He Kohinga Pūranga / Archives

Located on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2 of Tūranga the Archives are a rich collection of primary sources on the city’s history.

The collection includes unpublished records of local and community organisations and clubs, churches, businesses and individuals. The material relates to Christchurch, the Canterbury region and the Chatham Islands from 1850 onwards and includes:

  • Ephemera – posters, handbills, programmes, catalogues.
  • Manuscripts – diaries, letters, scripts, church registers.
  • Small oral history collection.

Archives and Research collection

The Archives and Research collection may be used in the Wāhi Rangahau / Research Room.

How can I find out what is held in the Archives?

Christchurch City Libraries ArchivesSpace

Search ArchivesSpace to find listings of archives held by Christchurch City Libraries.

Archives Enquiry

Use this form to enquire about access to an item from our Archives. Expect a minimum of one week turnaround from submitting this form. A staff member will contact you when your item is available to view.

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Additions to the Archives

The library welcomes offers of additions to the archives. If you have material documenting aspects of our past or present-day life and are interested in its preservation please contact the Archivists, on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga.

Offers of additions to the archives will be assessed as to whether the material meets the collection criteria of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives. If the library is not the most appropriate repository for the material, then alternative institutes will be recommended.

Archives Donation

Use this form to enquire about donating or loaning archival material to Christchurch City Libraries.

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Donating material to Christchurch City Libraries Archives

Christchurch City Libraries Archives reserves the right to accept or reject any offers of donated material or loans in accordance with our collection policy. Examples of factors taken into account when making a decision whether to accept or decline material:
  • Content: Does it fit with the Content Development Policy? Are we the most appropriate institution to hold the material?
  • Format: are we the most appropriate institution to hold this type of material?
  • Physical state: how much conservation work will be required to restore the material to a useable condition?
  • Size: Do we have adequate space to house the material?
  • Legal ownership & copyright: does the donor have the legal authority to donate the material?
If there are doubts about whether the material should be accepted, the Library Archivist identifies alternative institutions the donor could approach such as the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Art Gallery or another Archive. Donations will not be accepted until the collection has been assessed by the archivist. Your request to donate or loan items will be responded to within 5 working days. Check our Donations Policy.
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