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.

“K + K”, the shelf

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

8,313 records matching 100 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
26 Jun 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 June 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1909
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 30 June 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1909
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 07 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1909
GOLF. (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 14 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES (Otago Witness, 14 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jul 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH TRAFFIC. (Mataura Ensign 19-7-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1909
FOOTBALL. (Star, 21 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1909
OUR MINERAL RESOURCES. (Taranaki Herald, 22 July 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 July 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1909
GOLF. (Nelson Evening Mail, 23 July 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 28 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1909
PERSONAL ITEMS. (Otago Witness, 28 July 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1909
WEATHER IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Mataura Ensign 8-1-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1909
A STRANGE QUEST. (Otago Witness, 04 August 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Marlborough Express, 07 August 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
10 Aug 1909
BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. (Star, 10 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 11 August 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 11 August 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1909
MARRIAGES. (Star, 12 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1909
HOCKEY. (Star, 14 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1909
THE ART OF MUSIC. (Taranaki Herald, 17 August 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Aug 1909
ADDINGTON STOCK SALE. (Evening Post, 19 August 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1909
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 24 August 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Aug 1909
ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS. (Ashburton Guardian, 24 August 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1909
Page 28 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 26 August 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 August 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1909
THIRD GRADE. (Ashburton Guardian, 27 August 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1909
CHRISTCHURCH V. UNITED BAYS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 August 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 September 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1909
CHRISTCHURCH MATCHES. (Otago Daily Times 9-3-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1909
FOURTH CLASS. (Star, 11 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL, (Otago Witness, 15 September 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 29 September 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1909
MAGISTERIAL CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 September 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 September 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Oct 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 06 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Oct 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Oct 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Oct 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1909
PIONEER RECOLLECTIONS. (Mataura Ensign 10-9-1909) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 October 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Oct 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1909
RICCARTON v. EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 20 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1909
CHRISTCHURCH TRAGEDY. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 October 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 October 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
SWIMMING. (Star, 23 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Nelson Evening Mail, 23 October 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1909
PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON. (Evening Post, 26 October 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1909
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 27 October 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Oct 1909
SPORTING. (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 October 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1909
CRICKET. (Star, 30 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1909
Page 12 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 October 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1909
CRICKET. (Otago Daily Times 11-1-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1909
The Akaroa Mail FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1909. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 November 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1909
DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH (New Zealand Tablet, 04 November 1909) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 05 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 08 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Nov 1909
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times 11-10-1909) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1909
Page 11 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 November 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Mataura Ensign 15-11-1909) Mataura Ensign · 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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