How many records does the archive hold?

67,402 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.

“The Cup”, the shelf

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

1,985 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
7 Nov 1902
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Marlborough Express, 07 November 1902) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1902
Untitled (Ashburton Guardian, 08 November 1902) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1902
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Taranaki Herald, 08 November 1902) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1902
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 13 November 1902) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1902
MR R. J. S. HARMAN. (Star, 27 November 1902) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Dec 1902
MANAWATU EVENING STANDARD POHANGINA GAZETTE. Circulation, 2,800 Copies Daily WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1902. DELAYED PRESS MESSAGES. (Manawatu Standard, 03 December 1902) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Feb 1903
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 February 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1903
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1903
Cap and Jacket. (Observer, 21 February 1903) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1903
CHRISTCHURCH CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 23 February 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1903
VICE-PRESIDENTS CUP. (Star, 14 March 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1903
SPORT AND PASTIME. (Evening Post, 14 March 1903) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1903
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. Motto:—We write.for the benefit of others, not for ourselves. (Otago Witness, 18 March 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1903
CHRISTCHURCH CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 23 March 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1903
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 06 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 May 1903
SOME CENTURY-MAKERS OF THE SEASON. (Otago Witness, 20 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1903
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 04 June 1903) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1903
AN ATTRACTIVE EXHIBITION. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jun 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1903
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1903
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 01 July 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 July 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jul 1903
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 July 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1903
Page 46 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 12 August 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1903
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 12 August 1903) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1903
SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 12 August 1903) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1903
NOTES BY AMATEUR. (Otago Witness, 26 August 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1903
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 08 September 1903) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1903
Cap and Jacket RACING FIXTURES. (Observer, 19 September 1903) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1903
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 September 1903) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1903
CHRISTCHURCH WATER SCHEME. (Evening Post, 22 September 1903) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1903
Page 46 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 23 September 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1903
PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON. (Auckland Star, 19 October 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1903
THE WEIGHTS FOR THE SPRING MEETING. (Auckland Star, 21 October 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1903
Poverty Bay Herald. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. GISEORNE. TUESDAY, OCT. 27, 1903. (Poverty Bay Herald, 27 October 1903) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Oct 1903
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 29 October 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1903
Christchurch Meeting. (Colonist, 09 November 1903) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1903
SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA. (Otago Witness, 11 November 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Nov 1903
Christchurch Meeting. (Colonist, 12 November 1903) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1903
Christchurch Meeting. (Colonist, 16 November 1903) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1903
DOT'S LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1903
Lawn Tennis, (Evening Post, 28 November 1903) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Feb 1904
D.J.C. MEETING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 February 1904) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1904
Sporting. (Taranaki Herald, 15 February 1904) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1904
CANTERBURY RACES. CHRISTCHURCH, 13th Feb. (Evening Post, 15 February 1904) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1904
N.Z. RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING (Wanganui Herald, 08 March 1904) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1904
CHAMPIONSHIP RIFLE MEETING. (Feilding Star, 08 March 1904) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1904
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Manawatu Times, 08 March 1904) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1904
Defence Forces Rifles Association. (Manawatu Standard, 08 March 1904) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1904
POLO (West Coast Times, 09 March 1904) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1904
Defence Forces Rifle Association. (Manawatu Standard, 10 March 1904) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1904
RIFLE SHOOTING (Manawatu Times, 10 March 1904) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1904
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 March 1904) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1904
NOTES AMD QUERIES. The Otago Witness, THE WEEK. SOUTHLAND NEWS NOTES. SHOOTING AT A CHINAMAN SPORTING. TALK OF THE DAY. IN A NUTSHELL CANTERBURY DOINGS. WELLINGTON NOTES. AUCKLAND TOPICS. SPORTING NOTES FROM AUSTRALIA. (Otago Witness, 23 March 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Apr 1904
COURSING. (Otago Witness, 13 April 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 May 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1904
HOCKEY. (Star, 21 May 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 May 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jun 1904
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 01 June 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1904
THE KENNEL (Otago Witness, 01 June 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1904
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 04 June 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1904
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 11 June 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jun 1904
SENIOR CUP. (Star, 11 June 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1904
ENGLISH TEAM'S N.Z. TOUR. (Observer, 02 July 1904) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jul 1904
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 16 July 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1904
HOCKEY. (Star, 30 July 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1904
Poverty Bay Herald. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. GISBORNE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 1904 (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 August 1904) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1904
Cap and Jacket (Observer, 10 September 1904) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1904
SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 22 September 1904) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1904
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 28 September 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1904
AVONDALE JOCKEY CLUB'S SPRING MEETING. (Observer, 01 October 1904) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1904
RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP. (Taranaki Daily News 10-3-1904) Taranaki Daily News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1904
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 11 October 1904) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1904
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Herald, 17 October 1904) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1904
NEW ZEALAND CUP PAYMENTS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 22 October 1904) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1904
Untitled (Manawatu Times, 05 November 1904) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
7 Nov 1904
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 07 November 1904) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1904
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 14 November 1904) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1904
Untitled (Manawatu Times, 21 November 1904) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1904
SPORTING NEWS. (Star, 23 November 1904) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1904
NOTES BY LOSS SUP. (Otago Witness, 30 November 1904) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1904
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 December 1904) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1904
1904 DIARY OF EVENTS. (Evening Post, 31 December 1904) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jan 1905
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1905 1904. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 January 1905) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jan 1905
Untitled (Manawatu Times, 16 January 1905) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1905
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 18 January 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 30 January 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1905
Trentham Rifle Meeting. (Manawatu Standard, 08 March 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1905
THE ANNUAL MEETING AT TRENTHAM. (Colonist, 08 March 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1905
Trentham Rifle Shooting. (Grey River Argus, 09 March 1905) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1905
THE ANNUAL MEETING AT TRENTHAM. (Colonist, 09 March 1905) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1905
DEFENCE FORCES RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 15 March 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1905
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 March 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1905
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 01 April 1905) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1905
CAP and JACKET (Observer, 01 April 1905) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1905
Untitled (Manawatu Standard, 13 April 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1905
EMMELINE'S " COSY CORNER CLUB." (Otago Witness, 10 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1905
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 17 May 1905) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1905
THE FLAX INDUSTRY. (Manawatu Standard, 27 May 1905) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1905
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 07 June 1905) Otago Witness · 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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