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.

“The George”, the shelf

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

9,386 records matching 98 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 1900s
18 Jun 1901
THE ROYAL VISIT. ENTRY INTO WELLINGTON. (Evening Post, 18 June 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1901
SIGHT-SEEING AT ROTORUA. (Otago Witness, 19 June 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1901
Local and General (Thames Star, 19 June 1901) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 June 1901) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1901
THE ROYAL VISIT. (Clutha Leader 25-6-1901) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 June 1901) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1901
THE NELSON CELEBRATIONS. (Colonist, 29 June 1901) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 1901
The Great Military Review, Christchurch Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
5 Jul 1901
H.R.H the Duke inspecting veterans at the Christchurch Military Review, June 24, 1901 Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
10 Jul 1901
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 10 July 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 July 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1901
SOME OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL CADETS AT THE CHRISTCHURCH REVIEW. The following are included m the group „-Adjutant R. VI. Macpherson (Oanmru), Major Murray (North-Enat Valley School), C'.ipt Rclladu (Karon, Wellington), Lieutenant Bannemiiin (Nouiuil), Capt Pnngle (IMone, Wellington), Capt M'Luien (Alliany street), Capl P.ilpimi (.iMiltoil), Capt. Hempleman (Mt. Cook, Wullingt(.n), Majoi Hue (Oainaiu), Capt. HuiliiiMtiiuCuvenliani Ciulustiiul School), t'apl. IJctlmii (John&onville, Wellington), Capt. Hopkirk (Brooklyn, Wellington), Lieut. Robinson (Blenheim), Lieut. Dobie (Cavershaiu lnclustiuil School Cdpt. Hodge (Albany street), Capt. M'Lean (George street), Capt. M'Millan (Dunedin Normal), Lieut. Strong (High street), Ca.pt. J. W. Smit (High street), Lieut. Bum (Cavershanj In<Justnal School), Lieut. Earl (Oajnaru), Capt. Sturrock. (Otago Witness, 17 July 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 20 July 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jul 1901
NEWS ITEMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 20 July 1901) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1901
BOROUGH COUNCILS. (Star, 20 August 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1901
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 04 September 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1901
Nelson: SIXTY YEARS OF HISTORY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 07 September 1901) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 12 September 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 1901
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 September 1901) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1901
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 13 September 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 14-9-1901) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1901
MAGISTERIAL CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1901
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
23 Sept 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1901
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 25 September 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1901
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 September 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1901
Untitled (Thames Star, 02 October 1901) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 October 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1901
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 October 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1901
Untitled (Auckland Star, 14 October 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 October 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1901
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS (Grey River Argus, 21 October 1901) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Oct 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 October 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1901
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 23 October 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1901
DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 24 October 1901) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1901
SPORTING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 24 October 1901) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1901
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 04 November 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1901
PERSONAL. (Star, 04 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1901
PERSONAL. (Star, 09 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1901
CANTERBURY METROPOLITAN SHOW. OPENING DAY. (Otago Witness, 13 November 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1901
NOTES BY LONG SLIP. (Otago Witness, 13 November 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1901
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 18 November 1901) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1901
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 23 November 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Nov 1901
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 November 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Nov 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 27 November 1901) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 28 November 1901) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1901
Page 11 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times 12-1-1901) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1901
WELLINGTON NOTES. (Otago Witness, 04 December 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1901
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 12-9-1901) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1901
HOLIDAY VISITORS. (Auckland Star, 24 December 1901) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1901
POWER FOR CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Dec 1901
OLD WRITERS' WEEK. (Otago Witness, 25 December 1901) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1901
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 December 1901) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jan 1902
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. (Otago Witness, 01 January 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1902
MARRIAGES. (Star, 04 January 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1902
MARRIAGES. (Auckland Star, 10 January 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1902
The Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1902. BRITAIN AND GERMANY. (Wanganui Herald, 11 January 1902) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jan 1902
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 January 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1902
THE ARIADNE CASE. TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS. (Otago Witness, 15 January 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1902
SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS. (Auckland Star, 17 January 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1902
New Zealand. (Southland Times, 18 January 1902) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1902
Page 38 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 22 January 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1902
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 January 1902) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1902
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 27 January 1902) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 January 1902) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1902
MARRIAGES. (Auckland Star, 31 January 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jan 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Colonist, 31 January 1902) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1902
Page 34 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 05 February 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1902
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times 2-10-1902) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1902
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 17 February 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1902
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 20 February 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 February 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1902
List of the Killed and Wounded. (Wairarapa Daily Times, 01 March 1902) Wairarapa Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1902
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Star, 01 March 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1902
SEVENTH NEW ZEALANDERS' CASUALTIES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 March 1902) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1902
T.Y.M.I (Wanganui Herald, 01 March 1902) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1902
CABLE NEWS. (Evening Post, 03 March 1902) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 March 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Mar 1902
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 March 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1902
THE RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP. (Evening Post, 07 March 1902) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1902
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 March 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1902
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 March 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1902
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES & DEATHS. (Auckland Star, 14 March 1902) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1902
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 March 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1902
THE NOMINAL ROLL. (Otago Witness, 19 March 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
20 Mar 1902
Untitled (Mataura Ensign 20-3-1902) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1902
THE MOA. (Wanganui Herald, 29 March 1902) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1902
SPORTING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 April 1902) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1902
SPORTING IN NEW ZEALAND. (Otago Witness, 02 April 1902) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1902
TELEGRAMS (Southland Times, 04 April 1902) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1902
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 04 April 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1902
NOMINAL ROLL. (Star, 04 April 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1902
SPORT AND PASTIME. (Evening Post, 05 April 1902) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1902
THE TENTH CONTINGENT. (Otago Witness, 09 April 1902) Otago Witness · 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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