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.

66,999 records matching 94 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 1940s
10 Apr 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Evening Post, 10 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1941
ADDINGTON TROTS (Evening Post, 10 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1941
Brookside (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1941
N.Z. METROPOLITAN TROTS (Evening Post, 12 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1941
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 12 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1941
KING POTTS AT ADDINGTON (Evening Post, 14 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1941
LIST OF NAMES (Evening Post, 14 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1941
Southbridge (Ellesmere Guardian, 15 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Apr 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 15 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1941
SOUTH ISLAND TRUNK (Evening Post, 15 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1941
KENTUCKY'S GREAT EASTER (Evening Post, 15 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 16 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1941
Ready for service overseas: the first farewell parade in Christchurch Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
18 Apr 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 18 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1941
Southbridge (Ellesmere Guardian, 18 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 18 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 19 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1941
GEORGE MEDAL (Evening Post, 19 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1941
ADDINGTON TROTS (Evening Post, 19 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1941
A DROP IN RETURNS (Evening Post, 19 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 21 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1941
DEATHS. (Evening Post, 23 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1941
ANZAC DAY (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 24 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 26 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1941
CHRISTCHURCH WOOL (Evening Post, 26 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1941
CASUALTY LIST (Evening Post, 26 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 28 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
28 Apr 1941
WEIGHT-LIFTING (Evening Post, 28 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1941
ROLL OR HONOUR (Evening Post, 29 April 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 April 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1941
Awards for gallantry Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
30 Apr 1941
New Zealand commemorates ANZAC Day with added thoughts for our soldiers in their desperate battles in Greece Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 May 1941
SONS OF TEMPERANCE (Evening Post, 01 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1941
THE CHURCH ARMY (Waiapu Church Gazette, 01 May 1941) Waiapu Church Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1941
C.E.M.S. (Waiapu Church Gazette, 01 May 1941) Waiapu Church Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1941
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 02 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1941
BROADCASTING (Evening Post, 03 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1941
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 05 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1941
WAR CASUALTIES (Evening Post, 05 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1941
CASUALTY LIST (Evening Post, 05 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 06 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1941
CASUALTY LIST (Evening Post, 07 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 07 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1941
AIRMAN KILLED (Evening Post, 08 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1941
SECOND N.Z.E.F. (Evening Post, 08 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1941
HERE AND THERE (Evening Post, 09 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 09 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 12 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1941
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 13 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1941
NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 13 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1941
POWER SUPPLY (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1941
Airmen parade in Christchurch at opening of recruiting campaign: scene at saluting base in Latimer Square Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
15 May 1941
BELFAST STOPPAGE (Evening Post, 15 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1941
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 15 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1941
HERE AND THERE (Evening Post, 15 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 15 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1941
BELFAST DISPUTE (Evening Post, 15 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 16 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 16 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1941
INVALIDED FROM FIJI (Evening Post, 17 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 17 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 19 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1941
CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 19 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1941
IN OTHER CENTRES (Evening Post, 19 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1941
Lincoln (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1941
PERSONAL MOTES (Evening Post, 20 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 20 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1941
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 21 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 21 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1941
Private C. W. Wells, of Redcliffs, Christchurch, died of sickness Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 May 1941
Diamond jubilee celebrations of Christchurch Boy's High School Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 22 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1941
PUBLIC NOTICES. (Evening Post, 22 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1941
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 22 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1941
ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 23 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1941
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1941
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 May 1941) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1941
MARRIAGES. (Evening Post, 24 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 May 1941
MR. C. F. TURNER (Evening Post, 24 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1941
OBITUARY (Evening Post, 26 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1941
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 26 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1941
RUGBY LEAGUE (Evening Post, 26 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1941
WAR EXPENSES (Evening Post, 26 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1941
NEW ZEALAND CASUALTIES (Evening Post, 27 May 1941) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places

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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