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.

78,630 records matching 87 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 1920s
16 Jan 1928
BOWLING TOURNEY (Evening Post, 16 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1928
DOMINION TOURNEY (Evening Post, 17 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1928
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1928
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1928
BOWLING (Evening Post, 17 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1928
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1928
PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP (Evening Post, 18 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1928
SCARLET FEVER (Evening Post, 18 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1928
From the Creases (NZ Truth, 19 January 1928) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1928
Brighton's Booster (NZ Truth, 19 January 1928) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1928
Lads Of Christchurch Lend A Helping Hand Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jan 1928
An Attractive Summer Pastime In Christchurch City, Canterbury Province, South Island of New Zealand by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
20 Jan 1928
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 20 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1928
BOWLING (Evening Post, 20 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1928
RADIO PROGRAMMES (Evening Post, 21 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1928
PLAY ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 23 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1928
Page 15 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 24 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1928
Page 6 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1928
Page 18 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 26 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1928
The New Zealand Bowling Championship Tourney Concluded In Christchurch, Canterbury, Last Saturday by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Jan 1928
The Fine Block Of Hospital Buildings for the Treatment Of Tubercular Patients on the Cashmere Hills, Near Christchurch, Canterbury by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
27 Jan 1928
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1928
RADIO PROGRAMMES (Evening Post, 27 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1928
Page 28 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 28 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1928
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 28 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1928
RADIO PROGRAMMES (Evening Post, 28 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1928
CHRISTCHURCH FINALS (Evening Post, 30 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1928
PLAY ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 30 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1928
RADIO PROGRAMMES (Evening Post, 30 January 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1928
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 31 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 31 January 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1928
GOLF AT CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 01 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1928
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 01 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1928
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. (NZ Truth, 02 February 1928) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1928
Page 10 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 02 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1928
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1928
PERSONAL (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1928
A FAST MILE (Evening Post, 04 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1928
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA (Evening Post, 06 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1928
PLAY ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 06 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1928
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 07 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1928
FARMER IN A RAGE (Evening Post, 07 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1928
Page 18 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 08 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1928
FAIR ENOUGH (NZ Truth, 09 February 1928) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1928
A Comprehensive View of the Beach And Picnicking Grounds At Pleasant Point, South Brighton by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
10 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1928
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1928
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1928
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 11 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1928
PLAY ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 13 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1928
WOMEN IN PRINT (Evening Post, 16 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Feb 1928
EAST IS EAST (NZ Truth, 16 February 1928) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1928
POLO TOURNEY (Evening Post, 16 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1928
Mr. Norton Francis (Christchurch) Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Feb 1928
The New Church of England Hospital opened in Christchurch, Canterbury by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Feb 1928
Trotting Match Between Two New Zealand Champions At Christchurch Last Saturday by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Feb 1928
New Zealand's First Church Of England Hospital Opened In Christchurch, Canterbury, Last Week by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
17 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1928
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1928
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 18 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Feb 1928
AT RICCARTON (Evening Post, 20 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1928
PLAY ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 20 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1928
SHUNTING FATALITY (Evening Post, 20 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1928
BAND CONTEST (Evening Post, 21 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1928
WOMEN IN PRINT. (Evening Post, 21 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1928
DEATHS. (Evening Post, 21 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1928
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1928
SHARE MARKET (Evening Post, 21 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1928
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1928
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 22 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Feb 1928
AT THE BUTTS (Evening Post, 22 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1928
SHARE MARKET (Evening Post, 22 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1928
Page 16 Advertisements Column 1 (NZ Truth, 23 February 1928) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1928
BAND CONTEST (Evening Post, 23 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1928
CHRISTCHURCH EGG SALES. (Evening Post, 23 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1928
BUILDERS' CONFERENCE (Evening Post, 23 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1928
Page 13 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 23 February 1928) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1928
The Canterbury Polo Tournament, Held In Christchurch Last Week Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
24 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1928
BAND CONTEST (Evening Post, 24 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1928
PROFESSIONAL GOLF (Evening Post, 24 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1928
WELLINGTON REGATTA (Evening Post, 24 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1928
LOST METHODIST HATS (Evening Post, 24 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1928
BAND CONTEST (Evening Post, 25 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1928
MANAVVATU TROTTING CLUB'S HANDICAPS (Evening Post, 25 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1928
BAND CONTEST FINALS (Evening Post, 27 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1928
PLAY ELSEWHERE (Evening Post, 27 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1928
Extension to the Christchurch Municipal Baths by Municipal Electricity Department · MED Historical Photographs · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
28 Feb 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 28 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1928
NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB'S HANDICAPS (Evening Post, 28 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1928
GOOD SCORING (Evening Post, 28 February 1928) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1928
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 28 February 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1928
Inner Millbrook Reserve album cover Millbrook Reserve and other Christchurch landscapes · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Mar 1928
New Zealand Band Contests In Christchurch: Wanganui, The Winning Pipe Band by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Mar 1928
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 March 1928) Ellesmere Guardian · 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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