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.

“"a"”, the shelf

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

59,419 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
22 Jan 1880
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 January 1880) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1880
Otago Daily Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 23 January 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 January 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1880
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
27 Jan 1880
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 27 January 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Jan 1880
Untitled (Auckland Star, 28 January 1880) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Waikato Times, 29 January 1880) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1880
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 30 January 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 January 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1880
AKAROA RAILWAY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 January 1880) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1880
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 31 January 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jan 1880
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 January 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. January 30. (North Otago Times, 31 January 1880) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1880
CHRISTCHURCH (Waikato Times, 31 January 1880) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 02 February 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 03 February 1880) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1880
Otago Daily Times. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 18S0. (Otago Daily Times, 05 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1880
POST OFFICE NOTICE. (Otago Daily Times, 06 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1880
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 07 February 1880) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1880
HEATHCOTE. (Star, 09 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1880
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 10 February 1880) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1880
CANTERBURY NEWS. (Grey River Argus, 11 February 1880) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1880
The Otago Daily Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 13 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1880
THE BANK RETURNS. (Evening Post, 14 February 1880) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1880
Untitled (Evening Post, 16 February 1880) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 17 February 1880) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. February 17. (North Otago Times, 18 February 1880) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1880
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 18 February 1880) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1880
RECHABITE MEETING. [united press association.] (Evening Post, 18 February 1880) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. 17th February. (Evening Post, 18 February 1880) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1880
THE COLONIST PUBLISHED. TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAYS. NELSON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1880. (Colonist, 21 February 1880) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1880
The Otago Daily Times. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1880. DEATH. (Otago Daily Times, 23 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1880
The Otago Daily Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 24 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH "ASKING FQR MORE." [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, 23rd February. (Evening Post, 24 February 1880) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. February 23. (North Otago Times, 24 February 1880) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1880
Untitled (West Coast Times, 24 February 1880) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1880
TELEGRAMS. (Tuapeka Times, 25 February 1880) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Feb 1880
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (West Coast Times, 26 February 1880) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1880
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 27 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
27 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1880
Page 13 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 27 February 1880) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 March 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 March 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1880
The Otago Daily Times. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 03 March 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1880
The Star. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1880. (Star, 03 March 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 March 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1880
NELSON PRIZE FIRING. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 09 March 1880) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 09 March 1880) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1880
COLONIAL PRIZE FIRING. (PER TIMES SPECIAL WIRE.) Rifle Camp, March 8. (North Otago Times, 09 March 1880) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 March 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 11 March 1880) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1880
NELSON PRIZE FIRING. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 11 March 1880) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1880
PIGEON BAY ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 March 1880) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 12 March 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 13 March 1880) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1880
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 13 March 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 16 March 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1880
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Southland Times, 17 March 1880) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1880
INTERIM REPORT BY THE NATIVE COMMISSION. (Evening Post, 18 March 1880) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 March 1880) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1880
The Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1880. (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 March 1880) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1880
AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 March 1880) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Timaru Herald, 22 March 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1880
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 22 March 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1880
Untitled (Bruce Herald, 23 March 1880) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 March 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1880
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 24 March 1880) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN RACES. (Wanganui Herald, 24 March 1880) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 March 1880) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1880
NEW ZEALAND WIMBLEDON. (Colonist, 25 March 1880) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1880
WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Otago Witness, 27 March 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 March 1880) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1880
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 30 March 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 March 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 31 March 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 April 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 01 April 1880) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1880
Local and General. (Clutha Leader, 02 April 1880) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1880
The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 03 April 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1880
TELEGRAPHIC. (Colonist, 03 April 1880) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1880
OUR VOLUNTEERS. (Otago Witness, 03 April 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 April 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 April 1880) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 05 April 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1880
DEATH. The Star. TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1880. (Star, 06 April 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 06 April 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH WATER SUPPLY. (Star, 06 April 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1880
Untitled (West Coast Times, 06 April 1880) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 April 1880) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1880
AUSTRALIAN. (Thames Star, 08 April 1880) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 April 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1880
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1880) Otago Witness · 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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