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 Club”, the shelf

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

9,094 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 Apr 1888
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 18 April 1888) Otago Daily Times · 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
8 May 1888
THE ENGLISH FOOTBALLEKS. (Otago Daily Times, 08 May 1888) Otago Daily Times · 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
19 May 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 May 1888) Star · 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
25 May 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 25 May 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1888
FOOTBALL. (Auckland Star, 28 May 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 29 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jun 1888
TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 09 June 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1888
Matches. (Star, 11 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1888
SPORTING NOTES. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 June 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1888
Christchurch Liedertafel. (Star, 22 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1888
Local & General. (Star, 30 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1888
LOCAL AMD GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1888
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 03 July 1888) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 06 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1888
TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 07 July 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1888
Local & General. (Star, 13 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1888
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1888
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 13 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1888
TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 21 July 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 27 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 03 August 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1888
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 03 August 1888) Otago Witness · 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
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
30 Aug 1888
Local & General. (Star, 30 August 1888) Star · 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 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 07 September 1888) New Zealand Tablet · 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
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
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 September 1888) Star · 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
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
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
12 Oct 1888
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 12 October 1888) Otago Witness · 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
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
20 Oct 1888
UNKNOWN. (Auckland Star, 20 October 1888) Auckland 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
5 Nov 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 05 November 1888) Auckland Star · 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
20 Nov 1888
Local & General. (Star, 20 November 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1888
Rifle Shooting. (Star, 26 November 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1888
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Timaru Herald, 30 November 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Dec 1888
Local & General. (Star, 01 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1888
JUNIOR CUP. (Star, 03 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1888
Local & General. (Star, 06 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Dec 1888
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 07 December 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 10 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1888
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 14 December 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1888
Local & General. (Star, 15 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Dec 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1888. (Otago Daily Times, 15 December 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1888
FOREIGN NOTES. (Auckland Star, 24 December 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1888
Local & General. (Star, 26 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1888
Tuapeka Times AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1888. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." GOOD ADVICE. Local and General Intelligence. (Tuapeka Times, 26 December 1888) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1888
CHRISTCHURCH SPORTS. (Grey River Argus, 27 December 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Dec 1888
HOLIDAY SPORTS AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 December 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Dec 1888
TELEGRAMS (Evening Post, 27 December 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1888
Christchurch. (Star, 28 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1889
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 04 January 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 January 1889) Star · 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
31 Jan 1889
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 31 January 1889) Otago Witness · 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
18 Feb 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 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
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
BOWLING. (Otago Daily Times, 21 February 1889) Otago Daily Times · 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
4 Mar 1889
CHRISTCHURCH v. CANTERBURY. (Star, 04 March 1889) Star · 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
15 Mar 1889
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 15 March 1889) Otago Daily Times · 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
20 Mar 1889
Local & General. (Star, 20 March 1889) Star · 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
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
4 Apr 1889
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 04 April 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 April 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1889
Untitled (Auckland Star, 08 April 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1889
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 11 April 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Apr 1889
THE GOVERNOR'S ARRIVAL. (Evening Post, 12 April 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
12 Apr 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 April 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 20 April 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1889
Racing (Southland Times, 23 April 1889) Southland 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.

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