# The papers

- [Star](https://www.chch.live/paper/star), 11,646 records, 1868–1909
- [Evening Post](https://www.chch.live/paper/evening-post), 6,114 records, 1865–1945
- [Lyttelton Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/lyttelton-times), 3,713 records, 1851–1862
- [Auckland Weekly News](https://www.chch.live/paper/auckland-weekly-news), 3,032 records, 1898–1945
- [Ellesmere Guardian](https://www.chch.live/paper/ellesmere-guardian), 1,830 records, 1891–1945
- [Photographs / He Whakaahua](https://www.chch.live/paper/photographs-he-whakaahua), 1,685 records, 1850–1981
- [Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser](https://www.chch.live/paper/akaroa-mail-and-banks-peninsula-advertiser), 1,143 records, 1877–1920
- [Ashburton Guardian](https://www.chch.live/paper/ashburton-guardian), 1,113 records, 1887–1921
- [Photography](https://www.chch.live/paper/photography), 1,096 records, 1800–1999
- [Otago Witness](https://www.chch.live/paper/otago-witness), 1,014 records, 1852–1909
- [Samuel Anstey collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/samuel-anstey-collection), 993 records, 1900–1906
- [Archives NZ Collections search](https://www.chch.live/paper/archives-nz-collections-search), 878 records, 1900–1986
- [Otago Daily Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/otago-daily-times), 837 records, 1862–1920
- [Photographic Archive](https://www.chch.live/paper/photographic-archive), 764 records, 1907–1974
- [NZ Truth](https://www.chch.live/paper/nz-truth), 741 records, 1906–1930
- [Timaru Herald](https://www.chch.live/paper/timaru-herald), 695 records, 1864–1900
- [Colonist](https://www.chch.live/paper/colonist), 650 records, 1858–1920
- [Wanganui Chronicle](https://www.chch.live/paper/wanganui-chronicle), 535 records, 1874–1919
- [Poverty Bay Herald](https://www.chch.live/paper/poverty-bay-herald), 499 records, 1879–1920
- [Hawera & Normanby Star](https://www.chch.live/paper/hawera-normanby-star), 493 records, 1881–1924
- [Grey River Argus](https://www.chch.live/paper/grey-river-argus), 481 records, 1866–1920
- [Plants](https://www.chch.live/paper/plants), 469 records, 1889–2009
- [Marlborough Express](https://www.chch.live/paper/marlborough-express), 438 records, 1868–1920
- [Greg O’Beirne collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/greg-o-beirne-collection), 437 records, 2004–2011
- [Auckland Star](https://www.chch.live/paper/auckland-star), 424 records, 1871–1903
- [Natural Science](https://www.chch.live/paper/natural-science), 415 records, 1893–2009
- [North Otago Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/north-otago-times), 411 records, 1866–1900
- [West Coast Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/west-coast-times), 344 records, 1865–1909
- [Wanganui Herald](https://www.chch.live/paper/wanganui-herald), 305 records, 1867–1909
- [Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense](https://www.chch.live/paper/records-of-the-office-of-the-secretary-of-defense), 277 records, 1980–2005
- [MED Historical Photographs](https://www.chch.live/paper/med-historical-photographs), 257 records, 1900–1950
- [Jessie Buckland collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/jessie-buckland-collection), 254 records, 1900–1934
- [Nelson Evening Mail](https://www.chch.live/paper/nelson-evening-mail), 225 records, 1866–1909
- [Feilding Star](https://www.chch.live/paper/feilding-star), 214 records, 1882–1920
- [Wairarapa Daily Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/wairarapa-daily-times), 194 records, 1902–1919
- [Wildey collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/wildey-collection), 176 records, 1900–1957
- [2019 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2019-photo-hunt), 162 records, 1856–1950
- [Jan Shuttleworth Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/jan-shuttleworth-collection), 162 records, 1870–1978
