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 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 1890s
25 Apr 1891
SERVING THE WRIT. (Auckland Star, 25 April 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 25 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Marlborough Express, 27 April 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Apr 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 27 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 April 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 April 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 28 April 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 28 April 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 30 April 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 01 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 May 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 01 May 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 02 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Star, 02 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 04 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 05 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 May 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. May 7. (North Otago Times, 05 May 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Wanganui Herald, 08 May 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1891
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 09 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1891
DEATHS. (Star, 11 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH HOUNDS. (Star, 11 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 12 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 12 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1891
Wedding at Opawa. (Star, 13 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 14 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1891
Oddfellowship. (Star, 14 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 14 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 15 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 15 May 1891) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 15 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
16 May 1891
New Brighton Steamer. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Sheffield" Handicap (Observer, 16 May 1891) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
THIS CENSUS. (Otago Daily Times, 18 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
EAST CHRISTCHURCH v. LINWOOD. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 19 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 19 May 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 20 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1891
Christchurch Rifles. (Star, 20 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 21 May 1891) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1891
FOOTBALL FIXTURES. (Otago Daily Times, 22 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1891
A Latest Locals. (Star, 23 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
COURSING. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 May 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
COURSING CHRISTCHURCH PLUMPTON PARK MEETING. (North Otago Times, 25 May 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 25 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1891
Little Akaloa. (Star, 26 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1891
FOOTBALL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 May 1891) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1891
Justices of the Peace. (Star, 28 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1891
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1891
NOTES ON THE OPENING MEETING OF THE C.P.P.C. (Otago Witness, 28 May 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1891
SPORTING. (Star, 28 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 29 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 29 May 1891) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 29 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1891
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 29 May 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 02 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
THE MINISTER FOR DEFENCE. (Star, 04 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 04 June 1891) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1891
East Christchurch School Committee. (Star, 05 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 06 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1891
Local & General. (Star, 06 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 08 June 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Colonist, 08 June 1891) Colonist · 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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