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.

“Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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

9,342 records matching 90 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 1930s
31 Aug 1934
SPRINGSTON (Ellesmere Guardian, 31 August 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 31 August 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1934
GOLF (Evening Post, 01 September 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1934
OTAGO CHAMPIONSHIP (Evening Post, 03 September 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1934
TURF NEWS IN BRIEF (Evening Post, 08 September 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 14 September 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 September 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1934
NEW BRIGHTON TROTS (Evening Post, 25 September 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1934
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 27 September 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1934
ASSOCIATION (Evening Post, 28 September 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 28 September 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1934
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 03 October 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 09 October 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 October 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1934
RICCARTON REHANDICAPS (Evening Post, 23 October 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 26 October 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1934
SKIING ACCIDENT (Evening Post, 05 November 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1934
Brilliant Racing Carnival in Christchurch: Snapshots On Track And Lawn at the Canterbury Jockey Club's Meeting by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
20 Nov 1934
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 November 1934) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1934
AMATEUR CYCLING (Evening Post, 01 December 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1934
NEW BRIGHTON T.C. (Evening Post, 08 December 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1934
THE ROYAL VISIT (Evening Post, 17 December 1934) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1935
NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 02 January 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1935
LAWN TENNIS (Evening Post, 03 January 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1935
GOLF (Evening Post, 04 January 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 February 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1935
NEWS OF THE DAY (Evening Post, 15 February 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 February 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 February 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1935
NEW BRIGHTON T.C. (Evening Post, 23 February 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1935
ROTARY CONFERENCE (Evening Post, 02 March 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1935
PERSONAL ITEMS (Evening Post, 13 March 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1935
DEATH AT BOWLS (Evening Post, 18 March 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1935
PERSONAL. (Evening Post, 23 March 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 April 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1935
NOTES FROM CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 17 April 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 17 April 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 April 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1935
METROPOLITAN TROTS (Evening Post, 24 April 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 07 May 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 May 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1935
SMALL-BORE RIFLE (Evening Post, 31 May 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1935
PERSONAL AND GENERAL. (Waiapu Church Gazette, 01 June 1935) Waiapu Church Gazette · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jun 1935
CANTERBURY PARK T.C. (Evening Post, 03 June 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 04 June 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1935
COLLISION WITH POLE (Evening Post, 11 June 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 11 June 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1935
First relay race across Banks Peninsula, Canterbury: field of 120 runners competes in interesting event by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
24 Jun 1935
KENNETT CUP RACE (Evening Post, 24 June 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1935
ENTERTAINMENTS (Evening Post, 02 July 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 12 July 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1935
SPRINGSTON (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 July 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1935
SMALL-BORE RIFLE SHOOTING (Evening Post, 20 July 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 July 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1935
GOLF NOTES (Evening Post, 25 July 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1935
CHRISTCHURCH HUNT (Evening Post, 29 July 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1935
RACING NEWS THE GRAND NATIONALS (Evening Post, 09 August 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Aug 1935
CURRENT ENTERTAINMENTS (Evening Post, 10 August 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1935
POWER SUPPLY (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1935
WELLINGTON'S LACK (Evening Post, 16 August 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1935
C.J.C. MEETING (Evening Post, 17 August 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 20 August 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1935
Lorna Mann (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball) by Auckland Weekly News; Steffano Webb · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Aug 1935
Heather Campbell (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball) by Auckland Weekly News; Steffano Webb · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Aug 1935
Alison Scott (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball) by Auckland Weekly News; Steffano Webb · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Aug 1935
Ruth Nicoll (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball) by Auckland Weekly News; Steffano Webb · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Aug 1935
Joan Nicoll (Christchurch Officers' Club Ball) by Auckland Weekly News; Steffano Webb · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Aug 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 23 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1935
TOPICS FOR WOMEN BASKETBALL DANCE CHEAP READING I OBITUARY ENGAGEMENT. HOUSE OF ROTHSSCHILD WEDDING PERSONAL NOTES COLOURED FLOORS SMART CLOTHES DEBUTANTE'S CAREER PLEASANT RECEPTION SYMPATHY WITH THE YOUNG HERE AND THERE LATEST IN JEWELLERY (Evening Post, 29 August 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1935
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 30 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1935
ADDINGTON TROTS (Evening Post, 30 August 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 30 August 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 September 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1935
1935 CHAMPIONSHIPS (Evening Post, 05 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1935
NEW BRIGHTON REHANDtCAPS (Evening Post, 05 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 September 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1935
NEW BRIGHTON TROTS (Evening Post, 07 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1935
WEATHER HOLD-UP (Evening Post, 10 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1935
TITLES GIVEN TO RACES (Evening Post, 11 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 September 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1935
CLASH OF CHAMPIONS (Evening Post, 13 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1935
ROAD CYCLING (Evening Post, 16 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 September 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1935
Annual matches between the Christchurch and Otago golf clubs for the Hanmer and Campbell-Hosking shields decided last week by Auckland Weekly News; Green and Hahn · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Sept 1935
SMALL-BORE RIFLE (Evening Post, 19 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1935
RACING NEWS THE OTAKI MEETING AVONDALE MEETING KING KEY'S RECORD RANDWICK DOUBLE TURF BRIEF IN SYNAGOGUE'S COLOURS CONVINCING SUCCESS (Evening Post, 24 September 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 02 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1935
PERSONAL NOTES (Evening Post, 03 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1935
GOLF (Evening Post, 08 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1935
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 October 1935) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1935
NEW BRIGHTON TROTS (Evening Post, 11 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1935
BRILLIANT OPENING (Evening Post, 11 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1935
TIMARU TO CHRISTCHURCH (Evening Post, 12 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1935
NEW BRIGHTON TROTS (Evening Post, 12 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1935
CHRISTCHURCH PARTY (Evening Post, 14 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1935
GOLF (Evening Post, 14 October 1935) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1935
'Gangster Ball' held by the Richmond Hill Golf Club, Christchurch: many original costumes seen at a most successful function by Auckland Weekly News; W. McKaskell · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Oct 1935
Further snapshots at the New Zealand Golf Championship tournament at the Shirley Links. Christchurch on Saturday Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries

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 Club”, the shelf

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