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 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
18 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 January 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 19 January 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 21 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 January 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1889
TRIP TO TEE CHATHAM ISLANDS. (Bush Advocate, 22 January 1889) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
A LAD DROWNED AT NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 23 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. January 22. (North Otago Times, 23 January 1889) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 23 January 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1889
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 24 January 1889) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1889
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Star, 24 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1889
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 25 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
28 Jan 1889
MURDER AT CHRISTCHURCH. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, January 26 (North Otago Times, 28 January 1889) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1889
HOW THE MONET GOES. (Evening Post, 30 January 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 January 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1889
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 31 January 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1889
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Otago Daily Times, 31 January 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1889
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Auckland Star, 02 February 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1889
Richmond Rifles. (Star, 02 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1889
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 04 February 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1889
SHIPPING, (Otago Daily Times, 06 February 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 11 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1889
Untitled (Star, 12 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1889
Local & General. (Star, 12 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1889
New Brighton Pier. (Star, 13 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 13 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1889
MARRIAGES. (Star, 15 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1889
BURGLARIES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February (North Otago Times, 18 February 1889) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1889
School of Art. (Star, 18 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1889
Papanui Saleyards. (Star, 19 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1889
TENNIS. (Star, 19 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1889
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 19 February 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1889
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Otago Daily Times, 20 February 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1889
HOME AND FOREIGN. (Bush Advocate, 21 February 1889) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Feb 1889
Canterbury Tramway Company. (Star, 21 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1889
BOWLING. (Otago Daily Times, 21 February 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1889
Belfast School. (Star, 22 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1889
The Star. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1889. Clocks and Clock-towers. (Star, 23 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1889
BIRTHS. (Star, 25 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1889
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1889. (Otago Daily Times, 26 February 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 26 February 1889) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1889
WILLIAM FLESHER. (Star, 27 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1889
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 28 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1889
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 28 February 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1889
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 March 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1889
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Auckland Star, 02 March 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1889
Land Sale. (Star, 04 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Mar 1889
CHRISTCHURCH v. CANTERBURY. (Star, 04 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 March 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1889
Telegraphic News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 March 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1889
Marlborough Express, PUBLSISHED EVERY EVENING. THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1889. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 07 March 1889) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Mar 1889
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1889. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 March 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 08 March 1889) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 08 March 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1889
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 12 March 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 13 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1889
Untitled (Auckland Star, 14 March 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1889
ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 14 March 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1889
THE CHRISTCHURCH TRIP. (Otago Witness, 14 March 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1889
The Oddfellows. (Star, 15 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1889
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 15 March 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1889
The Easter Encampment. (Star, 15 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1889
A New Rifle Club. (Star, 18 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1889
HEATHCOTE v. CANTERBURY MOUNTED RIFLES. (Star, 18 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 March 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 March 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1889
Local & General. (Star, 20 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1889
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (BY TELEGRAPHED.) Christchurch, March 20. (North Otago Times, 21 March 1889) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1889
Local & General. (Star, 21 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1889
Vital Statistics. (Evening Post, 22 March 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1889
NEWS OF THE MONTH. (Auckland Star, 23 March 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Mar 1889
DEATHS. (Auckland Star, 23 March 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 March 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 March 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 29 March 1889) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 29 March 1889) Star · 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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