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 96 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
6 Jan 1886
THE MYSTERY OF THE SEVERED HAND. (Timaru Herald, 06 January 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1886
Fire in the River-bed, Prebbleton. (Star, 07 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 07 January 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1886
DEATHS. (Star, 08 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1886
THE SUMNER MYSTERY. (Clutha Leader, 08 January 1886) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1886
TELEGRAPHIC. (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 January 1886) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 09 January 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 09 January 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 11 January 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1886
CANTERBURY ROWING CLUB. (Star, 11 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 12 January 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1886
FIRE NEAR CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 12 January 1886) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1886
Untitled (Southland Times, 12 January 1886) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1886
Sydenham Borough Council. (Star, 12 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 13 January 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jan 1886
Pupil Teachers' Examination. (Star, 15 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 January 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 15 January 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 15 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 15 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1886
Proposed Municipal offices, Christchurch Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Jan 1886
Sketch design for Municipal offices Canterbury Stories · no. 30168 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
15 Jan 1886
Sketch design for Municipal offices Canterbury Stories · no. 30169 · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
16 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 16 January 1886) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
18 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 18 January 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 19 January 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 January 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1886
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 19 January 1886) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1886
FATAL PARALYSIS. (Grey River Argus, 20 January 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 20 January 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 21 January 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 21 January 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1886
BIRTH. (Southland Times, 22 January 1886) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 23 January 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 23 January 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1886
ONE OF THE FISHING PARTY. (Star, 26 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
26 Jan 1886
ADMIRAL TYRON'S MOVE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 January 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1886
UNKNOWN (Star, 26 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 January 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
THE SEVERED HAND. (Timaru Herald, 27 January 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Jan 1886
THE DEAD HAND PLOT. (Poverty Bay Herald, 27 January 1886) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
27 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
THE BEARER OF THE LETTERS. (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 28 January 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1886
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1886. THE MAIL SERVICE. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 January 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1886
THE HOWARD- GODFREY CASE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 29 January 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 30 January 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 02 February 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 February 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1886
University of New Zealand. (Star, 04 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 05 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1886
Fire Brigade Station. (Star, 06 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1886
Page 16 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Witness, 06 February 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Star, 10 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 11 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 11 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Feb 1886
The Star. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1886. (Star, 12 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 12 February 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places

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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