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 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 · 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
26 Jun 1913
BURGLARY EPIDEMIC (Marlborough Express, 26 June 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1913
A CHRISTCHURCH BENEFACTION. (Colonist, 26 June 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1913
Untitled (Ashburton Guardian, 26 June 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1913
The irrepressible students of Christchurch Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
27 Jun 1913
EXTRA EDITION. STUDENTS CONDUCT COLLEGE GOVERNORS' VIEW (Evening Post, 27 June 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1913
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 June 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1913
CHRISTCHURCH BURGLARIES. (Colonist, 28 June 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1913
LEAGUE MATCH (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 June 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1913
THE CHRISTCHURCH BURCLARIES. (Colonist, 30 June 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1913
CHRISTCHURCH SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Ashburton Guardian, 30 June 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1913
CHRISTCHURCH BURGLARIES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 June 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1913
MOTOR-CYCLING (Evening Post, 30 June 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1913
CHRISTCHURCH INQUESTS. (Mataura Ensign 30-6-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH BURGLARIES. (Colonist, 01 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH BURGLARIES (Thames Star, 01 July 1913) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1913
CRICKET. (Taranaki Daily News 7-1-1913) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1913
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES (Taranaki Daily News 7-1-1913) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Taranaki Daily News 7-1-1913) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1913
PERSONAL. (Marlborough Express, 02 July 1913) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Feilding Star, 03 July 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 July 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1913
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 04 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1913
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 04 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Taranaki Daily News 7-6-1913) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1913
WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. (Ashburton Guardian, 07 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH BURGLARIES. (Colonist, 08 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH BURGLARS. (Thames Star, 08 July 1913) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 July 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1913
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Feilding Star, 09 July 1913) Feilding Star · 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
10 Jul 1913
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH BURGLARIES. (Colonist, 11 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1913
SENSATION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 11 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH ROBBERIES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 July 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1913
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Feilding Star, 12 July 1913) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1913
OTHER JUNIOR MATCHES (Evening Post, 14 July 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1913
BUSINESS NOTICES. (Colonist, 15 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1913
PRECAUTIONS IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 16 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1913
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 17 July 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1913
TWO DEATH IN CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 19 July 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1913
PARS ABOUT PEOPLE (Observer, 19 July 1913) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1913
RATING UNIMPROVED VALUES. (Northern Advocate, 22 July 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 July 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1913
PRECAUTIONS IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 24 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1913
THE VERY BEST THING. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1913
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 July 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1913
PERSONAL. (Colonist, 25 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH ACCIDENTS. (Mataura Ensign 25-7-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Clutha Leader 25-7-1913) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1913
A CHRISTCHURCH INQUEST. (Colonist, 26 July 1913) Colonist · 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
26 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1913
PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE (Evening Post, 28 July 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH SHOOTING AFFAIR. (Colonist, 28 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 July 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1913
FIRES. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 29 July 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1913
CHRISTCHURCH RESIDENCE BURNT. (Colonist, 30 July 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1913
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 July 1913) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1913
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 30 July 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1913
FOOTBALLERS FOR AMERICAN TOUR. (Northern Advocate, 31 July 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 July 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1913
Artistic And Extensive by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
31 Jul 1913
COMMERCIAL. (Mataura Ensign 31-7-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1913
N.Z. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 01 August 1913) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1913
CHRISTCHURCH WEIGHTS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 01 August 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1913
SPORTING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 August 1913) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1913
CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 01 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1913
C.I.C. HANDICAPS (BY TELEGRAPH-PRESS ASSOCIATION.) (Evening Post, 01 August 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1913
CHRISTCHURCH WEIGHTS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 02 August 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1913
JAM FACTORY BURNT. (Northern Advocate, 02 August 1913) Northern Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1913
Fashionable Maori Wedding. (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 August 1913) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1913
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1913
CHRISTCHURCH SESSIONS. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1913
FIRES. (Ashburton Guardian, 05 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · 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
6 Aug 1913
THE CITY. (Ashburton Guardian, 06 August 1913) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1913
LATE SPORTING (Evening Post, 06 August 1913) Evening Post · 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
7 Aug 1913
EMPLOYMENTIN CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 07 August 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1913
INTERESTING CHRISTCHURCH CASE. (Colonist, 07 August 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1913
Light And Power For Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Hinge, L. · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
8 Aug 1913
MAIL NOTICES (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 August 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1913
OUT DOOR SPORTS (Observer, 09 August 1913) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
9 Aug 1913
NEWS AND NOTES. (NZ Truth, 09 August 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1913
W. WHITTA v. (A Christchurch ''Sport^. (NZ Truth, 09 August 1913) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1913
SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 09 August 1913) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1913
GRAND NATIONAL ACCEPTANCES (Evening Post, 09 August 1913) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1913
CHRISTCHURCH SHOOTING AFFAIR. (Colonist, 09 August 1913) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1913
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Mataura Ensign 8-10-1913) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1913
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 August 1913) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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