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.

60,487 records matching 99 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
13 Aug 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (North Otago Times, 13 August 1883) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1883
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 August 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (North Otago Times, 14 August 1883) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 August 1883) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 August 1883) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 16 August 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (North Otago Times, 17 August 1883) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 17 August 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (North Otago Times, 18 August 1883) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1883
Local & General. (Star, 20 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1883
AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 August 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Taranaki Herald, 23 August 1883) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 24 August 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1883
LOOAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 25 August 1883) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (West Coast Times, 25 August 1883) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 27 August 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 28 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 August 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 03 September 1883) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 03 September 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1883
Original Correspondence (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 September 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1883
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 04 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1883
NATATOR'S PERFORMANCES. (Wanganui Herald, 04 September 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 05 September 1883) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1883
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 07 September 1883) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1883
SCINTILLATIONS (Auckland Star, 07 September 1883) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 07 September 1883) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1883
HEAVY STORM IN CHRISTCHURCH. (West Coast Times, 07 September 1883) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1883
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 08 September 1883) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Sept 1883
The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1883. (Otago Daily Times, 08 September 1883) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
8 Sept 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 September 1883) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 08 September 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH v. EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 10 September 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 September 1883) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 September 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 September 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 September 1883) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · no. 18.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · no. 21.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1883
MAJOR" BARKER IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 17 September 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 September 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 22 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 22 September 1883) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1883
TELEGRAPHIC. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 26 September 1883) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 26 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 28 September 1883) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. [N. Z. PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH. (West Coast Times, 29 September 1883) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1883
The Wellington-Christchurch Chess Match. [By Telegraph.] [united press association.l Christchurch, This Dat. (Evening Post, 29 September 1883) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 September 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1883
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1883. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 October 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1883
Local & General (Star, 03 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Auckland Star, 04 October 1883) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 05 October 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1883
News of the Week. (New Zealand Tablet, 05 October 1883) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 05 October 1883) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1883
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 05 October 1883) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1883
NOTES BY PASQUIN, (Otago Witness, 06 October 1883) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1883
FROZEN MEAT. (Wanganui Herald, 08 October 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 08 October 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 October 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1883
Armagh bridge Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
11 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 October 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 October 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1883
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 October 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 12 October 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 October 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 15 October 1883) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1883
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 October 1883) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Grey River Argus, 16 October 1883) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1883
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 October 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · 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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