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.

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

66,999 records matching 28 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 Aug 2005
Rocky Kaikōura coast Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Beach rock art Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Kaikōura rail tunnel portal Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Rocky point at the head of a bay Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Wakatu Quay buildings Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Rock reef on the Kaikōura coast Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Point Kean lighthouse Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Rocky reef off Point Kean Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Twin Raramai road tunnels Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
The Old Convent bathroom Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
The Old Convent staircase Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
The Old Convent lounge and kitchen Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
The Old Convent fireplace Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
The Old Convent bed and breakfast Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Nun statue at The Old Convent Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Evening reading at The Old Convent Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Through a window at The Old Convent Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Seaward Kaikōura Range Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
Seaward Kaikōura Range sign at Point Kean Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
The Old Convent common room Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Aug 2005
The Old Convent lounge Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Aug 2005
Cramer Square and Cramer Centre Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Aug 2005
Windsor Hotel Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Aug 2005
Kaikōura coastline Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Aug 2005
A rocky bay in Kaikōura Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Aug 2005
Wrought iron gate at The Old Convent Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Aug 2005
Morning view at The Old Convent Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Aug 2005
Mona Vale gardens Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 Aug 2005
Avon River level-control weir at Mona Vale Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 Aug 2005
Victoria Street at night Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Aug 2005
Corner of Peterbrough Street and Victoria Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
27 Aug 2005
Stonework drain opening into Avon River Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
30 Aug 2005
ANGLERS’ NOTICE FOR FISH AND GAME REGIONS New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
30 Aug 2005
View of Christchurch from the Cathedral, looking up Colombo Street by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
30 Aug 2005
Manchester Street Bridge, Christchurch, across the Avon River by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
1 Sept 2005
Dissolution of Incorporated Societies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
4 Sept 2005
Cracroft Reserve Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
12 Sept 2005
Sign of the Kiwi sign plinth Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
12 Sept 2005
Sign of the Kiwi sign details Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Sept 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 2005
Telephone box in the snow Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
24 Sept 2005
Great Hall in the snow Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
24 Sept 2005
Snow on Salisbury Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Sept 2005
Clifton Hill, Christchurch by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
15 Oct 2005
Taylors Mistake bay Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
20 Oct 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
17 Nov 2005
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
18 Nov 2005
Chimney pots Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Nov 2005
School athletics day at QE2 Stadium Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Nov 2005
School children competing at QE2 Stadium Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Nov 2005
School running competition at QE2 Stadium Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Nov 2005
Athletics day at QE2 Stadium Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Nov 2005
Diving pool at QE2 Park Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Nov 2005
Recreational pools panorama at QE2 Park Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Nov 2005
Taking marks and a discus results at QE2 Stadium Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
15 Dec 2005
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
15 Dec 2005
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
19 Jan 2006
Bannister in provincial council buildings Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
19 Jan 2006
Ceiling of bay window Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
19 Jan 2006
Bay window ceiling Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 Jan 2006
ChristChurch Cathedral Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 Jan 2006
Hamish Hay Bridge and Captain Cook in Victoria Square Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Jan 2006
Captain James Cook statue in Victoria Square Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Jan 2006
Victoria Clock Tower and Victoria Mansions Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
22 Jan 2006
New Regent Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
22 Jan 2006
Bellamy’s building on the riverside Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
26 Jan 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
10 Feb 2006
Arts Centre North Quadrangle Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
23 Feb 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
9 Mar 2006
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 5 places
9 Mar 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
11 Mar 2006
[Postcard]. New Zealand International Exhibition. The camels. No. 22 / Alva Studio. [1906-1907]. by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
12 Mar 2006
Irish Pub in Lyttelton Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
13 Apr 2006
Graduands parade down Worcester Boulevard Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
13 Apr 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
1 Jun 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
22 Jun 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
23 Aug 2006
ANGLERS' NOTICE FOR FISH AND GAME REGIONS New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
24 Aug 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Sept 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
14 Sept 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
5 Oct 2006
Dissolution of Incorporated Societies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
7 Oct 2006
Villa with stone fence Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
12 Oct 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
2 Nov 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
16 Nov 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
16 Nov 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
23 Nov 2006
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
25 Nov 2006
Woodford: 399 Papanui Road Papanui Heritage Group collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
30 Nov 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
1 Dec 2006
W Strange & Company (Christchurch):Special display of early summer novelties in millinery, costumes, blouses, wash fabrics, robe lengths, neckwear, &c. Commencing Tuesday Sept[ember] 27th [1910?. Postcard] by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
7 Dec 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
2007
William Rolleston statue Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Jan 2007
Billens Building, High Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
18 Jan 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 3 places
15 Mar 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
17 Mar 2007
Montreal Street and Armagh Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
17 Mar 2007
Worcester Boulevard and bollard Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
8 Apr 2007
Poster bollard on Worcester Boulevard Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
8 Apr 2007
65 Cambridge Terrace Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place

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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