- [2013 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2013-photo-hunt), 160 records, 1850–1946
- [Taranaki Daily News](https://www.chch.live/paper/taranaki-daily-news), 158 records, 1900–1920
- [Mataura Ensign](https://www.chch.live/paper/mataura-ensign), 157 records, 1888–1914
- [Taranaki Herald](https://www.chch.live/paper/taranaki-herald), 157 records, 1862–1909
- [Pioneer Amateur Sports club images](https://www.chch.live/paper/pioneer-amateur-sports-club-images), 156 records, 1880–1939
- [New Zealand Tablet](https://www.chch.live/paper/new-zealand-tablet), 154 records, 1878–1909
- [Sutton glass plates](https://www.chch.live/paper/sutton-glass-plates), 153 records, 1900–1950
- [Christchurch and Banks Peninsula glass plate collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/christchurch-and-banks-peninsula-glass-plate-collection), 151 records, 1860–1911
- [Hawke's Bay Herald](https://www.chch.live/paper/hawke-s-bay-herald), 146 records, 1860–1900
- [The imperial album of New Zealand scenery](https://www.chch.live/paper/the-imperial-album-of-new-zealand-scenery), 139 records, 1896–1896
- [Art](https://www.chch.live/paper/art), 137 records, 1876–1969
- [2014 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2014-photo-hunt), 134 records, 1890–1960
- [Human History](https://www.chch.live/paper/human-history), 125 records, 1861–2007
- [Northern Advocate](https://www.chch.live/paper/northern-advocate), 124 records, 1898–1920
- [Southland Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/southland-times), 119 records, 1862–1905
- [Thames Star](https://www.chch.live/paper/thames-star), 118 records, 1875–1920
- [Parks and gardens : glass slides](https://www.chch.live/paper/parks-and-gardens-glass-slides), 113 records, 1900–1953
- [1940s Christchurch Star photographs](https://www.chch.live/paper/1940s-christchurch-star-photographs), 98 records, 1940–1945
- [Log book, May 1862 to May 1864](https://www.chch.live/paper/log-book-may-1862-to-may-1864), 91 records, 1862–1862
- [Observer](https://www.chch.live/paper/observer), 91 records, 1880–1920
- [Documentary Heritage](https://www.chch.live/paper/documentary-heritage), 88 records, 1862–1989
- [Log on board the S.S. Somersetshire, 1869](https://www.chch.live/paper/log-on-board-the-s-s-somersetshire-1869), 87 records, 1860–1860
- [Ernest Smith, photographs and papers](https://www.chch.live/paper/ernest-smith-photographs-and-papers), 85 records, 1886–1952
- [NZmuseums](https://www.chch.live/paper/nzmuseums), 84 records, 1860–1994
- [Wellington Independent](https://www.chch.live/paper/wellington-independent), 81 records, 1849–1874
- [WCC, City Photographer's photographic negatives](https://www.chch.live/paper/wcc-city-photographer-s-photographic-negatives), 80 records, 1970–1970
- [Gimblett family collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/gimblett-family-collection), 78 records, 1890–1953
- [Rowley family letters](https://www.chch.live/paper/rowley-family-letters), 78 records, 1860–1894
- [2021 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2021-photo-hunt), 77 records, 1896–1986
- [Clarence Walker collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/clarence-walker-collection), 77 records, 1920–1956
- [Notebook](https://www.chch.live/paper/notebook), 77 records, 1920–1927
- [Records of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration](https://www.chch.live/paper/records-of-the-national-aeronautics-and-space-administration), 75 records, 1981–1981
- [Bush Advocate](https://www.chch.live/paper/bush-advocate), 74 records, 1888–1909
- [Matapihi](https://www.chch.live/paper/matapihi), 73 records, 1879–2000
- [Cashmere Sanatorium album and photographs, 1913-1933](https://www.chch.live/paper/cashmere-sanatorium-album-and-photographs-1913-1933), 72 records, 1910–1940
- [Local people and functions](https://www.chch.live/paper/local-people-and-functions), 70 records, 1870–1942
- [Progress](https://www.chch.live/paper/progress), 70 records, 1906–1910
