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 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
30 Apr 1885
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Auckland Star, 30 April 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 01 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 May 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1885
All Nations Bazaar. (Star, 01 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 May 1885) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1885
FIRE AT OPAWA. (West Coast Times, 01 May 1885) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1885
DEFENCE. (Grey River Argus, 02 May 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 May 1885
BLENHEIM. (North Otago Times, 04 May 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1885
FOOTBALL. (Star, 04 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1885
The Colonial Defences. [BYBY TELEGRAPH.] [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 04 May 1885) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1885
A DEMAND FOR JUSTICE. (Evening Post, 04 May 1885) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
5 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1885
Local & General. (Star, 06 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1885
Local & General. (Star, 07 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 07 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1885
ALL NATIONS BAZAAR, CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 08 May 1885) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1885
Lincoln-Little River Railway. (Star, 09 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1885
Defence of the Colony. (Star, 11 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 May 1885
MERIVALE v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB. (Star, 11 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1885
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 12 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Auckland Star, 12 May 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1885
BIRTH. (Star, 13 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 13 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 13 May 1885) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1885
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Daily Telegraph, 14 May 1885) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1885
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 14 May 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 15 May 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1885
Local and General. (Clutha Leader, 15 May 1885) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 15 May 1885) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1885
MISCELLANEOUS. (Te Aroha News, 16 May 1885) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 May 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 May 1885
Kaiapoi Borough Council. (Star, 20 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
20 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 20 May 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1885
FOOTBALL. (Star, 21 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 May 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1885
THE BATTLE OF LYTTELTON. (Star, 26 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 May 1885
THE OPERATIONS AT NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 26 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. May 25. (North Otago Times, 26 May 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1885
TELEGRAPHIC. (Poverty Bay Herald, 27 May 1885) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 May 1885
Drainage Board. (Star, 27 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 27 May 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1885
BIRTH. (Star, 27 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1885
FOOTBALL. (Star, 28 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1885
The Otago Daily Times. FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1885. (Otago Daily Times, 29 May 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 May 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (West Coast Times, 29 May 1885) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1885
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 May 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Grey River Argus, 30 May 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1885
PRESENTATION TO "IVO." (Observer, 30 May 1885) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1885
Our Volunteer Force. (Star, 01 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1885
SYDENHAM v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1885
Church of the Good Shepherd. (Star, 01 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1885
Untitled (Auckland Star, 01 June 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1885
A Visit to the Lyttelton Batteries. (Star, 02 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Jun 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1885
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1885. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 June 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jun 1885
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 06 June 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jun 1885
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 08 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1885
FOOTBALL. (Star, 08 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1885
ANOTHER BATCH OF J.P.'s. (Timaru Herald, 10 June 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1885
Drainage Board. (Star, 10 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 June 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1885
Sporting Intelligence. (Star, 11 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jun 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1885
Untitled (Grey River Argus, 11 June 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1885
THE INTERPROVINCIAL CHESS MATCH. (Star, 11 June 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. June 11. (North Otago Times, 12 June 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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