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 79 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 1930s
15 Oct 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 15 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1935
CHRISTCHURCH TRAMS (Evening Post, 15 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1935
TUNNEL ROAD SCHEME (Evening Post, 15 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 15 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1935
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 15 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1935
CHRISTCHURCH MEETING (Evening Post, 16 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1935
INTER-ISLAND MATCH (Evening Post, 16 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1935
'Gangster Ball' held by the Richmond Hill Golf Club, Christchurch: many original costumes seen at a most successful function by Auckland Weekly News; W. McKaskell · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Oct 1935
Successful conclusion of Christchurch Queen Carnival in aid of funds for the relief of distress: spectacular coronation ceremony by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Oct 1935
Spectators in front of the clubhouse on the Shirley Links watching play on the 18th green. S. H. Gibbs (Nelson), has sunk his putt Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Oct 1935
Further snapshots at the New Zealand Golf Championship tournament at the Shirley Links. Christchurch on Saturday Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Oct 1935
From left: C. C. Clements (Russley), T. F. Healey, A. E. Guy (Tapuata) and B. M. Silk (Hutt) Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
17 Oct 1935
PLAY AT SHIRLEY (Evening Post, 17 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1935
THE PLAY AT SHIRLEY (Evening Post, 17 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 17 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 18 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1935
GOLF TOURNEYS (Evening Post, 18 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1935
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 18 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1935
SILK AND HORNABROOK (Evening Post, 19 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1935
SHAW DETHRONED (Evening Post, 19 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1935
DROWNED IN RIVER (Evening Post, 21 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 21 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1935
Green and' Hahn. Plioto. CHAMPION GOLFERS WITH THEIR TROPHIES.—^. Murray (Auckland), winner of- the New Zealand open and professional golf championships, played at Shirley, Christchurch, last week. Right, J. P. Hornabrook (Masterton), winner of. the New Zealand amateur ■'-'"• –; golf championship.-. (Evening Post, 21 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1935
CHRISTCHURCH SESSIONS (Evening Post, 22 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1935
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1935
Annual Canterbury provincial contest for brass and pipe bands held at Amberley: success of Christchurch Highland Pipe Band by Auckland Weekly News; E. H. Buckley · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Oct 1935
B. M. Silk (Hutt) Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Oct 1935
J. P. Mortland (Taihape) Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Oct 1935
H. A. Black (Miramar) Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Oct 1935
J. L. Black (Hutt) Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Oct 1935
J. L. Mackay (Timaru) Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Oct 1935
T. B. Ferguson (Otago) Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Oct 1935
Final of the New Zealand Amateur Golf Championship at Shirley, Christchurch: success of J. P. Hornabrook, of Masterton Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
24 Oct 1935
CHRISTCHURCH RANKINGS (Evening Post, 24 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 25 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 25 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1935
WELLINGTON SPRING MEETING (Evening Post, 25 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1935
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 25 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 25 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1935
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 25 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1935
WOMEN'S INSTITUTES (Evening Post, 25 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 26 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1935
RAIN AT CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 26 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1935
A NEW STATION (Evening Post, 28 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1935
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE (Evening Post, 29 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1935
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1935
LEPERS AT MAKOCAI (Evening Post, 29 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 30 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1935
CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH (Evening Post, 30 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1935
Table made from forty-six thousand matches by Auckland Weekly News; Photo-News Agency · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
30 Oct 1935
Christchurch bridal couple by Auckland Weekly News; J. Murphy · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
30 Oct 1935
Parade of competitors at the recent technical college annual athletic sports meeting in Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
30 Oct 1935
Youthful golfers compete on their own links: play by members of the Islington Village Green Golf Club, near Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; M. Grant · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
31 Oct 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 31 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1935
CHRISTCHURCH EAST (Evening Post, 31 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1935
ADDINGTON SALE. (Evening Post, 31 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
THE DEADLY CROSSING (Evening Post, 01 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
PERSONAL (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
CHRISTCHURCH TOTALS (Evening Post, 01 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
A CHANGE OF STABLES (Evening Post, 01 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1935
BANKS PENINSULA RACES (Evening Post, 01 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1935
RADIO PROGRAMMES (Evening Post, 02 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 02 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1935
CITY LIBRAEY NEEDED (Evening Post, 04 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1935
GOLF (Evening Post, 05 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1935
PERSONAL.NOTES (Evening Post, 05 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1935
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1935
COSMIC RAY STUDY (Evening Post, 05 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1935
BENZOL CONTRACT (Evening Post, 05 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 06 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1935
RICCARTON NOTES (Evening Post, 06 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1935
Springtime in the capital city of Canterbury Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Nov 1935
Attractive costuming at St. Saviour's fair, Christchurch: stall- holders in their picturesque gowns by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Nov 1935
Starting the game early by Auckland Weekly News; M. Grant · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Nov 1935
Weekend bivouac at the Addington Showgrounds for technical units of the territorial forces at Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; E. H. Buckley · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
7 Nov 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 07 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1935
CHRISTCHURCH NORTH (Evening Post, 07 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1935
ATHLETICS (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1935
PERSONAL (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1935
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 09 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1935
RADIO PROGRAMMES (Evening Post, 09 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1935
TROTTING CUP FIELD (Evening Post, 09 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 11 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 November 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1935
AVIATION NEWS (Evening Post, 12 November 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1935
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 November 1935) 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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