- [Philatelic](https://www.chch.live/paper/philatelic), 69 records, 1860–1943
- [Hanmer Springs](https://www.chch.live/paper/hanmer-springs), 68 records, 1881–1933
- [Henry Smith diary](https://www.chch.live/paper/henry-smith-diary), 67 records, 1880–1880
- [Further jottings, no. 2](https://www.chch.live/paper/further-jottings-no-2), 64 records, 1890–1890
- [Charles E. D. Goff shipboard diary](https://www.chch.live/paper/charles-e-d-goff-shipboard-diary), 63 records, 1864–1864
- [Okains Bay Museum collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/okains-bay-museum-collection), 63 records, 1860–1939
- [Reminiscences of early days at Brookside](https://www.chch.live/paper/reminiscences-of-early-days-at-brookside), 63 records, 1890–1890
- [Daily Telegraph](https://www.chch.live/paper/daily-telegraph), 61 records, 1881–1901
- [1860 - 1900 Christchurch Star photographs](https://www.chch.live/paper/1860-1900-christchurch-star-photographs), 60 records, 1859–1983
- [The Romance of New Regent Street](https://www.chch.live/paper/the-romance-of-new-regent-street), 60 records, 1932–1932
- [Queen Mary Hospital](https://www.chch.live/paper/queen-mary-hospital), 55 records, 1897–1940
- [Ship's diary on the Blue Jacket, 1866](https://www.chch.live/paper/ship-s-diary-on-the-blue-jacket-1866), 55 records, 1866–1866
- [Museum Archives](https://www.chch.live/paper/museum-archives), 54 records, 1865–1930
- [Clutha Leader](https://www.chch.live/paper/clutha-leader), 50 records, 1876–1920
- [2025 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2025-photo-hunt), 49 records, 1900–2025
- [Photographs](https://www.chch.live/paper/photographs), 49 records, 1900–1945
- [Daily Southern Cross](https://www.chch.live/paper/daily-southern-cross), 48 records, 1849–1876
- [2016 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2016-photo-hunt), 47 records, 1880–1942
- [Manawatu Standard](https://www.chch.live/paper/manawatu-standard), 47 records, 1884–1905
- [Waiapu Church Gazette](https://www.chch.live/paper/waiapu-church-gazette), 47 records, 1911–1945
- [Auckland Art Gallery Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/auckland-art-gallery-collection), 46 records, 1801–1940
- [2010 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2010-photo-hunt), 44 records, 1850–1940
- [Lilian Beaumont postcard collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/lilian-beaumont-postcard-collection), 44 records, 1900–1925
- [Photograph album](https://www.chch.live/paper/photograph-album), 44 records, 1913–1930
- [Christchurch Drainage Board, plans, maps and drawings](https://www.chch.live/paper/christchurch-drainage-board-plans-maps-and-drawings), 43 records, 1862–1924
- [Christchurch 1926 aerial photomosaics](https://www.chch.live/paper/christchurch-1926-aerial-photomosaics), 42 records, 1926–1926
- [Heritage buildings documentation](https://www.chch.live/paper/heritage-buildings-documentation), 41 records, 2001–2011
- [Local scenes and places](https://www.chch.live/paper/local-scenes-and-places), 41 records, 1870–1938
- [Demicheli photos and glass plates](https://www.chch.live/paper/demicheli-photos-and-glass-plates), 39 records, 1900–1939
- [Tuapeka Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/tuapeka-times), 37 records, 1873–1919
- [1940s Centennial exhibition](https://www.chch.live/paper/1940s-centennial-exhibition), 36 records, 1923–1939
- [2023 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2023-photo-hunt), 36 records, 1850–1940
- [Manawatu Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/manawatu-times), 36 records, 1884–1905
- [Portraits, Christchurch Mayors](https://www.chch.live/paper/portraits-christchurch-mayors), 36 records, 1863–1950
- [Bruce Herald](https://www.chch.live/paper/bruce-herald), 33 records, 1868–1903
- [History](https://www.chch.live/paper/history), 33 records, 1900–1954
- [Photographs from the report on petrol stations](https://www.chch.live/paper/photographs-from-the-report-on-petrol-stations), 33 records, 1928–1928
