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
15 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 15 May 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
Christchurch Afloat. (Southland Times, 17 May 1886) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
17 May 1886
GREAT FLOOD IN CANTERBURY. (Colonist, 17 May 1886) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
17 May 1886
HEAVY GALE AT WELLINGTON. (Timaru Herald, 17 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
17 May 1886
THE SYDENHAM ELECTION, (Evening Post, 17 May 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 17 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 17 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
DE PAILS OF THE DELUGE. (Grey River Argus, 17 May 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
THE'FLOODS IN CANTERBURY. [Bt Telegraph.] [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, 16th May. (Evening Post, 17 May 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
THE WEATHER. (Otago Daily Times, 17 May 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
THE FLOODS IN CANTERBURY. CHRISTCHURCH, May 17. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 17 May 1886) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1886
The Floods. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 May 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 May 1886
FLOODS IN CANTERBURY. (North Otago Times, 18 May 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1886
THE CHRISTCHURCH FLOODS. Christchurch, May 17 (West Coast Times, 18 May 1886) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 18 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1886
Great Floods in Christchurch. (Manawatu Standard, 18 May 1886) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 18 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1886
MARRIAGE. (Star, 20 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 20 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 May 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 21 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 21 May 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1886
MISCELLANEOUS. (Auckland Star, 22 May 1886) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 May 1886
STORMS. (Auckland Star, 22 May 1886) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
22 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1886
Local & General. (Star, 22 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 22 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 22 May 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 22 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 24 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 25 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1886
FIRE. Christchurch,May 25. (Grey River Argus, 26 May 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1886
A FLYING TRIP THROUGH NEW ZEALAND (Otago Daily Times, 28 May 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1886
A FLYING TRIP THROUGH NEW ZEALAND. (Otago Witness, 28 May 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 29 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 31 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1886
LICENSING COURT. (Star, 01 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1886
MUNICIPAL. (Star, 01 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 01 June 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (West Coast Times, 01 June 1886) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1886
Accidents, Inquests, &c. (Star, 02 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 02 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 02 June 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH, (Wanganui Herald, 04 June 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1886
Harewood Road Steam Threshing Company. (Star, 05 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 05 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 05 June 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 05 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 08 June 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1886
Presentation to Sergeant Willis. (Star, 10 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 June 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1886
THE TREATMENT OF UNCONVICTED PRISONERS. (Evening Post, 12 June 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 12 June 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 June 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 12 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1886
NORTH CANTERBURY v. EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 15 June 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 16 June 1886) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 16 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 June 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1886
Linwood Town Board. (Star, 16 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 17 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 June 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 19 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 19 June 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1886
THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE. (Otago Daily Times, 19 June 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 21 June 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 21 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1886
A SUDDEN DEPARTURE. (Grey River Argus, 21 June 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1886
CHSISTCURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 June 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 22 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 24 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1886
Latest Locals. (Star, 25 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Jun 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 25 June 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 26 June 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Jun 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 28 June 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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