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 26 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 2000s
13 Nov 2003
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
4 Dec 2003
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
2004
Paragliding from Summit Road by Milly Hopkins · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2004
Taylors Mistake Bay by Milly Hopkins · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2004
Lyttelton Harbour by Milly Hopkins · Milly Hopkins collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
6 Jan 2004
New Zealand International Exhibition (Christchurch, 1906-1907):New Zealand International Exhibition held at Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand 1906-7. Certificate of attendance. This is to certify that [John R Johnson] of [Island Bay] visited the... by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
6 Jan 2004
Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Company Ltd:Order for Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Co Ltd, Christchurch, from Mr....... Please make as per following - Directions for self-measuring [Blank order form with space for filling in measurements]. Whitcombe & T by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
8 Jan 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Jan 2004
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
1 Feb 2004
An artic transport vehicle drives through a stream at the International Antarctic Center at Christchurch, New Zealand, on Feb. 1, 2005. Visitors can tour the center and learn about life and the mission on the Antarctic continent. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by TECH. SGT Joe Zuccaro) (Released) by Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense · Digital Public Library of America · Digital Public Library of America
26 Feb 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
11 Mar 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
18 Mar 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 May 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
27 May 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
24 Jun 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
29 Jul 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
5 Aug 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
2 Sept 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 2004
Artist unknown:New Zealand mail [Cover of coloured shaped pillar box novelty card, with address label tied on. ca 1910]. by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
9 Sept 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
16 Sept 2004
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
13 Oct 2004
Cliffs of Clifton by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Oct 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Oct 2004
Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Oct 2004
Floral clock in Victoria Square by Greg O’Beirne · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Oct 2004
Floral clock in Victoria Square garden by Greg O’Beirne · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Oct 2004
Classics Building at the Arts Centre by Greg O’Beirne · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Oct 2004
Townsend Observatory, Arts Centre by Greg O’Beirne · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
15 Oct 2004
Citizens' War Memorial Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Oct 2004
South-east across Cathedral Square by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Oct 2004
North Quadrangle, Arts Centre by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Oct 2004
Tulips and polyanthus in Victoria Square garden by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Oct 2004
Large weeping willow in Victoria Square by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Oct 2004
Inside the Bus Exchange by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Oct 2004
Kayaking at Antigua Boat Sheds by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Oct 2004
Sculpture of a pregnant woman Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Oct 2004
Statue of Robert Falcon Scott by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Oct 2004
Government Buildings, Worcester Street by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
11 Nov 2004
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
2005
Tutti Frutti performance in the Botanic Gardens Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 3 places
13 Jan 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
18 Jan 2005
A U.S. Air Force 729 Airlift Squadron navigator reads aboard a C-141C Starlifter cargo aircraft during Operation Deep Freeze, enroute to Christchurch, New Zealand, on Jan. 18, 2005.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Joe Zuccaro) (Released) by Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense · Digital Public Library of America · Digital Public Library of America
19 Jan 2005
Air Force Reserve 89th Airlift Squadron flight surgeon COL. Bill Hurd tries on cold weather pants while 445th Airlift Wing life support technician MASTER SGT. Al Berins ensures a proper fit during Operation Deep Freeze at Christchurch, New Zealand, on Jan. 19, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Joe Zuccaro) (Released) by Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense · Digital Public Library of America · Digital Public Library of America
21 Jan 2005
U.S. Air Force 452nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief STAFF SGT. Winston Demmin replaces a ground wire near the nose wheel of a C-141C Starlifter cargo aircraft in preparation for Operation Deep Freeze at Christchurch, New Zealand, on Jan. 21, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Joe Zuccaro) (Released) by Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense · Digital Public Library of America · Digital Public Library of America
22 Jan 2005
A slackwire walker performs in front of the Christchurch Chapel during Operation Deep Freeze at Christchurch, New Zealand, on Jan. 22, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Joe Zuccaro) (Released) by Department of Defense. American Forces Information Service. Defense Visual Information Center. 1994 · Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense · Digital Public Library of America · Digital Public Library of America
1 Feb 2005
Presants, Philip Robert, 1867-1942:New Zealand Shipping Co. Ltd. Calendar 1899. by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
26 Feb 2005
Rear of the Theatre Royal Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
26 Feb 2005
Crane and excavator behind Theatre Royal Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
4 Mar 2005
LIST OF MARRIAGE CELEBRANTS Departmental · New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · about 6 places
24 Mar 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
27 Mar 2005
Warner's Hotel and Lyttelton Times Company Ltd, Cathedral Square, Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
27 Mar 2005
Cathedral Square, Christchurch - Photograph taken by F G R by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
27 Mar 2005
Cathedral Square, Christchurch, showing the United Service Hotel by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
27 Mar 2005
Cathedral Square, Christchurch, showing the United Service Hotel on the right, and looking down Colombo Street by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
27 Mar 2005
Oxford Terrace alongside the Avon River, Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
27 Mar 2005
Madras Street Bridge across the Avon River, Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
3 Apr 2005
ChristChurch Cathedral on Sunday by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Apr 2005
ChristChurch Cathedral silhouetted against the sun by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Apr 2005
ChristChurch Cathedral on a Sunday by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Apr 2005
Cathedral Square, Christchurch, showing the United Service Hotel on the right, and looking down Colombo Street by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
3 Apr 2005
View of Sumner, near Christchurch, with the Sumner Public Library centre left by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
3 Apr 2005
View of the township of Sumner and Sumner Beach, near Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · no. 20171346470 · Alexander Turnbull Library
3 Apr 2005
View of the township of Sumner and Sumner Beach, near Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · no. 21452435668 · Alexander Turnbull Library
3 Apr 2005
View of the coast at Sumner and Cave Rock, near Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
3 Apr 2005
View of the township of Sumner, near Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
3 Apr 2005
View of Shag Rock at Sumner, near Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
11 Apr 2005
The Metro driveway by Greg O’Beirne · Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Apr 2005
Oxford Street and London Street in Lyttelton Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
14 Apr 2005
Gothic revival arches at the Arts Centre Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
14 Apr 2005
Ships in Lyttelton Port Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Apr 2005
Metal sculpture: taps, pipes and a pot Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Apr 2005
Oxford Street in Lyttelton Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
14 Apr 2005
Sumner Road intersection, Lyttelton Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
17 Apr 2005
214 Cashel Street panorama Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
17 Apr 2005
Building demolition on Cashel Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
17 Apr 2005
Demolished brick building on Cashel Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
17 Apr 2005
Cashel Street building demolition Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
17 Apr 2005
Bricks of a demolished building on Cashel Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
17 Apr 2005
Demolition site on Cashel Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 118132 · Christchurch City Libraries
17 Apr 2005
Demolition site on Cashel Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 118135 · Christchurch City Libraries
21 Apr 2005
Riccarton House attic Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
21 Apr 2005
Riccarton House back porch Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
21 Apr 2005
Riccarton House corner details Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
21 Apr 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
22 Apr 2005
LIST OF CIVIL UNION Departmental · New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · about 2 places
24 Apr 2005
Ivy growing up the back of a house Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
25 Apr 2005
Former Christchurch railway building on Moorhouse Avenue Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 May 2005
Movers truck on Salisbury Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 May 2005
Movers truck at 13 Salisbury Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
12 May 2005
Dissolution of Incorporated Societies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 May 2005
Chester Street East houses Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
19 May 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
5 Jun 2005
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
7 Jul 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Jul 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
21 Jul 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
10 Aug 2005
Antigua Boatsheds and the Avon River Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Fyffe House in Kaikōura Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Downtown Kaikōura Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries

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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