- [2022 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2022-photo-hunt), 32 records, 1860–2016
- [Christchurch bridges: plans and drawings](https://www.chch.live/paper/christchurch-bridges-plans-and-drawings), 31 records, 1870–1929
- [1900 - 1939 Christchurch Star photographs](https://www.chch.live/paper/1900-1939-christchurch-star-photographs), 30 records, 1900–1936
- [Inangahua Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/inangahua-times), 30 records, 1882–1899
- [John Richardson shipboard diary](https://www.chch.live/paper/john-richardson-shipboard-diary), 30 records, 1864–1864
- [Craw family photograph collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/craw-family-photograph-collection), 29 records, 1868–1950
- [Waikato Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/waikato-times), 29 records, 1874–1886
- [MED negatives](https://www.chch.live/paper/med-negatives), 26 records, 1900–1938
- [Millbrook Reserve and other Christchurch landscapes](https://www.chch.live/paper/millbrook-reserve-and-other-christchurch-landscapes), 26 records, 1922–1928
- [William Travers photograph album](https://www.chch.live/paper/william-travers-photograph-album), 26 records, 1850–1880
- [New Zealand Free Lance](https://www.chch.live/paper/new-zealand-free-lance), 25 records, 1900–1909
- [North Beach photographs](https://www.chch.live/paper/north-beach-photographs), 23 records, 1900–1926
- [2018 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2018-photo-hunt), 22 records, 1900–1944
- [2015 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2015-photo-hunt), 20 records, 1890–1940
- [City Surveyor plans](https://www.chch.live/paper/city-surveyor-plans), 20 records, 1864–1920
- [Drayton album](https://www.chch.live/paper/drayton-album), 20 records, 1900–1900
- [Earthquake damage](https://www.chch.live/paper/earthquake-damage), 19 records, 2011–2011
- [Maps, plans and drawings](https://www.chch.live/paper/maps-plans-and-drawings), 19 records, 1874–1942
- [No. 1 Pumphouse](https://www.chch.live/paper/no-1-pumphouse), 19 records, 1880–1900
- [Phillipstown School collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/phillipstown-school-collection), 19 records, 1920–1954
- [Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle](https://www.chch.live/paper/otautau-standard-and-wallace-county-chronicle), 18 records, 1905–1929
- [Photograph album, Alamein to Tripoli](https://www.chch.live/paper/photograph-album-alamein-to-tripoli), 18 records, 1942–1943
- [Christchurch, New Zealand : the garden city of the Dominion](https://www.chch.live/paper/christchurch-new-zealand-the-garden-city-of-the-dominion), 17 records, 1917–1917
- [MuseumArchives](https://www.chch.live/paper/museumarchives), 17 records, 1906–1906
- [Photographs and memorabilia](https://www.chch.live/paper/photographs-and-memorabilia), 17 records, 1915–1920
- [Central city block plans](https://www.chch.live/paper/central-city-block-plans), 16 records, 1920–1938
- [Genet and Macefield collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/genet-and-macefield-collection), 16 records, 1928–1937
- [Photograph album, life in Egypt](https://www.chch.live/paper/photograph-album-life-in-egypt), 16 records, 1940–1940
- [Christchurch city and buildings, 1970s to 1980s](https://www.chch.live/paper/christchurch-city-and-buildings-1970s-to-1980s), 15 records, 1980–1988
- [Heathcote Road Board rural sections](https://www.chch.live/paper/heathcote-road-board-rural-sections), 15 records, 1877–1877
- [Oxford Observer](https://www.chch.live/paper/oxford-observer), 15 records, 1892–1901
- [Part of Photograph Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/part-of-photograph-collection), 15 records, 1899–1944
- [Archives](https://www.chch.live/paper/archives), 14 records, 1851–1941
