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 98 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
6 Feb 1886
Page 16 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Witness, 06 February 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1886
Letter to Mary, 7th Feb 1886 Rowley family letters · Canterbury Stories · no. 71180 · Christchurch City Libraries
7 Feb 1886
Letter to Mary, 7th Feb 1886 Rowley family letters · Canterbury Stories · no. 71181 · Christchurch City Libraries
8 Feb 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Star, 10 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 11 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 11 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Feb 1886
The Star. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1886. (Star, 12 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 12 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Feb 1886
ARRIVED. (Nelson Evening Mail, 13 February 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1886
Latest Locals. (Star, 13 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 15 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1886
Ordinary Meeting. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 February 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 February 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1886
OPENING- OF ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL, DUNEDIN. (Tuapeka Times, 17 February 1886) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1886
Drainage Board. (Star, 17 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1886
SPORTING. Christchurch Races. [BY TELEGRAPH-PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, Tuesday. (Waikato Times, 18 February 1886) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 18 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 February 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 18 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · no. 11.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 18 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · no. 11.6 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 February 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1886
Untitled (West Coast Times, 19 February 1886) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 19 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 February 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1886
The Magdalen Asylum. (Star, 19 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 February 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 20 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 20 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 20 February 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 22 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1886
Local & General. (Star, 22 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1886
THE Marlborough Express. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. (Marlborough Express, 23 February 1886) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1886
Latest Locals. (Star, 23 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 23 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1886
Lyttelton Borough Council. (Star, 23 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH-WEST. (Star, 24 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. Feb. 24. (Timaru Herald, 25 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1886
BIRTHS. (Star, 26 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Feb 1886
Ecclesiastical. (Star, 26 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Feb 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 February 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1886
THE CARDINAL ARCHBISHOP OP SYDNEY IN CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 26 February 1886) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1886
D.J.O. AUTUMN MEETING. CUP DAY. WINNERS OF CHAMPAGNE STAKES. PEDIGREEE OP THE WINNER. (Otago Witness, 27 February 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1886
COURSING. OUR TRAINING KENNELS. (Otago Witness, 27 February 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 01 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 March 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1886
Frozen Meat (Feilding Star, 02 March 1886) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1886
BIRTHS. (Star, 02 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 03 March 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 04 March 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 06 March 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1886
CUSTOMS REVENUE. (Star, 06 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1886
Avon Road Board. (Star, 06 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1886
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 06 March 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · no. 23.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · no. 25.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1886
Local & General. (Star, 09 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Bruce Herald, 09 March 1886) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 10 March 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 10 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 10 March 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 10 March 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 11 March 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
BIRTHS. (Star, 11 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 11 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 March 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
Latest Locals. (Star, 11 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 12 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 12 March 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 12 March 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 13 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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