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.

“H&M”, the shelf

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

15,737 records matching 99 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
30 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 30 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1908
THE ELECTRIC STORM IN (Nelson Evening Mail, 30 December 1908) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 31 December 1908) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1908
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Colonist, 31 December 1908) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1909
Christchurch Football Club Okains Bay Museum collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
2 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 02 January 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 02 January 1909) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS SOCIETY. (Star, 02 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS SOCIETY. (Star, 04 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 05 January 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1909
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1909. 1908. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 January 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1909
PERSONAL NOTES FROM LONDON. (Otago Witness, 06 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Star, 07 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH COMPETITIONS. (Star, 08 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 January 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jan 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 09 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 09 January 1909) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1909
TO-DAY'S MATCHES. (Star, 09 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1909
CYCLING. (Mataura Ensign 1-11-1909) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1909
ABOUT PEOPLE. (Evening Post, 12 January 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH NOTES. (Otago Witness, 13 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH DOMAIN (Star, 13 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1909
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 13 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
16 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Jan 1909
BOWLING. (Star, 19 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 20 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1909
PLAGUE OF CATERPILLARS. (Otago Witness, 20 January 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 23 January 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1909
SUNDAY SERVICES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 23 January 1909) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 23 January 1909) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (NZ Truth, 23 January 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
SWIMMING. (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (NZ Truth, 23 January 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1909
CRICKET. (Star, 23 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 1909. LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1909
EXAMINATION RESULTS. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1909) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jan 1909
CANTERBURY REPRESENTATIVE TEAM. (Taranaki Herald, 26 January 1909) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1909
EDUCATION BOARD EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 28 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1909
RECREATION GROUNDS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 January 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 January 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1909
Page 10 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 30 January 1909) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1909
CRICKET. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Evening Post, 01 February 1909) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1909
TRAMWAY BOARD. (Star, 02 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1909
CRICKET., (Otago Witness, 03 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Poverty Bay Herald, 04 February 1909) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
AWARDS FOR BRAVERY. (Marlborough Express, 06 February 1909) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
CRICKET. (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1909
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1909
ROWING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 February 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1909
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 09 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1909
THE CANAL. (Star, 09 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
TABLE TALK (Otago Witness, 10 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
PERSONAL. (Star, 10 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1909
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES (Otago Witness, 10 February 1909) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (NZ Truth, 13 February 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
LINWOOD v. WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1909
SWIMMING. (Star, 13 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1909
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 February 1909) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1909
CRICKET. (Star, 16 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1909
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 February 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1909
OUR LONDON LETTER. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 February 1909) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1909
HAGLEY PARK. (Star, 19 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1909
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 (NZ Truth, 20 February 1909) NZ Truth · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1909
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 February 1909) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1909
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 February 1909) 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.

“H&M”, the shelf

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