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 11 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 2010s
19 Mar 2011
Outside Civil Defence headquarters Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2 Apr 2011
Christchurch Technical College Assembly Hall Canterbury Stories · no. 47172 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2 Apr 2011
Christchurch Technical College Assembly Hall Canterbury Stories · no. 47190 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2 Apr 2011
Christchurch Technical College Assembly Hall Canterbury Stories · no. 47418 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2 Apr 2011
William Sefton Moorhouse statue Tim Baird earthquake collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 52520635 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2 Apr 2011
William Sefton Moorhouse statue Tim Baird earthquake collection · Canterbury Stories · no. 52520620 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
7 Apr 2011
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
12 Apr 2011
Holy Trinity Church, 168 Stanmore Road Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
14 Apr 2011
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635697305 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636279324 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636282044 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635708123 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636290348 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635717521 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635719639 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635721929 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635724767 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636315588 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635739433 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636321416 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635743785 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636325280 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635747667 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636334478 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636336882 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636339298 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636341848 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636346142 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636348332 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636364376 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636368670 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635791447 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636373366 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636377120 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5636379768 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635806647 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Apr 2011
London Street demolitions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5635809381 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
22 Apr 2011
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 - Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings by Geoff Trotter · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
1 May 2011
Intersection of Cambridge Terrace and Worcester Street by Michael Williams · Michael Williams earthquake collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
1 May 2011
Gloucester Street Bridge closure by Michael Williams · Michael Williams earthquake collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
19 May 2011
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register Removals · New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · about 2 places
20 May 2011
Former, British Hotel by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692605 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Oxford Street by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692602 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Oxford Street by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692606 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Cnr Norwich Quay and Oxford St by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692604 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Oxford Street Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5752367929 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Oxford Street Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34869336 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Oxford Street Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5752373281 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Oxford Street Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34869334 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Former, British Hotel Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5752377089 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Former, British Hotel Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34869335 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Cnr Norwich Quay and Oxford St Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5752926586 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
20 May 2011
Cnr Norwich Quay and Oxford St Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34869333 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 May 2011
Lyttelton Library visit by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
23 May 2011
Lyttelton Library visit Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 5756914092 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 May 2011
Lyttelton Library visit Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34869290 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
9 Jun 2011
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
20 Jun 2011
Basic services information for quake residents Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Jun 2011
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 2011
Bishopscourt, 100 Park Terrace Heritage buildings documentation · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 Jul 2011
Several Wellington schools need earthquake strengthening Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jul 2011
List of Public Valuers New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
28 Jul 2011
Marriage Celebrants for 2011 Notice No. 65 Departmental · New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · about 1 place
3 Aug 2011
201 High Street Canterbury Stories · no. 66873 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
3 Aug 2011
201 High Street Canterbury Stories · no. 66882 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
3 Aug 2011
Earthquake damage at 201 High Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
3 Aug 2011
Rubble and debris at 201 High Street Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
11 Aug 2011
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
18 Aug 2011
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
15 Sept 2011
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
8 Nov 2011
Wellington firm attributes growth to diversity Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354603857 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868548 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354604913 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868546 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354605897 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868542 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Wreaths Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354607025 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Wreaths Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868544 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Wreaths Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354607765 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Wreaths Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868541 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Plaque Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354608541 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Plaque Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868539 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Wreaths Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354609261 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Wreaths Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868545 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354611655 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868543 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354613139 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868540 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354614095 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868538 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Plaque Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354614655 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Plaque Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868536 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Wreaths Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354615289 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Wreaths Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868537 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354616243 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868535 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 6354616633 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Nov 2011
Sergeant Henry Nicholas Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34868534 · 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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