How many records does the archive hold?

93,783 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.

77,921 records matching 32 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 · Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · Digital Public Library of America · 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
2006
Toilets in 214 Tuam Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2006
Exterior of 214 Tuam Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2006
Former Chemistry and School of Art buildings Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2006
Isaac Theatre Royal Christchurch views, pre 2010 earthquakes · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 Jan 2006
ChristChurch Cathedral spire Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Jan 2006
ChristChurch Cathedral Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
22 Jan 2006
New Regent Street Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
26 Jan 2006
ChristChurch Cathedral southwestern aspect Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
26 Jan 2006
ChristChurch Cathedral spire Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
26 Jan 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
13 Apr 2006
Christchurch Municipal Chambers Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Apr 2006
Graduands processing down Worcester Boulevard Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Apr 2006
Graduation at Christchurch Arts Centre Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Apr 2006
Graduation Day at the Arts Centre Greg O’Beirne collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
13 Apr 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
9 Aug 2006
Ngakihi, Notoacmea elongata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834) Molluscs · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
9 Aug 2006
Ngakihi, Notoacmea potae Nakano, Marshall, Kennedy & Spencer, 2009 Molluscs · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
24 Aug 2006
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
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
16 Nov 2006
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register Removals · New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · about 1 place
23 Nov 2006
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · 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
2007
Corner of Oxford Street and Norwich Quay Christchurch views, pre 2010 earthquakes · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 3 places
1 Feb 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
24 Feb 2007
62 London Street, 1851 Grubb Cottage by geoftheref · Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Ara Flickr · Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage · about 1 place
17 Mar 2007
Montreal Street and Worcester Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
17 Mar 2007
Montreal Street and Armagh Street Cafe Cecil collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
24 May 2007
Wendy Holdings Limited (in liquidation) New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
24 May 2007
Wendy Limited (in liquidation) New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Jun 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register Removals · New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · about 1 place
20 Jul 2007
marine gastropod, Notoacmea scapha (Suter, 1907) Molluscs · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
29 Jul 2007
Mother shield fern, Polystichum proliferum (R.Br.) C.Presl Plants · Te Papa Collections Online · no. 924136 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
29 Jul 2007
Mother shield fern, Polystichum proliferum (R.Br.) C.Presl Plants · Te Papa Collections Online · no. 1872245 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
6 Sept 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
18 Sept 2007
Christchurch tunnel, Arras by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
18 Oct 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
18 Oct 2007
Pagsag Holdings Limited (in liquidation) New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
25 Oct 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 4 places
1 Nov 2007
In Bankruptcy New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Nov 2007
BS (Southern) Limited (in liquidation) New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Nov 2007
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 4 places
29 Nov 2007
GPG Holdings Limited (in liquidation) New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
13 Dec 2007
BS (Auckland) Limited (in liquidation) New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
13 Dec 2007
Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
22 Dec 2007
Carex pendula by Jon Sullivan · iNaturalist NZ — Mātaki Taiao · iNaturalist NZ — Mātaki Taiao · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Pancake race competitors Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Christchurch Casino vs Christchurch City Mission Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 3 places
5 Feb 2008
Competitor from Christchurch City Mission Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Shrove Tuesday pancake race Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Christian World Service vs City Mission Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Cathedral Whippets vs Methodists Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Bank, Casino, and City Mission in pancake race Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Cathedral Whippets outside cathedral Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
5 Feb 2008
Pancake race in Cathedral Square Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Cathedral Whippets team Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Competitor from Christchurch Casino Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Christchurch City Mission competitor Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
5 Feb 2008
Christchurch City Mission team Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
7 Feb 2008
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
14 Feb 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 Mar 2008
Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
6 Mar 2008
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
23 Mar 2008
Riverside Christian Fellowship Centre Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 Mar 2008
Kaiapoi Railway Station Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
31 Mar 2008
Mona Vale gatehouse Christchurch 2008-2009 · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 Apr 2008
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
17 Apr 2008
Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
3 May 2008
Avon River towards Armagh Street bridge by Donna Robertson · Donna Robertson collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
8 May 2008
Styx Mill Retirement Village Limited (in liquidation) New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
9 May 2008
15 Worcester Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
18 May 2008
McLean’s Mansion Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
19 May 2008
Hagley Park Afternoons · Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · about 1 place
20 May 2008
Pillar capitals at Canterbury Museum Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
22 May 2008
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 2008
St Barnabas Anglican Church Christchurch 2008-2009 · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
24 Jun 2008
Northern Giant Petrel, Macronectes halli Birds · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
26 Jun 2008
Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
26 Jun 2008
Advertisement of Application for Putting Company into Liquidation New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
29 Jun 2008
Christchurch Musical Society:Grand Christmas performance of Handel's oratorio "The Messiah" in the Palace Rink by the Christchurch Musical Society, assisted by members of the Liedertafel, Motett Societies, and all the leading choirs in Christchurch and t by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 02 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 03 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 04 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 05 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 06 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 07 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 08 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 09 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Townsend Telescope Pre-Earthquake Photographs 10 by Dale Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
2 Jul 2008
Observatory Tower Photograph 01 by Graeme Kershaw Publisher: Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Canterbury · UC QuakeStudies · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies
3 Jul 2008
Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd:Whitcombe and Tombs Limited, Cashel St, Christchurch. Whitcombe & Tombs Limited, lith. [Front cover. 1884] by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
15 Jul 2008
Worcester Street from Montreal Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
6 Aug 2008
Western central city by Greg Dowson · Greg Dowson collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
9 Aug 2008
Bollard and Bridge of Remembrance Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 Aug 2008
St Augustine’s Anglican Church Christchurch 2008-2009 · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
28 Aug 2008
The Bridge of Remembrance Christchurch 2008-2009 · 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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