How many records does the archive hold?

80,797 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.

“H&M”, the shelf

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

14,263 records matching 97 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 1870s
10 Sept 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 September 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 September 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1879
THE NEW PARLIAMENT. (Evening Post, 13 September 1879) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1879
THE TAIERI ELECTION. (Otago Witness, 13 September 1879) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 15 September 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Sept 1879
Hawke's Bay Herald. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1879. RESULT OF THE ELECTIONS. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 15 September 1879) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1879
Grand Opening Ceremonial. (Auckland Star, 17 September 1879) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Colonist, 18 September 1879) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 September 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 September 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 23 September 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (West Coast Times, 24 September 1879) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (West Coast Times, 25 September 1879) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (West Coast Times, 26 September 1879) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 30 September 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 October 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 October 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1879
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 10 October 1879) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1879
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 13 October 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1879
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 October 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Auckland Star, 21 October 1879) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 21 October 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 October 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1879
The Otago Daily Times. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE OTAGO GUARDIAN. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1879. (Otago Daily Times, 27 October 1879) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1879
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 October 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 November 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1879
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (PER TIMES SPECIAL WIRE.) Christchurch, Nov. 11. (North Otago Times, 12 November 1879) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1879
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 12 November 1879) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1879
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Waikato Times, 13 November 1879) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1879
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (PER TIMES SPECIAL WIRE.) Christchurch, Nov. 13. (North Otago Times, 14 November 1879) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1879
News of the week. (Otago Witness, 15 November 1879) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 15 November 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1879
CHRISTCHURCH RECES. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 15 November 1879) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1879
Local and General Intelligence. (Tuapeka Times, 19 November 1879) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 November 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Poverty Bay Herald, 20 November 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 20 November 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1879
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 21 November 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 21 November 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1879
Waste Land Board. (Otago Witness, 22 November 1879) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1879
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 November 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1879
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 28 November 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
28 Nov 1879
OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. (Otago Daily Times, 28 November 1879) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 November 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1879
THE OAMARU SHOW. [By Telegeaph.] (Otago Witness, 29 November 1879) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1879
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Poverty Bay Herald, 01 December 1879) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1879
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 December 1879) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1879
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 05 December 1879) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 22 December 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Dec 1879
Untitled (Timaru Herald, 22 December 1879) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1879
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 23 December 1879) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
the 1880s
1880
Sections, No. 1 pumping station by Christchurch Drainage Board · No. 1 Pumphouse · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1880
Alexander Anderson, Francis Hunt and H. C. M. Lewis Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1880
Mary and William Thompson and their family 2016 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
3 Jan 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 03 January 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 17 January 1880) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1880
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 19 January 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jan 1880
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 20 January 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1880
Otago Daily Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 23 January 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 January 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1880
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
27 Jan 1880
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 27 January 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Jan 1880
Untitled (Auckland Star, 28 January 1880) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1880
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 30 January 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1880
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 31 January 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jan 1880
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 January 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 02 February 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1880
POST OFFICE NOTICE. (Otago Daily Times, 06 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Feb 1880
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1880
HEATHCOTE. (Star, 09 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1880
The Otago Daily Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 13 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1880
THE BANK RETURNS. (Evening Post, 14 February 1880) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1880
Untitled (Evening Post, 16 February 1880) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 February 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1880
THE COLONIST PUBLISHED. TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAYS. NELSON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1880. (Colonist, 21 February 1880) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1880
The Otago Daily Times. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1880. DEATH. (Otago Daily Times, 23 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1880
The Otago Daily Times. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 24 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1880
TELEGRAMS. (Tuapeka Times, 25 February 1880) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Feb 1880
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 27 February 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Mar 1880
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 13 March 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 16 March 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1880
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Southland Times, 17 March 1880) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1880
The Nelson Evening Mail. FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 1880. (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 March 1880) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1880
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 24 March 1880) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1880
WITNESS SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Otago Witness, 27 March 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1880
The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1880. (Otago Daily Times, 03 April 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 06 April 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1880
Untitled (West Coast Times, 06 April 1880) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1880
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 10 April 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1880
City Council. (Auckland Star, 15 April 1880) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Apr 1880
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 15 April 1880) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1880
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 24 April 1880) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1880
THE SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. (Otago Daily Times, 24 April 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1880
Page 19 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 30 April 1880) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Apr 1880
Page 13 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 30 April 1880) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Apr 1880
Untitled (Otago Daily Times, 30 April 1880) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1880
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 01 May 1880) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1880
Untitled (Auckland Star, 11 May 1880) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 May 1880
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1880) 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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