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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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

74,949 records matching 88 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 1870s
4 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1879
Untitled (Grey River Argus, 05 July 1879) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 05 July 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
8 Jul 1879
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, JULY 8. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 July 1879) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 11 July 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
12 Jul 1879
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Otago Witness, 12 July 1879) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 15 July 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 July 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1879
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 16 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 July 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 July 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1879
West Coast Times. FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1879. (West Coast Times, 18 July 1879) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 19 July 1879) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Jul 1879
ODDFELLOWS' DINNER. (Star, 19 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 23 July 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1879
The Star. THURSDAY, JULY 24, 1879, (Star, 24 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 25 July 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
26 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 26 July 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jul 1879
The Otago Daily Times. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE OTAGO GUARDIAN. SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1879. (Otago Daily Times, 26 July 1879) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 28 July 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 July 1879) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1879
WELLINGTON. (Wanganui Chronicle, 29 July 1879) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 July 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 01 August 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1879
Page 23 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 01 August 1879) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1879
SOUTHERN. (Auckland Star, 01 August 1879) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1879
News of the week. (Otago Witness, 02 August 1879) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 04 August 1879) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Aug 1879
The Otago Daily Times. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE OTAGO GUARDIAN. MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 1879. (Otago Daily Times, 04 August 1879) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1879
Christchurch, August 1. CHRISTCHURCH JOCKEY CLUB METROPOLITAN MEETING. (Grey River Argus, 04 August 1879) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 05 August 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 07 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
9 Aug 1879
I.O.G.T., GRAND LODGE SESSION. (Star, 09 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 09 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
11 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 11 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
12 Aug 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 August 1879) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 12 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
13 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 13 August 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 13 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
14 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 14 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · no. 2.13 · National Library of New Zealand
14 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 14 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · no. 9.6 · National Library of New Zealand
15 Aug 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 August 1879) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 August 1879) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 16 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. THIS DAY. (Evening Post, 16 August 1879) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. August 15. (North Otago Times, 16 August 1879) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 August 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1879
The Star. TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1879. (Star, 19 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Wanganui Herald, 19 August 1879) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. August 18. (North Otago Times, 19 August 1879) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 21 August 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1879
Page 19 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 22 August 1879) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 22 August 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
23 Aug 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1879
FOOTBALL TEAM. Wellington, August 22. (Taranaki Herald, 23 August 1879) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 23 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 23 August 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 25 August 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Aug 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. August 23. (North Otago Times, 25 August 1879) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 25 August 1879) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
26 Aug 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 August 1879) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1879
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 27 August 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1879
MAIL NOTICES. (Star, 27 August 1879) 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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