How many records does the archive hold?

71,563 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.

“Here”, the shelf

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

4,567 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
28 Jul 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 28 July 1881) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 29 July 1881) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1881
TELEGRAPHIC. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 13 August 1881) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 16 August 1881) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 09 September 1881) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1881
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 September 1881) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 October 1881) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 October 1881) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 14 October 1881) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1881
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 October 1881) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1881
Local & General. (Star, 27 October 1881) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1881
Local & General. (Star, 29 October 1881) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1881
Looal & General. (Star, 02 November 1881) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1881
Local & General. (Star, 09 November 1881) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1881
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 10 November 1881) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 11 November 1881) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1881
THEATRICAL & MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 12 November 1881) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1881
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 06 December 1881) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1881
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL NOTES. (Otago Daily Times, 10 December 1881) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1881
Local & General (Star, 23 December 1881) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 January 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1882
Local & General. (Star, 09 January 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1882
Local & General. (Star, 10 January 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1882
Local & General. (Star, 11 January 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1882
Local & General. (Star, 12 January 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1882
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. (Star, 14 January 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jan 1882
Untitled (Evening Post, 16 January 1882) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1882
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 1882. THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 January 1882) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 January 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1882
The Otago Daily Times. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1882. (Otago Daily Times, 25 January 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Jan 1882
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 28 January 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Jan 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 30 January 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 February 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1882
Local & General. (Star, 13 February 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1882
SECOND EDITION. (Star, 20 February 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Feb 1882
Untitled (Auckland Star, 28 February 1882) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 March 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 March 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1882
The Star. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1882. (Star, 10 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1882
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1882. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 March 1882) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1882
Local & General. (Star, 22 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 28 March 1882) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1882
Local & General. (Star, 31 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 31 March 1882) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 April 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 April 1882) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1882
LOCAL INDUSTRIES. (Otago Daily Times, 03 April 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Auckland Star, 04 April 1882) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Apr 1882
Hawke's Bay Herald. TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1882. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 04 April 1882) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1882
NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL EXHI- (Otago Daily Times, 11 April 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
11 Apr 1882
THE EXHIBITION. (Star, 11 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1882
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 12 April 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1882
The Star. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1882. (Star, 14 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 April 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1882
NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. (Otago Witness, 15 April 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
15 Apr 1882
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 15 April 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. (Colonist, 15 April 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1882
THE CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. (Otago Daily Times, 17 April 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. (Colonist, 18 April 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1882
OPENING OP THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 20 April 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Apr 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 22 April 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 25 April 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 April 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1882
FURNITURE. (Star, 27 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1882
WESLEYAN CHURCH, DURHAM STREET. (Star, 28 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1882
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 13 May 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (BY TELEGRAPH ) CHRISTCHURCH, May I8. (North Otago Times, 19 May 1882) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (North Otago Times, 19 May 1882) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1882
CITY COUNCIL. (Nelson Evening Mail, 20 May 1882) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 May 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Poverty Bay Herald, 31 May 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 31 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 01 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1882
The Otago Daily Times. TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1882. (Otago Daily Times, 06 June 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1882
SYDENHAM LICENSING COMMTTEE. (Star, 07 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1882
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 June 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1882
COLLING WOOD. (Colonist, 15 June 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jun 1882
Untitled (Clutha Leader, 16 June 1882) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1882
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 17 June 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1882
Local & General. (Star, 19 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 22 June 1882) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1882
The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1882. (Otago Daily Times, 24 June 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1882
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1882. (Timaru Herald, 01 August 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 15 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Aug 1882
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 26 August 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 26 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 29 August 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Daily Telegraph, 07 September 1882) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1882
The Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1882. (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 September 1882) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 September 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 1882
The Star. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1882. (Star, 13 September 1882) 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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