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 95 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
3 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 July 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1885
Worcester bridge Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
4 Jul 1885
Local and General. (Star, 04 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1885
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 04 July 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1885
EAST CHRISTCHURCH SECOND v. RICHMOND FIRST. (Star, 06 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1885
Local & General (Star, 06 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1885
School Committees. (Star, 07 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 July 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 08 July 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1885
FOOTBALL. (Star, 09 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jul 1885
TELEGRAMS, (Southland Times, 09 July 1885) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1885
TELEGRAMS. (Colonist, 10 July 1885) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 10 July 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 10 July 1885) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH, (Otago Witness, 11 July 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 11 July 1885) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 13 July 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 13 July 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Jul 1885
BIRTHS. (Star, 14 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 14 July 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 14 July 1885) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 15 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1885
The Inangahua Times. PUBLISHED TRI-WEEKLY. WEDNESDAY, JULY 15,1855. (Inangahua Times, 15 July 1885) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 15 July 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1885
West Coast Times. WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 1885. (West Coast Times, 15 July 1885) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1885
RIFLE MATCH. (Star, 15 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 15 July 1885) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
16 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1885
CANARIES. (Timaru Herald, 16 July 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1885
POSTAL AND TELEGRAPH RETURNS. (Evening Post, 17 July 1885) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1885
AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 July 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1885
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 July 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1885
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 July 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1885
FIXTURES. (Observer, 18 July 1885) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1885
SPORTING. (Auckland Star, 18 July 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 20 July 1885) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1885
THE PAY IN THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. (Evening Post, 21 July 1885) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1885
Latest Locals (Star, 21 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1885
Local & General (Star, 23 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jul 1885
MARRIAGE. (Star, 23 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 23 July 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1885
SERIOUS BITS ACCIDENT. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 July 1885) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 24 July 1885) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 24 July 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 25 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 25 July 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1885
Local & General (Star, 27 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 27 July 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 27 July 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 28 July 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 July 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1885
Sporting Intelligence. (Star, 31 July 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1885
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Wanganui Herald, 31 July 1885) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 31 July 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 01 August 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1885
FORMER EXHIBITIONS. THE NEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION OF 1865. (Evening Post, 03 August 1885) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
5 Aug 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1885
Sporting Intelligence. (Star, 06 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 06 August 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1885
FIXTURES. POOTBALL.-SENIOR CUP MATCHES. (Observer, 08 August 1885) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1885
THE MOORHOUSE STATUE. (Grey River Argus, 11 August 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Aug 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Otago Daily Times, 11 August 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Aug 1885
Untitled (Timaru Herald, 11 August 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 11 August 1885) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Aug 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 August 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
12 Aug 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 August 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
13 Aug 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1885
THE MOORHOUSE STATUE. (Colonist, 15 August 1885) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Aug 1885
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 August 1885) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 August 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 August 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
19 Aug 1885
City-Linwood Tramway. (Star, 19 August 1885) 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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