- [Canterbury Public Library architectural drawings](https://www.chch.live/paper/canterbury-public-library-architectural-drawings), 14 records, 1870–1924
- [Christchurch photographs and postcards](https://www.chch.live/paper/christchurch-photographs-and-postcards), 14 records, 1885–1932
- [House and building plans](https://www.chch.live/paper/house-and-building-plans), 14 records, 1906–1950
- [Photograph album, Tripoli](https://www.chch.live/paper/photograph-album-tripoli), 14 records, 1943–1943
- [Smyth family collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/smyth-family-collection), 14 records, 1850–1926
- [Waimate Daily Advertiser](https://www.chch.live/paper/waimate-daily-advertiser), 14 records, 1899–1900
- [Arthurs Pass photograph album](https://www.chch.live/paper/arthurs-pass-photograph-album), 13 records, 1920–1920
- [Bill Buckland collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/bill-buckland-collection), 13 records, 1902–1917
- [Insects](https://www.chch.live/paper/insects), 13 records, 1922–1999
- [Photograph album, mountains](https://www.chch.live/paper/photograph-album-mountains), 13 records, 1920–1928
- [Shrove Tuesday in Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/paper/shrove-tuesday-in-cathedral-square), 13 records, 2008–2008
- [2009 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2009-photo-hunt), 12 records, 1906–1984
- [2020 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2020-photo-hunt), 12 records, 1889–1940
- [Gina Hubert earthquake collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/gina-hubert-earthquake-collection), 12 records, 2010–2012
- [Kaputone Wool Works album](https://www.chch.live/paper/kaputone-wool-works-album), 12 records, 1890–1890
- [Local clubs and sports](https://www.chch.live/paper/local-clubs-and-sports), 12 records, 1900–1942
- [Panorama of Christchurch, New Zealand, from Cathedral tower](https://www.chch.live/paper/panorama-of-christchurch-new-zealand-from-cathedral-tower), 12 records, 1881–1881
- [Stanley McKay's Gaieties](https://www.chch.live/paper/stanley-mckay-s-gaieties), 12 records, 1936–1936
- [Zealandia Soap and Candle Works](https://www.chch.live/paper/zealandia-soap-and-candle-works), 12 records, 1920–1930
- [2017 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2017-photo-hunt), 11 records, 1915–1942
- [2024 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2024-photo-hunt), 11 records, 1880–1941
- [Hanmer Springs Golden Jubilee Celebrations](https://www.chch.live/paper/hanmer-springs-golden-jubilee-celebrations), 11 records, 1933–1933
- [Shipboard diary, Henry Bottle](https://www.chch.live/paper/shipboard-diary-henry-bottle), 11 records, 1879–1879
- [UC QuakeStudies](https://www.chch.live/paper/uc-quakestudies), 11 records, 2008–2016
- [Early photographs, Christchurch and Canterbury](https://www.chch.live/paper/early-photographs-christchurch-and-canterbury), 10 records, 1899–1921
- [Letter from Thomas Conway](https://www.chch.live/paper/letter-from-thomas-conway), 10 records, 1896–1896
- [New Regent Street](https://www.chch.live/paper/new-regent-street), 10 records, 1930–1931
- [Photograph album, tramping and camping](https://www.chch.live/paper/photograph-album-tramping-and-camping), 10 records, 1920–1930
- [Te Aroha News](https://www.chch.live/paper/te-aroha-news), 10 records, 1884–1889
- [2008 Photo Hunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2008-photo-hunt), 9 records, 1930–1940
- [Cafe Cecil collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/cafe-cecil-collection), 9 records, 2005–2017
- [Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings](https://www.chch.live/paper/canterbury-provincial-council-buildings), 9 records, 2006–2006
- [Glass plates](https://www.chch.live/paper/glass-plates), 9 records, 1919–1919
- [Kaputone Wool Works](https://www.chch.live/paper/kaputone-wool-works), 9 records, 1880–1930
- [The Lodge, Hanmer Springs](https://www.chch.live/paper/the-lodge-hanmer-springs), 9 records, 1900–1932
