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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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

75,281 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
1 Nov 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Marlborough Express, 01 November 1884) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 November 1884) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
3 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 03 November 1884) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 03 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 November 1884) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
4 Nov 1884
C.J.C. METROPOLITAN MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 04 November 1884) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 04 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1884
City Council. (Star, 04 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1884
Sydeaham Borough Council (Star, 04 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1884
LINWOOD TOWN BOARD. (Star, 05 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1884
TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SHOW. (Timaru Herald, 06 November 1884) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 07 November 1884) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 November 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 08 November 1884) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 08 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1884
NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURES AND PRODUCE. (Auckland Star, 10 November 1884) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1884
MAIL NOTICES. (Star, 10 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1884
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Timaru Herald, 12 November 1884) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 12 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 13 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1884
Page 24 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 14 November 1884) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. Christchurch, Friday. (Te Aroha News, 15 November 1884) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1884
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 November 1884) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 19 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1884
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 20 November 1884) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH (Manawatu Times, 20 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 21 November 1884) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1884
Untitled (Auckland Star, 22 November 1884) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 22 November 1884) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1884
Latest Locals (Star, 24 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 24 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH (Manawatu Times, 25 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1884
Untitled (Taranaki Herald, 26 November 1884) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 26 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 27 November 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1884
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 27 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH (Manawatu Times, 27 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 28 November 1884) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1884
Untitled (Mataura Ensign, 28 November 1884) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 29 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Nov 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 29 November 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1884
OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 29 November 1884) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 01 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 01 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 01 December 1884) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 02 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1884
The Otago Daily Tmes. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1884. (Otago Daily Times, 02 December 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1884
City Council. (Star, 02 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1884
CHRISTCHURCH (Manawatu Times, 02 December 1884) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 December 1884) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 December 1884) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1884
Tramway to New Brighton. (Star, 03 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 03 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1884
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 04 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1884
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 05 December 1884) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Dec 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1884
BIRTHS. (Star, 06 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 08 December 1884) Manawatu Times · 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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