How many records does the archive hold?

80,797 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 Hospital”, the shelf

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

4,697 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 1880s
30 Apr 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 30 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
Arrest for Forgery. (Evening Post, 05 May 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1886
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 12 May 1886) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1886
The City and the Suburbs. (Star, 15 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
THE SYDENHAM ELECTION, (Evening Post, 17 May 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1886
MISCELLANEOUS. (Auckland Star, 22 May 1886) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 22 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1886
Accidents, Inquests, &c. (Star, 02 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1886
THE TREATMENT OF UNCONVICTED PRISONERS. (Evening Post, 12 June 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1886
The Timaru Herald. TUESDAT, JULY 13, 1886. (Timaru Herald, 13 July 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
16 Jul 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 July 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 22 July 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1886
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 24 July 1886) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1886
THE GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL. (Evening Post, 28 July 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Jul 1886
AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 July 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1886
West Coast Times. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1886. (West Coast Times, 04 August 1886) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 August 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1886
VITAL STATISTICS. (Evening Post, 20 August 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1886
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. (Evening Post, 24 August 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 27 August 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 August 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
CLIFTON COUNTY COUNCIL. (Taranaki Herald, 09 September 1886) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 01 October 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Oct 1886
THE §tq likr Jrps, PUBLISHED DAILY. MONDAY, OCTOBER 4,1886. (Grey River Argus, 04 October 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 08 October 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 29 October 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
12 Nov 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 12 November 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 03 December 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 December 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 20 December 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 07 January 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 12 January 1887) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 14 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1887
Local & General. (Star, 17 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 1887
Latest Local. (Star, 18 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1887
NEW SOUTH WALES SPORTING NOTES. (Otago Witness, 21 January 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 28 January 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 February 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 02 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1887
Christchurch Hospital. (Star, 10 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1887
Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA AND RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." WEDNESDAY, FEBRUABY 16,1887. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 February 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1887
NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 16 February 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1887
TELEGRAPHIC. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 February 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1887
The N.Z. Rifle Association. (Star, 25 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1887
Local & General. (Star, 25 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1887
The Timaru Herald. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1887. (Timaru Herald, 12 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 22 March 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 March 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 04 April 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1887
West Coast Times FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1887. (West Coast Times, 29 April 1887) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 May 1887
PASSING NOTES. (Otago Witness, 20 May 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jun 1887
THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE. (Otago Daily Times, 22 June 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 01 July 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 15 July 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jul 1887
SUMMARY FOR HOME READERS. (Auckland Star, 16 July 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1887
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 23 July 1887) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 July 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 28 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1887
ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES. (Otago Daily Times, 10 August 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
10 Aug 1887
DEATHS. (Star, 10 August 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 12 August 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1887
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 13 August 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Aug 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 August 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 19 August 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Aug 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 August 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Sept 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 08 September 1887) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1887
CLIFTON COUNTY COUNCIL. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] (Taranaki Herald, 10 September 1887) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1887
Local & General. (Star, 14 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Sept 1887
THE OTAGO TOUR OF 1887. (Otago Witness, 23 September 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 1887
FOOTBALL. (Otago Daily Times, 24 September 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Sept 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 26 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1887
Marlborough Express. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 04 October 1887) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1887
West Coast Times. MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1887. (West Coast Times, 17 October 1887) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1887
Local & General. (Star, 21 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1887
SELWYN COUNTY COUNCIL. (Star, 25 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1887
SMALL-POX HOSPITAL. (Star, 31 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Southland Times, 08 November 1887) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 11 November 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 23 November 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1887
The Inangahua Times. PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1887. (Inangahua Times, 23 November 1887) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 24 November 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1887
AUSTRALIA." (Evening Post, 24 November 1887) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 26 November 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1887
Local & General. (Star, 21 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jan 1888
DEALING WITH DIPSOMANIACS. (Grey River Argus, 05 January 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Local & General. (Star, 10 January 1888) 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.

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