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.

“"and"”, the shelf

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

66,519 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
30 Jan 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 30 January 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1888
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) (Otago Daily Times, 31 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1888
SANE PEOPLE IN THE ASYLUM. (Auckland Star, 01 February 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 02 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. MATRICULATION EXAMINATIONS. (Otago Witness, 03 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
Local & General. (Star, 03 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 03 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 03 February 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 04 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 06 February 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 5. (North Otago Times, 06 February 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, sth February. (Evening Post, 06 February 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 February 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 09 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1888
WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, &c. (Otago Witness, 10 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1888
Page 20 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Witness, 10 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1888
ADDRESS TO ARCHBISHOP REDWOOD. (New Zealand Tablet, 10 February 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 February 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 11 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 13 February 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
INTERPROVINCIAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 February 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
Untitled (Bruce Herald, 14 February 1888) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 February 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 14 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Nelson Evening Mail, 15 February 1888) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 February 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 17 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Feb 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 17 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 18 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1888
THE FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
TO CORRESPONDENTS. (Auckland Star, 18 February 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH.��This day. (Thames Star, 20 February 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1888
A STRANGE CASE. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 20. (North Otago Times, 21 February 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1888
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. (Timaru Herald, 21 February 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1888
ROAD BOARDS. (Star, 22 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1888
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. (Otago Daily Times, 22 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1888
BIBLE CHRISTIANS. (Star, 22 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1888
Local & General. (Star, 23 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Feb 1888
FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. (Taranaki Herald, 23 February 1888) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 24 February 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1888
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND* (Otago Witness, 24 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1888
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 25 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1888
CRICKET. (Otago Daily Times, 28 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 March 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 02 March 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 05 March 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1888
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIAIION MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 05 March 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH WEIGHTS. (Marlborough Express, 05 March 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1888
DEATHS. (Star, 07 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 12 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
Local & General (Star, 12 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
FOOTBALL. (Star, 12 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 13 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1888
Local & General. (Star, 14 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1888
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH, March 13. (Te Aroha News, 14 March 1888) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 14 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Daily Telegraph, 15 March 1888) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
APPEAL COURT. (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1888
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 March 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Mar 1888
MEETINGS AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 16 March 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 17 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 19 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1888
LYTTELTON v. CHRISTCHURCH GARRISON BAND. (Star, 19 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1888
MAGISTERIAL.. (Star, 20 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 20 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1888
THE RAILWAY RETURNS. (Otago Daily Times, 21 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 22 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1888
PLACED HORSES IN THE INTERCOLONIAL CHAMPION RACE. Distance Three Miles. (Otago Witness, 23 March 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 24 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 March 1888) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 27 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH RIFLES. (Star, 28 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1888
Rifle Match. (Star, 31 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1888
THE HUTT RAILWAY. (Evening Post, 02 April 1888) Evening Post · 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.

“"and"”, the shelf

The shelf

Its patch