Times 16-6-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1916
Y.M.C.A. WAR FUND. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 June 1916) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1916
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 21 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1916
SANITATION. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 June 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1916
Untitled (Colonist, 21 June 1916) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times 22-6-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1916
FAT STOCK. (Northern Advocate, 23 June 1916) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1916
THE SOCIAL SPHERE (Observer, 24 June 1916) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1916
AUSTRALIAN ARMY (Evening Post, 24 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1916
Page 9 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times 24-6-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1916
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 June 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1916
CHRISTCHURCH POVERTY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 June 1916) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1916
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Clutha Leader 27-6-1916) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1916
SICK AND WOUNDED (Evening Post, 28 June 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1916
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 June 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1916
SICK AND WOUNDED (Evening Post, 01 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1916
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 July 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1916
NEW ZEALAND ARMY (Evening Post, 04 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1916
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 04 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1916
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1916
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMWAYS (Evening Post, 06 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1916
PERSONAL. (Feilding Star, 06 July 1916) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1916
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 July 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1916
NEW ZEALAND ARMY (Evening Post, 08 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1916
AUSTRALIAN ARMY (Evening Post, 08 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1916
FOUND DROWNED (Evening Post, 10 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1916
PEDIGREE HOLSTEINS. (Taranaki Daily News 7-10-1916) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1916
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 July 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1916
ACCIDENTS & DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 July 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1916
LIST ISSUED TO-DAY (Evening Post, 13 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1916
DIED OF WOUNDS. (Evening Post, 17 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1916
LAST NIGHT'S LIST (Evening Post, 18 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1916
NEW ZEALAND ARMY (Evening Post, 20 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1916
THE ROLL OF HONOUR (Otago Daily Times 21-7-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1916
NEW ZEALAND ARMY (Evening Post, 22 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 1916
DOMINION TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 22 July 1916) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1916
The Critic (NZ Truth, 22 July 1916) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1916
LAST NIGHT'S LIST (Evening Post, 25 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1916
THE ROLL OF HONOUR (Otago Daily Times 25-7-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 26 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1916
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Daily Times 26-7-1916) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1916
TO-DAY'S HEAVY LIST (Evening Post, 27 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1916
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 July 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1916
IP-DAY'S CASUALTY LIST (Evening Post, 28 July 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1916
SUPPLYING "SWANK" (NZ Truth, 29 July 1916) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1916
MILLS, THE MORMON (NZ Truth, 29 July 1916) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1916
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 August 1916) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1916
ITEMS OF INTEREST (Marlborough Express, 02 August 1916) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1916
TRAIN DERAILED. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 August 1916) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1916
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 03 August 1916) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
3 Aug 1916
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Evening Post, 03 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1916
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 03 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1916
CHRISTCHURCH LADY (Marlborough Express, 03 August 1916) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1916
SERVICES IN CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 04 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1916
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 August 1916) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1916
LATE SPORTING (Evening Post, 04 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1916
Page 12 Advertisements Column 6 (NZ Truth, 05 August 1916) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1916
THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY (Evening Post, 05 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1916
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 07 August 1916) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1916
EXTRA EDITION. LATE SPORTING (Evening Post, 09 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1916
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 10 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Aug 1916
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 10 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1916
LATE SPORTING (Evening Post, 10 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1916
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 10 August 1916) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1916
Pte. Alf. A. Blunt, of Christchurch, killed in action Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries

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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