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.

“The Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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

9,137 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
23 Nov 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 23 November 1883) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 December 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1883
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 07 December 1883) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1883
CROWN LANDS SALE. The Otago Daily Times. (Otago Daily Times, 21 December 1883) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1883
A HINT TO THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. (Otago Daily Times, 22 December 1883) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Dec 1883
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 December 1883) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1883
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 29 December 1883) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1883
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 December 1883) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1884
Local & General. (Star, 02 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jan 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 05 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1884
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 05 January 1884) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1884
SPORTING (Otago Daily Times, 12 January 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1884
Local & General. (Star, 15 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1884
Local & General. (Star, 16 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1884
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Auckland Star, 19 January 1884) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1884
Local & General. (Star, 25 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1884
Local & General. (Star, 29 January 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1884
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 02 February 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1884
Bowling. (Star, 04 February 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 04 February 1884) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 04 February 1884) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1884
Bowling. (Star, 05 February 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1884
BOWLING MATCH. (Daily Telegraph, 05 February 1884) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 05 February 1884) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 06 February 1884) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 07 February 1884) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1884
Bowling. (Star, 09 February 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1884
SPORTING. The Wellington Cup. (Te Aroha News, 09 February 1884) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1884
Local & General. (Star, 11 February 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Feb 1884
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 12 February 1884) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1884
Local & General. (Star, 16 February 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Feb 1884
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19, 1884. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 February 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1884
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 25 February 1884) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1884
The Star Rowing Club at Christchurch. (Evening Post, 25 February 1884) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
27 Feb 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 February 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 February 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 March 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 March 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 March 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1884
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 March 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1884
FOOTBALL. (Star, 24 March 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 March 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 March 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 March 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 March 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1884
MERIVALE CLUB. (Star, 01 April 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1884
Latest Locals. (Star, 02 April 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1884
Sporting Intelligence. (Star, 10 April 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 April 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
22 Apr 1884
FOOTBALL. RICHMOND CLUB. (Star, 22 April 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1884
Sydenham Borough Council. (Star, 22 April 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1884
Untitled (Auckland Star, 23 April 1884) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 April 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1884
TELEGRAMS. (Otago Daily Times, 30 April 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 May 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 May 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 May 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. May 7. (North Otago Times, 08 May 1884) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1884
FOOTBALL. (Star, 12 May 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 May 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1884
FOOTBALL. (Star, 15 May 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 May 1884
Football. (Star, 19 May 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 May 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1884
ANOTHER FLAW IN THE LICENSING ACT. (Evening Post, 24 May 1884) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1884
Latest Locals. (Star, 29 May 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1884
Untitled (Auckland Star, 30 May 1884) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1884
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 May 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 June 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1884
SPORTING NEWS. (Otago Witness, 07 June 1884) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 June 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Jun 1884
FOOTBALL. (Star, 19 June 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jun 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 June 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1884
ANGLO-COLONIAL SUMMARY. (Star, 25 June 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1884
OUR CANTERBURY LETTER. (Otago Daily Times, 28 June 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1884
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 28 June 1884) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1884
Local & General. (Star, 04 July 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1884
CABLE NEWS. (Evening Post, 10 July 1884) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1884
Latest Locals. (Star, 16 July 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1884
FOOTBALL. (Star, 17 July 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1884
Christchurch Hunt Club Steeplechases. (Star, 04 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 August 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1884
THE NEW PARLIAMENT. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 11 August 1884) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1884
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1884
Local & General. (Star, 14 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1884
Latest Locals. (Star, 16 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (West Coast Times, 16 August 1884) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 16 August 1884) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 August 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 25 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Sept 1884
Local & General. (Star, 04 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Sept 1884
Untitled (Auckland Star, 04 September 1884) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1884
Latest Locals (Star, 10 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1884
Untitled (Auckland Star, 15 September 1884) Auckland 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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