- [All Saints Church, Burwood collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/all-saints-church-burwood-collection), 8 records, 1882–1921
- [Heney family album](https://www.chch.live/paper/heney-family-album), 8 records, 1900–1908
- [Newspaper extracts](https://www.chch.live/paper/newspaper-extracts), 8 records, 1910–1910
- [Thomas Borthwick & Sons Ltd](https://www.chch.live/paper/thomas-borthwick-sons-ltd), 8 records, 1910–1934
- [50th Anniversary: annual meeting and function](https://www.chch.live/paper/50th-anniversary-annual-meeting-and-function), 7 records, 1959–1959
- [Molluscs](https://www.chch.live/paper/molluscs), 7 records, 1880–2007
- [New Zealand views](https://www.chch.live/paper/new-zealand-views), 7 records, 1890–1890
- [Cinema advertising slides](https://www.chch.live/paper/cinema-advertising-slides), 6 records, 1930–1931
- [Extracts](https://www.chch.live/paper/extracts), 6 records, 1896–1897
- [Hanmer Springs Forest](https://www.chch.live/paper/hanmer-springs-forest), 6 records, 1900–1903
- [Heritage Maps / He Mahere Tuku Iho](https://www.chch.live/paper/heritage-maps-he-mahere-tuku-iho), 6 records, 1856–1950
- [Ohinemuri Gazette](https://www.chch.live/paper/ohinemuri-gazette), 6 records, 1909–1921
- [Simon Daisley collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/simon-daisley-collection), 6 records, 2024–2025
- [Wayne Field earthquake collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/wayne-field-earthquake-collection), 6 records, 2010–2010
- [Wood Brothers' flour mill, Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/paper/wood-brothers-flour-mill-riccarton), 6 records, 1862–1895
- [1971 Christchurch Star negative strips](https://www.chch.live/paper/1971-christchurch-star-negative-strips), 5 records, 1971–1971
- [Akaroa](https://www.chch.live/paper/akaroa), 5 records, 2019–2019
- [CEISMIC](https://www.chch.live/paper/ceismic), 5 records, 1901–1955
- [Canterbury Times](https://www.chch.live/paper/canterbury-times), 5 records, 1910–1917
- [Harley Chambers, drawings and plans](https://www.chch.live/paper/harley-chambers-drawings-and-plans), 5 records, 1934–1934
- [Henry Smith papers, shipboard diary and photographs](https://www.chch.live/paper/henry-smith-papers-shipboard-diary-and-photographs), 5 records, 1869–1890
- [Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette](https://www.chch.live/paper/rodney-and-otamatea-times-waitemata-and-kaipara-gazette), 5 records, 1929–1945
- [Roll of Honour](https://www.chch.live/paper/roll-of-honour), 5 records, 1914–1914
- [State Library of NSW](https://www.chch.live/paper/state-library-of-nsw), 5 records, 1939–1992
- [WCC, Library Photograph Collection copy negatives](https://www.chch.live/paper/wcc-library-photograph-collection-copy-negatives), 5 records, 1885–1934
- [Birds](https://www.chch.live/paper/birds), 4 records, 1930–2009
- [Henry Bottle papers](https://www.chch.live/paper/henry-bottle-papers), 4 records, 1879–1879
- [Mary Anne McCrystal shipboard diary](https://www.chch.live/paper/mary-anne-mccrystal-shipboard-diary), 4 records, 1874–1874
- [NZ Graphic Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/nz-graphic-collection), 4 records, 1893–1893
- [New Zealand Illustrated Magazine](https://www.chch.live/paper/new-zealand-illustrated-magazine), 4 records, 1900–1904
- [New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian](https://www.chch.live/paper/new-zealand-spectator-and-cook-s-strait-guardian), 4 records, 1848–1853
- [Part of Photograph Series](https://www.chch.live/paper/part-of-photograph-series), 4 records, 1890–1970
- [Photograph album, skiing](https://www.chch.live/paper/photograph-album-skiing), 4 records, 1936–1938
- [Riccarton House Trust collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/riccarton-house-trust-collection), 4 records, 1900–1902
- [Brendon Haughey collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/brendon-haughey-collection), 3 records, 2015–2015
