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.

62,420 records matching 96 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 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 24 December 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
BOXING DAY. (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 24 December 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 26 December 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1887
CRICKET. (Grey River Argus, 30 December 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1888
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House - List No. 9325 by Robyn Burgess [Report Author] · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 1 place
1888
St Luke's Chapel - List No. 5328 by Robyn Burgess [Report Author] · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 2 places
1888
Christ Church Cathedral Spire after Earthquake 1888 Craw family photograph collection · Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
1888
Sunnyside Lunatic Asylum drainage. 1 of 4 Christchurch Drainage Board, plans, maps and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Jan 1888
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 03 January 1888) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1888
DEALING WITH DIPSOMANIACS. (Grey River Argus, 05 January 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 05 January 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 06 January 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1888
Local & General. (Star, 06 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 09 January 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 09 January 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Local & General. (Star, 10 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 January 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 11 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1888
THE DAILY OTAGO TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 12 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1888
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 12 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 12 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 13 January 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jan 1888
CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY. (New Zealand Tablet, 13 January 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1888
ROAD BOARDS. (Star, 14 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 14 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1888
SUMNER SWIMMING BATHS. (Star, 16 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 January 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 17 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
19 Jan 1888
ACCIDENTS. (Star, 19 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1888
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 20 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
20 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 21 January 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 25 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1888
UNIVERSITY OP NEW ZEALAND. (Star, 26 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 26 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1888
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Auckland Star, 27 January 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 27 January 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 28 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1888
SWIMMING MATCHES AT SUMNER. (Star, 30 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1888
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) (Otago Daily Times, 31 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1888
SANE PEOPLE IN THE ASYLUM. (Auckland Star, 01 February 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 02 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. MATRICULATION EXAMINATIONS. (Otago Witness, 03 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
Local & General. (Star, 03 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 03 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 03 February 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 04 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 06 February 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Feb 1888
UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, sth February. (Evening Post, 06 February 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 09 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1888
WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, &c. (Otago Witness, 10 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1888
Page 20 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Witness, 10 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1888
ADDRESS TO ARCHBISHOP REDWOOD. (New Zealand Tablet, 10 February 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 February 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 11 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 13 February 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
INTERPROVINCIAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 February 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
Untitled (Bruce Herald, 14 February 1888) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 February 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 14 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Nelson Evening Mail, 15 February 1888) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1888
WELLINGTON ITEMS. (Daily Telegraph, 15 February 1888) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 February 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 17 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Feb 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 17 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 18 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1888
THE FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
TO CORRESPONDENTS. (Auckland Star, 18 February 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH.��This day. (Thames Star, 20 February 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1888
A STRANGE CASE. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 20. (North Otago Times, 21 February 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1888
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. (Timaru Herald, 21 February 1888) 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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