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 13 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
17 Nov 2011
26 Cranmer Square by Donna Robertson · Donna Robertson collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 Nov 2011
Peterborough Apartments turret by Donna Robertson · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 Nov 2011
Peterborough Apartments fenced off by Donna Robertson · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 Nov 2011
Damaged Peterborough Apartments by Donna Robertson · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 Nov 2011
Earthquake damage at Peterborough Apartments by Donna Robertson · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 Nov 2011
Peterborough Apartments from Montreal Street by Donna Robertson · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 Nov 2011
Close-up of Peterborough Apartments by Donna Robertson · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 Nov 2011
Peterborough Apartments entrance by Donna Robertson · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 Nov 2011
Christchurch Art Gallery from Worcester Boulevard by Donna Robertson · Donna Robertson collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
3 Dec 2011
Statue of James Edward Fitzgerald plinth and inscription by Donna Robertson · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
3 Dec 2011
Christchurch Botanic Gardens herb garden by Donna Robertson · Donna Robertson collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
3 Dec 2011
Rose garden at Christchurch Botanic Gardens by Donna Robertson · Donna Robertson collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
2012
Characterisation of ground conditions in the Christchurch Central Business District UC Research Repository · University of Canterbury Library · about 1 place
2012
Built in faith: Catholic churches of the Christchurch Diocese past and present, 1840-2010 by Hanrahan, Michael (ed.) · South Canterbury Museum · South Canterbury Museum · about 1 place
2012
Effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, particularly of Christchurch CBD red zone scenes TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library · about 1 place
2012
Effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, particularly of Christchurch central city buildings TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library · about 1 place
2012
Effects of the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, particularly of Christchurch central city Photographic Archive · TAPUHI · Alexander Turnbull Library · about 1 place
3 Jan 2012
The Curator's House Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
14 Jan 2012
Great Choice Christchurch at New Brighton by Gina Hubert · Gina Hubert earthquake collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
19 Jan 2012
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
1 Feb 2012
Call for new Council and new mayor Protests, 2011-2012 · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Feb 2012
Appointment of Liquidator New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
17 Feb 2012
Morning Report: local papers Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Feb 2012
Topiary display at Botanic Gardens by Library Staff · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 3 places
22 Feb 2012
Bank of New Zealand building awaiting demolition 2026 Photohunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 Feb 2012
No Asset Procedures New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
1 Mar 2012
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
8 Mar 2012
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 2 places
20 Mar 2012
High Street video store reopens Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925707584 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925712540 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925691446 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925688024 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925714716 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071777481 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071775853 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071785561 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925727816 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071767279 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925695238 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925700756 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071798031 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071805395 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071800915 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925692378 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925708558 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 6925711712 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071804197 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
6 Apr 2012
Latimer Square by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7071796033 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
28 Apr 2012
Central Christchurch from the BNZ building 2026 Photohunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
28 Apr 2012
Digger lifted from the BNZ building 2026 Photohunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 2 places
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692399 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692400 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692413 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692416 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692402 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley by Christchurch City Libraries · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · no. 33692397 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7199650624 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34866054 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7199650172 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34866053 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7199649712 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34866055 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7199647610 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34866051 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7199648136 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34866052 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7199648618 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
10 May 2012
St Stephens Anglican Church, Shirley Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34866050 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
17 May 2012
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register Removals · New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · about 2 places
20 May 2012
Umut Akguzel Photograph 577 by Umut Akguzel · QuakeStudies Repository · UC QuakeStudies · about 1 place
22 May 2012
Morning Report: local papers Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7306102042 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7306102434 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7306103766 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7306103058 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions by Christchurch City Libraries · Flickr · no. 7306103400 · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7306102042 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7306102434 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7306103058 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7306103400 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 May 2012
Victoria Mansions Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7306103766 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
26 May 2012
Garry Moore at Rally For the Cathedral protest Protests, 2011-2012 · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
26 May 2012
Gerry Brownlee protest board Protests, 2011-2012 · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
29 May 2012
Linwood Avenue MED substation by Jock Phillips · Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand · Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage · about 1 place
15 Jun 2012
Central Library Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7410188220 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Jun 2012
Central Library Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7410189996 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
23 Jun 2012
BeckerFraserPhotos June 2012 photograph 608 by Publisher: BeckerFraserPhotos · UC QuakeStudies · Becker Fraser Earthquake Photographs · UC QuakeStudies · about 1 place
24 Jun 2012
Hagley Park oval plan defended Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 2012
Bankruptcies New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 2012
Cricket pavilion named in honour of Hadlee family Radio New Zealand · Radio New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jul 2012
Angelina and librarian at Central Library Peterborough Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 7547338182 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
11 Jul 2012
Angelina and librarian at Central Library Peterborough Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · no. 34865139 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
12 Jul 2012
Hagley Park by geoftheref · Flickr · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
12 Jul 2012
Christchurch Cathedral by geoftheref · eqnz.chch.2010 Flickr · Flickr · eqnz.chch.2010 · about 1 place
9 Aug 2012
Notice of Intention to Restore Companies to the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
16 Aug 2012
Notice of Intention to Remove Companies From the Register New Zealand Gazette · Department of Internal Affairs · text read · about 1 place
27 Aug 2012
Hereford Street from Rolleston Avenue Cafe Cecil collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
27 Aug 2012
66 Gloucester Street Cafe Cecil collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
27 Aug 2012
Christchurch Art Gallery and COCA building Cafe Cecil collection · 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

The shelf

Its patch