- [Manawatu Herald](https://www.chch.live/paper/manawatu-herald), 3 records, 1892–1899
- [My dear Fred, 12 September 1884](https://www.chch.live/paper/my-dear-fred-12-september-1884), 3 records, 1884–1884
- [My dear Papa, 10 February 1879](https://www.chch.live/paper/my-dear-papa-10-february-1879), 3 records, 1879–1879
- [My dear Papa, 13 August 1879](https://www.chch.live/paper/my-dear-papa-13-august-1879), 3 records, 1879–1879
- [My dear Papa, 18 June 1879](https://www.chch.live/paper/my-dear-papa-18-june-1879), 3 records, 1879–1879
- [My dear Papa, 24 April 1879](https://www.chch.live/paper/my-dear-papa-24-april-1879), 3 records, 1879–1879
- [Part of Map Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/part-of-map-collection), 3 records, 1986–2004
- [Photograph album: Cairo and Palestine](https://www.chch.live/paper/photograph-album-cairo-and-palestine), 3 records, 1940–1940
- [Transitional Cathedral](https://www.chch.live/paper/transitional-cathedral), 3 records, 2012–2013
- [WCC, photographic glass plate negatives of Wellington scenes and events](https://www.chch.live/paper/wcc-photographic-glass-plate-negatives-of-wellington-scenes-and-events), 3 records, 1895–1924
- [William Trethewey papers](https://www.chch.live/paper/william-trethewey-papers), 3 records, 1920–1937
- [1972 Christchurch Star negative strips](https://www.chch.live/paper/1972-christchurch-star-negative-strips), 2 records, 1972–1972
- [1974 Christchurch Star negative strips](https://www.chch.live/paper/1974-christchurch-star-negative-strips), 2 records, 1974–1974
- [1977 Christchurch Star negative strips](https://www.chch.live/paper/1977-christchurch-star-negative-strips), 2 records, 1977–1977
- [2026 Photohunt](https://www.chch.live/paper/2026-photohunt), 2 records, 1980–1980
- [Applications for Winding up/Liquidations](https://www.chch.live/paper/applications-for-winding-up-liquidations), 2 records, 2026–2026
- [Ashburton clubs](https://www.chch.live/paper/ashburton-clubs), 2 records, 2019–2019
- [Brian McElwaine collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/brian-mcelwaine-collection), 2 records, 2026–2026
- [Canterbury Museum](https://www.chch.live/paper/canterbury-museum), 2 records, 2022–2022
- [Devonvale Dairy](https://www.chch.live/paper/devonvale-dairy), 2 records, 1910–1910
- [Fair Play](https://www.chch.live/paper/fair-play), 2 records, 1894–1894
- [Letter with a photograph, from Thomas Conway](https://www.chch.live/paper/letter-with-a-photograph-from-thomas-conway), 2 records, 1896–1896
- [Pioneer Amateur Sports Club records](https://www.chch.live/paper/pioneer-amateur-sports-club-records), 2 records, 1900–1900
- [Richard Heney collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/richard-heney-collection), 2 records, 1942–1942
- [Summit Road scrapbook](https://www.chch.live/paper/summit-road-scrapbook), 2 records, 1900–1900
- [Winkelmann Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/winkelmann-collection), 2 records, 1897–1897
- [1965 - 1969 Christchurch Star photographs](https://www.chch.live/paper/1965-1969-christchurch-star-photographs), 1 record, 1965–1965
- [1973 Christchurch Star negative strips](https://www.chch.live/paper/1973-christchurch-star-negative-strips), 1 record, 1973–1973
- [1976 Christchurch Star negative strips](https://www.chch.live/paper/1976-christchurch-star-negative-strips), 1 record, 1976–1976
- [Activities of RAD Bikes](https://www.chch.live/paper/activities-of-rad-bikes), 1 record, 2018–2018
- [Bankruptcies](https://www.chch.live/paper/bankruptcies), 1 record, 2015–2015
- [Barry Wells collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/barry-wells-collection), 1 record, 1989–1989
- [Between The Waters - Polish Legacy in New Zealand collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/between-the-waters-polish-legacy-in-new-zealand-collection), 1 record, 1927–1927
