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 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
22 Feb 1888
ROAD BOARDS. (Star, 22 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1888
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. (Otago Daily Times, 22 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 February 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1888
BIBLE CHRISTIANS. (Star, 22 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1888
Local & General. (Star, 23 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Feb 1888
FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. (Taranaki Herald, 23 February 1888) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1888
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND* (Otago Witness, 24 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1888
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 25 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1888
CRICKET. (Otago Daily Times, 28 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 March 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 02 March 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 05 March 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1888
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIAIION MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 05 March 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1888
DEATHS. (Star, 07 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 12 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
Local & General (Star, 12 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
FOOTBALL. (Star, 12 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 13 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1888
Local & General. (Star, 14 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 14 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Daily Telegraph, 15 March 1888) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
APPEAL COURT. (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1888
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 March 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Mar 1888
MEETINGS AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 16 March 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 17 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 19 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1888
LYTTELTON v. CHRISTCHURCH GARRISON BAND. (Star, 19 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1888
MAGISTERIAL.. (Star, 20 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 20 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1888
THE RAILWAY RETURNS. (Otago Daily Times, 21 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 22 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1888
PLACED HORSES IN THE INTERCOLONIAL CHAMPION RACE. Distance Three Miles. (Otago Witness, 23 March 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 24 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 March 1888) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 27 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH RIFLES. (Star, 28 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1888
Rifle Match. (Star, 31 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1888
THE HUTT RAILWAY. (Evening Post, 02 April 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 02 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1888
CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 April 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1888
THE VOLUNTEER ENCAMPMENT. (Star, 03 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1888
Christchurch Maces. (Nelson Evening Mail, 03 April 1888) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · no. 1.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · no. 2.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1888
CHRISTCHURCH J.C. MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 04 April 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1888
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 06 April 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1888
MAGISTRATES' COURT. (Star, 11 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 12 April 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1888
TRAGEDY IN A GAOL. (Auckland Star, 12 April 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
13 Apr 1888
THE LATE ENCAMPMENT. (Star, 13 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1888
TRAGEDY IN A GAOL. Christchurch. April 12. (Te Aroha News, 14 April 1888) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
17 Apr 1888
West Coast Times. TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1888. (West Coast Times, 17 April 1888) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 17 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1888
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 18 April 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 19 April 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1888
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 25 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1888
COMMITED TWO CHRISTCHURCH CROOKS. Christchurch April 24. (Te Aroha News, 28 April 1888) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 03 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1888
Address to Mr H. A. Watt. (Star, 03 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1888
CYCLING. (Star, 04 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 May 1888
Education Board's Scholarships. (Star, 04 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1888
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 05 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1888
WOOLSTON TOWN BOARD. (Star, 07 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1888
THE ENGLISH FOOTBALLEKS. (Otago Daily Times, 08 May 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1888
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 10 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 10 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1888
NEW ZEALAND STATISTICS. (Star, 11 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1888
LOCAL FOOTBALL. (Star, 14 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1888
City Council. (Evening Post, 15 May 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1888
Archbishop Redwood off to Home. (Thames Star, 15 May 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 18 May 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 May 1888
Railway Time-table. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1888
BISHOP GRIMES AT SHAND'S TRACK, LINCOLN. (New Zealand Tablet, 18 May 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1888
Local Matches. (Star, 21 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 23 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place

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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