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.

“"and"”, the shelf

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

66,519 records matching 100 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 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1886
MANSLAUGHTER (Grey River Argus, 23 March 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1886
CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER. (Timaru Herald, 23 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1886
ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 March 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 26 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 27 March 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 29 March 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 30 March 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1886
Our Volunteers. (Star, 30 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1886
CORRESPONDENCE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 April 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Apr 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 April 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 April 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1886
Our Volunteers. (Star, 02 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Daily Telegraph, 03 April 1886) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1886
Latest Locals. (Star, 05 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1886
The Timaru Herald. MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1886. (Timaru Herald, 05 April 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Waikato Times, 06 April 1886) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 April 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 06 April 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 07 April 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 April 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 08 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1886
MEETING OF CREDITORS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 08 April 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 09 April 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 April 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 09 April 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1886
The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1886. (Otago Daily Times, 10 April 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
10 Apr 1886
WOOLSTON TOWN BOARD. (Star, 10 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 April 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 12 April 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 April 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1886
THE OTOGO DAILY TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1886. (Otago Daily Times, 14 April 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
15 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 April 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 April 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 16 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1886
CYCLING. (Star, 19 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 April 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Tuapeka Times, 21 April 1886) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Apr 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Otago Daily Times, 22 April 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 22 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 April 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1886
Births, Marriages and Deaths. (Colonist, 24 April 1886) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1886
THE TROOPS. (North Otago Times, 24 April 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1886
NEW ZEALAND. (Waikato Times, 24 April 1886) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1886
EAST AND WEST COAST RAILWAY. (West Coast Times, 26 April 1886) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1886
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 28 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1886
ORDINARY MEETING. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 April 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 28 April 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1886
MARRIAGES. (Star, 29 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 30 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 April 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 01 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1886
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 04 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 04 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
Arrest for Forgery. (Evening Post, 05 May 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS (Nelson Evening Mail, 05 May 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
Census Returns. (Star, 05 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 05 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CANTERBURY CENSUS. (West Coast Times, 05 May 1886) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
TELEGRAMS. [united press association.] Auckland, 4th May. (Evening Post, 05 May 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
TELEGRAMS. (PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON, May 5. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 05 May 1886) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 May 1886) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
TELEGRAMS. (Daily Telegraph, 05 May 1886) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. May 4. (North Otago Times, 05 May 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1886
FOOTBALL. (Star, 06 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 06 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 07 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1886
TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 08 May 1886) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 08 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 May 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1886
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 12 May 1886) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1886
FOOTBALL. (Star, 13 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1886
SYDENHAM ELECTION. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 May 1886) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 13 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1886
LAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 13 May 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1886
Page 25 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 14 May 1886) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1886
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 14 May 1886) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 14 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1886
The Recent Disturbance at Heathcote Bridge. (Star, 14 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1886
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 14 May 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1886
The Northern Line. (Star, 15 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 May 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 15 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1886
The Daily Telegraph. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1886. (Daily Telegraph, 15 May 1886) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1886
The City and the Suburbs. (Star, 15 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 15 May 1886) Timaru 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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