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 98 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 1890s
9 Jun 1890
RICHMOND WARD. (Star, 09 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1890
RUGBY MATCHES. (Star, 09 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1890
JUNIOR FLAG COMPETITION. (Star, 09 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1890
THE BISHOP OF CHRISTCHURDH AT TEMUCA. (Timaru Herald, 10 June 1890) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 11 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1890
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 12 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1890
Untitled (Auckland Star, 13 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH.�� Yesterday. (Thames Star, 14 June 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1890
MR ROLLESTON. (Auckland Star, 14 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1890
Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, JUNE 14,1890. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." (Tuapeka Times, 14 June 1890) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1890
Untitled (Auckland Star, 14 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 16 June 1890) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1890
ELECTION NEWS. (Auckland Star, 16 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1890
RUGBY MATCHES. (Star, 16 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1890
TO CORRESPONDENTS. (Auckland Star, 18 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Southland Times, 19 June 1890) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1890
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 20 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. June 20. (North Otago Times, 21 June 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1890
RUGBY MATCHES. (Star, 23 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1890
VITAL STATISTICS. (Marlborough Express, 23 June 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 24 June 1890) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1890
Local & General. (Star, 24 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 27 June 1890) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1890
Christchurch Hounds. (Star, 30 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 July 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 01 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 July 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 July 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1890
IMPROVEMENT IN NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 02 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 02 July 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 July 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 July 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 July 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1890
Sporting News. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 07 July 1890) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1890
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1890. (Otago Daily Times, 08 July 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 08 July 1890) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1890
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1890
NEW BRIGHTON IMPROVEMENTS. (Star, 12 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1890
Lancaster Park grounds, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
15 Jul 1890
CANTERBURY COLLEGE (Star, 15 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jul 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 17 July 1890) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH.- (Thames Star, 17 July 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 July 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 21 July 1890) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 22 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Marlborough Express, 22 July 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1890
Draughts in Christchurch. (Otago Witness, 24 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1890
District and General. (Bush Advocate, 26 July 1890) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jul 1890
West Coast Times. SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1890. (West Coast Times, 26 July 1890) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 26 July 1890) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1890
Bishop Julius by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
28 Jul 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 July 1890) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 28 July 1890) Colonist · Papers Past · no. 16.2 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 28 July 1890) Colonist · Papers Past · no. 18.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1890
ADDINGTON v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1890
FOOTBALL. SATURDAY'S MATCHES. (Star, 28 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH (Thames Star, 29 July 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 30 July 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1890
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 31 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 August 1890) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1890
PERSONALITIES. (Observer, 02 August 1890) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 02 August 1890) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) CHRISTCHURCH, August 1. (North Otago Times, 04 August 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1890
JUNIOR FLAG MATCHES. (Star, 04 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1890
Complimentary Dinner. (Star, 04 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1890
Local & General. (Star, 08 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Aug 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 08 August 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1890
SATURDAY'S MATCHES. (Star, 11 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1890
Pigeon Flying. (Star, 11 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1890
CANTERBURY COLLEGE v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1890
JUNIOR FLAG MATCHES. (Star, 11 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 August 1890) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1890
THE HOISTING OF THE BRITISH FLAG AT AKAROA. (Timaru Herald, 12 August 1890) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1890
JUBILEE DAY AT AKAROA. BY TELEGRAPH. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 12 August 1890) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH (Thames Star, 12 August 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1890
NEW ZEALAND. (Marlborough Express, 13 August 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Aug 1890
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 August 1890) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 15 August 1890) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 August 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1890
The Bromley Range. (Star, 16 August 1890) 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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