How many records does the archive hold?

81,477 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.

20,764 records matching 100 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 · V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · 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 1900s
13 Jun 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 13 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1900
LETTERS FROM LITTIE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 14 June 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1900
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 15 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1900
CRICKET (Otago Daily Times, 16 June 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1900
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 18 June 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1900
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 June 1900) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times 21-6-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1900
LORD SALISBURY AND THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE (Auckland Star, 22 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 June 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1900
Untitled (Auckland Star, 25 June 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 June 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1900
THE COUNCIL YARD. (Star, 03 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1900
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 05 July 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 1900
ART EXHIBITION. (Colonist, 05 July 1900) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 06 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Jul 1900
Page 12 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times 7-7-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 09 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1900
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 10 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jul 1900
The Timaru herald. THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1900. TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 12 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jul 1900
CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. (Star, 12 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1900
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 12 July 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1900
ENTERTAINMENTS, ETC. (Evening Post, 12 July 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 16 July 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 17 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1900
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 19 July 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 July 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 20 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1900
More Invalided Volunteers. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 July 1900) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1900
THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL (Star, 24 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jul 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 24 July 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jul 1900
MARRIAGES. (Star, 24 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 24 July 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 24 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1900
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 24-7-1900) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 25 July 1900) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times 26-7-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1900
Local and General News. (Feilding Star, 28 July 1900) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Jul 1900
NOTES BY "BONA FIDE." (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 July 1900) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 July 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 28 July 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times 28-7-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 July 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
31 Jul 1900
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 July 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1900
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 31 July 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1900
PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON. (Auckland Star, 31 July 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1900
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Daily Times, 02 August 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Aug 1900
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 02 August 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1900
WELLINGTON NOTES. (Otago Witness, 02 August 1900) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1900
TURF TOPICS (New Zealand Free Lance, 04 August 1900) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1900
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 06 August 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1900
Untitled (Auckland Star, 07 August 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1900
INDIAN FAMINE FUND. (Star, 08 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1900
CHURCH OF ENGLAND TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. (Star, 09 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 09 August 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 August 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Aug 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 11 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 August 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 8 places
14 Aug 1900
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 14 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times 14-8-1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1900
C.J.C. RACES. (Auckland Star, 15 August 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1900
LATEST SPORTING NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 15 August 1900) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1900
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 16 August 1900) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 August 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
17 Aug 1900
SPORTING. (Wanganui Herald, 17 August 1900) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1900
Page 12 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 18 August 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1900
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1900
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 August 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
23 Aug 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 August 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
25 Aug 1900
TO-MORROW'S CHURCH SERVICES. (Otago Daily Times, 25 August 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Aug 1900
Page 12 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 25 August 1900) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1900
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 August 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 25 August 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1900
HIPPONA'S NOTE-BOOK. (Auckland Star, 25 August 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 August 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
28 Aug 1900
Untitled (Auckland Star, 28 August 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 August 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
1 Sept 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 01 September 1900) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1900
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 September 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 September 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Sept 1900
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 September 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 September 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 9 places
8 Sept 1900
Page 14 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Free Lance, 08 September 1900) New Zealand Free Lance · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 September 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
13 Sept 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 13 September 1900) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1900
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 14 September 1900) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Sept 1900
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 September 1900) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1900
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 September 1900) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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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