- [Cathy White Earthquake collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/cathy-white-earthquake-collection), 1 record, 2011–2011
- [Chris Portwine collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/chris-portwine-collection), 1 record, 2011–2011
- [Christchurch Memorial RSA Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/christchurch-memorial-rsa-collection), 1 record, 2021–2021
- [CollectedArchives](https://www.chch.live/paper/collectedarchives), 1 record, 1950–1950
- [David Ayling earthquake collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/david-ayling-earthquake-collection), 1 record, 2011–2011
- [Digital Map Drawer](https://www.chch.live/paper/digital-map-drawer), 1 record, 1981–1981
- [Garden city of the Dominion. Leaves 25 to 26](https://www.chch.live/paper/garden-city-of-the-dominion-leaves-25-to-26), 1 record, 1917–1917
- [Godley Cliffs 2021](https://www.chch.live/paper/godley-cliffs-2021), 1 record, 2021–2021
- [Harry Ell papers](https://www.chch.live/paper/harry-ell-papers), 1 record, 1930–1930
- [Hugh Brown collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/hugh-brown-collection), 1 record, 1920–1920
- [Jane and Mike Rodgers collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/jane-and-mike-rodgers-collection), 1 record, 2013–2013
- [Journals / He Hautaka](https://www.chch.live/paper/journals-he-hautaka), 1 record, 1964–1964
- [Kevin Hill collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/kevin-hill-collection), 1 record, 1982–1982
- [Mackelvie Trust Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/mackelvie-trust-collection), 1 record, 1826–1826
- [Moata Tamaira collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/moata-tamaira-collection), 1 record, 2010–2010
- [New Zealand Colonist and Port Nicholson Advertiser](https://www.chch.live/paper/new-zealand-colonist-and-port-nicholson-advertiser), 1 record, 1843–1843
- [New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator](https://www.chch.live/paper/new-zealand-gazette-and-wellington-spectator), 1 record, 1841–1841
- [Operation Deep Freeze papers](https://www.chch.live/paper/operation-deep-freeze-papers), 1 record, 1955–1955
- [Other](https://www.chch.live/paper/other), 1 record, 2026–2026
- [Our stories](https://www.chch.live/paper/our-stories), 1 record, 1880–1880
- [Publications](https://www.chch.live/paper/publications), 1 record, 1882–1882
- [Radcliffe Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/radcliffe-collection), 1 record, 1910–1910
- [Removals](https://www.chch.live/paper/removals), 1 record, 2001–2001
- [Ron Fensom, Q.S.M. collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/ron-fensom-q-s-m-collection), 1 record, 2002–2002
- [Secondary Legislation](https://www.chch.live/paper/secondary-legislation), 1 record, 2026–2026
- [Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre](https://www.chch.live/paper/te-pae-christchurch-convention-centre), 1 record, 2022–2022
- [The New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/paper/the-new-zealand-gazette), 1 record, 2026–2026
- [The stores of Scorpio Books](https://www.chch.live/paper/the-stores-of-scorpio-books), 1 record, 2024–2024
- [WCC, ephemeral or estray items](https://www.chch.live/paper/wcc-ephemeral-or-estray-items), 1 record, 1927–1927
- [Webb Collection](https://www.chch.live/paper/webb-collection), 1 record, 1890–1890


## Questions, answered briefly

**How many old Christchurch newspapers does the archive hold?**

278 mastheads, 52,324 records that mention Christchurch, printed 1800–2026. Each masthead opens its own shelf.

**What is the oldest paper on the shelf?**

Photography, its records reach 1800–1999, 1,096 of them.

**Where do the paper records link to?**

Papers Past, the National Library’s newspaper archive, every row links the issue it came from. A record here is a lead, not a claim.

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Data: https://api.chch.live/papers · the laid-out page: https://www.chch.live/papers