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.

“"f"”, the shelf

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

24,115 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 1890s
3 Dec 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1898
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERKRANZCHEN. (Star, 03 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 05 December 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 05 December 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · no. 46.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · no. 48.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1898
COMMERCIAL (Otago Witness, 08 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1898
THE PORT HILLS TRAMWAY. (Star, 08 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1898
SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION'S EXHIBITION. (Otago Witness, 08 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1898
HEALTH IS WEALTH. (Otago Daily Times, 10 December 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1898
CHRISTCHURCH CYCLING CLUB. (Star, 10 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1898
CHRISTCHURCH CYCLING CLUB (Ashburton Guardian, 12 December 1898) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 December 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Dec 1898
MILITARY TOURNAMENT. (Otago Daily Times, 14 December 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1898
NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 15 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Dec 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Poverty Bay Herald, 15 December 1898) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1898
ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 15 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1898
WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL (West Coast Times, 15 December 1898) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1898
CYCLING. (Star, 19 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1898
Page 17 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 22 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1898
WOODVILLE RACES. (Otago Witness, 22 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1898
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 22 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1898
CHRISTMASTIDE. (Star, 24 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1898
LITTLE RIVER REGATTA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 December 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1898
HAWKE'S BAY v. WELLINGTON. (Star, 28 December 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1898
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD. (Otago Witness, 29 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1898
DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 29 December 1898) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1898
THE PROPOSED DISARMAMENT. (Auckland Star, 30 December 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Dec 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 December 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1898
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD. 1898. (Otago Daily Times, 31 December 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1899
SWIMMING RACES. (Star, 03 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1899
Wool, Stock, and Produce Markets. (Feilding Star, 05 January 1899) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Jan 1899
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 07 January 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1899
A GIRL'S EXPERIENCES IN THE STATES. (Star, 07 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1899
BOROUGH COUNCILS. (Star, 10 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 10 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1899
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1899
CHARITABLE AID BOARD. (Star, 12 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 14 January 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1899
CANTERBURY v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1899
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 January 1899) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 21 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 21 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1899
BOWLING. (Star, 23 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH v. CANTERBURY. (Star, 23 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 24 January 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1899
CANTERBURY GREEN. (Star, 24 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH GREEN. (Star, 24 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1899
MARRIAGES. (Star, 24 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1899
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 26 January 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1899
Untitled (Auckland Star, 02 February 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1899
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. (Star, 03 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1899
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 04 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1899
SWIMMING. (Star, 06 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 06 February 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1899) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 08 February 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 09 February 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1899
THE LATE VERY REV. FATHER CUMMINGS, S.M. (New Zealand Tablet, 09 February 1899) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 11 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 13 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Feb 1899
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1899
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 15 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 18 February 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place

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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