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 99 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
7 Aug 1888
SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 07 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 August 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1888
Local & General. (Star, 10 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1888
Page 10 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Witness, 10 August 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1888. (Otago Daily Times, 11 August 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Aug 1888
BIRTHS. (Auckland Star, 11 August 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 August 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1888
FOOTBALL. (Star, 16 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 16 August 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. August 13. (North Otago Times, 16 August 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1888
THE TOTALISATOR TALLY. (Otago Witness, 17 August 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1888
Local & General. (Star, 18 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Aug 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 18 August 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 20 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Aug 1888
FOOTBALL. (Star, 20 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1888
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 August 1888) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 August 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1888
NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 22 August 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 August 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1888
TEMPERANCE. (Star, 24 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1888
INTELLIGENCE. (Poverty Bay Herald, 27 August 1888) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Aug 1888
The Inangahua Times. PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1888. (Inangahua Times, 29 August 1888) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 29 August 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1888
POLICE COURT. (Star, 29 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1888
Local & General. (Star, 30 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 03 September 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1888
BIRTHS. (Star, 04 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1888
SYDENHAM BOROUGH. COUNCIL, (Star, 04 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 04 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 September 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1888
OTHER BUILDINGS AFFECTED. Additional Particulars. Christchurch, September 1. THE DAMAGE TO THE CATHEDRAL. OTHER BUILDINGS AFFECTED. (Te Aroha News, 05 September 1888) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 September 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1888
CHESS & DRAUGHTS. (Otago Witness, 07 September 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 September 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 07 September 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 08 September 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 11 September 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1888
PUBLIC MEETING AT DUVAUCHELLES. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 September 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1888
Local & General. (Star, 12 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1888
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 18SS. (Otago Daily Times, 13 September 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 14 September 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1888
Evening Post. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1888. (Evening Post, 15 September 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Sept 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 15 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Sept 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 September 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1888
CYCLING. (Star, 17 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 September 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1888
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 September 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1888
MARRIAGES. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 September 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1888
CHATS WITH THE CHILDREN. (Otago Witness, 21 September 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1888
LATEST TELEGRAMS. (Tuapeka Times, 22 September 1888) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1888
UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATON.] CHRISTCHURCH, THIS DAY. (Evening Post, 24 September 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 25 September 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 26 September 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1888
GERALDINE R.C. SPRING MEETING. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 28 September 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Oct 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 October 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1888
Colonial Telegrams. (Inangahua Times, 01 October 1888) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1888
NEWS OF THE DAY. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 October 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1888
Local & General. (Star, 10 October 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1888
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 11 October 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1888
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 October 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1888
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 12 October 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 October 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 15 October 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 19 October 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1888
Local & General. (Star, 19 October 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 19 October 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 October 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1888
UNKNOWN. (Auckland Star, 20 October 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1888
INTERPROVINCIAL (West Coast Times, 23 October 1888) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Oct 1888
TELEGRAMS (Inangahua Times, 24 October 1888) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Oct 1888
CHRISTCHURCH.��This (Thames Star, 26 October 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 26 October 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1888
CHRISTCHURCH NEWS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 October 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 29 October 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1888
SEWYN COUNTY COUNCIL. (Star, 30 October 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 31 October 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1888
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 31. (North Otago Times, 01 November 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1888
Untitled (Star, 01 November 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1888
DROWNED IN A TUB. (Auckland Star, 01 November 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
2 Nov 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 02 November 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1888
THE SUTHERLAND WATERFALL THE SUTHERLAND WATER (Otago Witness, 02 November 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 03 November 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 05 November 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1888
POST OFFICE NOTICES. (Otago Daily Times, 05 November 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1888
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAMS.) Christchurch, November 5, (North Otago Times, 06 November 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 November 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 07 November 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 08 November 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 08 November 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 November 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 10 November 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (West Coast Times, 13 November 1888) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1888
TELEGRAMS. (Inangahua Times, 14 November 1888) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Nov 1888
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 14 November 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 November 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1888
WESTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL. (West Coast Times, 19 November 1888) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1888
Local & General. (Star, 20 November 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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