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.

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

62,209 records matching 97 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
24 Dec 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Dec 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1886
Civil Service Examination. (Star, 24 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 24 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 24 December 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1886
IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION. (Evening Post, 24 December 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1886
LYTTELTON. (Star, 27 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Dec 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1886
Interprovincial Bicycle Races. (Star, 28 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1886
MIDLAND v. GRANGE. (Star, 29 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 29 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 29 December 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 December 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 30 December 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1886
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 31 December 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1887
St Paul's Church (Anglican) - List No. 5370 by Mary O'Keeffe [Report Author] · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 1 place
1887
Man in a suit by Dutch & Bull · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1887
Map of the electoral districts, Christchurch North, Christchurch South, St. Albans, Linwood, and Sydenham as defined by the Representation Commission from the census of 1886 Heritage Maps / He Mahere Tuku Iho · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH RIFLE CLUB. (Star, 03 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1887
Christchurch Races. (Nelson Evening Mail, 03 January 1887) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 January 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 06 January 1887) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 07 January 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 January 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 08 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 January 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1887
LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 January 1887) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jan 1887
Summary of Events. (Star, 10 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1887
Christchurch Rifle Club. (Star, 10 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 10 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1887
Summer. (Star, 11 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 12 January 1887) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 January 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 13 January 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 14 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 14 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 January 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1887
Local & General. (Star, 17 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1887
Latest Local. (Star, 18 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 18 January 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 January 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1887
POLICE COURT. (Star, 19 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 January 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1887
Untitled (Southland Times, 20 January 1887) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1887
THE BUCKEYE HARVESTER. (Star, 20 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1887
Pupil Teachers' Examination. (Star, 21 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1887
NEW SOUTH WALES SPORTING NOTES. (Otago Witness, 21 January 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1887
THE OTOGO DAILY TIMES FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1897. (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 22 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1887
MR AYERS AT HEATHCOTE VALLEY. (Star, 22 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 24 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jan 1887
Christchurch Rifle Club. (Star, 24 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 24 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1887
DROWNING ACCIDENT (Star, 24 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1887
Suicide at Christchurch. Christchurch, Jan. 25. (Nelson Evening Mail, 25 January 1887) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1887
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONFERENCE. (Timaru Herald, 26 January 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jan 1887
PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONFERENCE. (Otago Daily Times, 26 January 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 26 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 26 January 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 January 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 27 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
28 Jan 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 28 January 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH RIFLES. (Star, 28 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 28 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 31 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jan 1887
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 31 January 1887) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jan 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 31 January 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1887
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 31 January 1887) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 February 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 02 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 02 February 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 February 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1887
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 08 February 1887) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1887
The Volunteers. (Star, 09 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 09 February 1887) Wanganui Herald · 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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