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.

62,209 records matching 86 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
30 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 30 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Southland Times, 30 December 1884) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1884
February (Star, 31 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 31 December 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 31 December 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1885
W. Sefton Moorhouse Hocken Digital Collections · Hocken Collections - Uare Taoka o Hākena, University of Otago; University of Otago
1885
Statue of William Sefton Moorhouse Hocken Digital Collections · Hocken Collections - Uare Taoka o Hākena, University of Otago; University of Otago
1885
Graving dock, Lyttelton Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
1885
Three unidentified males outside A. E. Preece’s Cyclists’ Exchange Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1885
Eleven people outside A. E. Preece’s Cyclists’ Exchange Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1885
Unidentified man and two male child at Gloucester Street Bridge Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1885
Alfred Ernest Preece in Pioneer Bicycle Club uniform Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1885
H. J. Parker and Charles August Myhre with a dog at the Avon River Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1885
The New Zealand Midland Railway. Enlarged map by Lake & Sison · Maps, plans and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1885
The New Zealand Midland Railway. General mapThe New Zealand Midland Railway. Enlarged map of the railway: showing also the area within which Crown Land is reserved for selection of land grant by Lake & Sison · Maps, plans and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1885
The wool season by John Gibb · Art · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1885
Wellington. From Catholic cemetery by Burton Brothers · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1885
Infant sitting on a cushion by Wrigglesworth & Binns · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1885
A prizewinning Christchurch confectioner, 1880s by National Library NZ on The Commons · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Alexander Turnbull Library
2 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1885
LYTTELTON REGATTA. (Star, 02 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 03 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1885
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 03 January 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1885
SPORTING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 05 January 1885) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1885
THE CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Grey River Argus, 05 January 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1885
BIRTHS. (Star, 06 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1885
BOY MISSING AT AKAROA. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 January 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 January 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1885
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 10 January 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 10 January 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1885
The Daily Telegraph. MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1885. (Daily Telegraph, 12 January 1885) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1885
Sydenham Borough Council. (Star, 13 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1885
Local & General. (Star, 14 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 15 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1885
Untitled (Grey River Argus, 15 January 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1885
CRICKET. (Star, 15 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1885
Latest Locals (Star, 15 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1885
WOOLSTON TOWN BOARD. (Star, 17 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 17 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
20 Jan 1885
BIRTHS. (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 January 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
St Albans Borough Council. (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 20 January 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 21 January 1885) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1885
Local & General. (Star, 21 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1885
TELEGRAPHIC. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 22 January 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
22 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 22 January 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1885
FATAL BOATING ACCIDENT. Christchurch, January 21. (Te Aroha News, 24 January 1885) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 24 January 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1885
SOMEWHERE ON COOK STRAIT." (Otago Witness, 24 January 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1885
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1885. (West Coast Times, 26 January 1885) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 26 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1885
EAST CHRISTCHUUCH. (Star, 27 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 28 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 January 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1885
Latest Locals (Star, 29 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 29 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 29 January 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 29 January 1885) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 29 January 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 January 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 31 January 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jan 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 31 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1885
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (West Coast Times, 31 January 1885) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 31 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 02 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Feb 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1885
NEW BRIGHTON RACES. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 02 February 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Feb 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 03 February 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 February 1885) 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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