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 93 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
31 Aug 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. August 30. (North Otago Times, 31 August 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1886
Accidents and Fatalities. (Evening Post, 31 August 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1886
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 31 August 1886) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 31 August 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 31 August 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 01 September 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 September 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 September 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1886
Fatal Accident. (Star, 02 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 02 September 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 02 September 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1886
FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT. (Grey River Argus, 03 September 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1886
THE "CANTERBURY TIMES" (Star, 03 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 03 September 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1886
SAD DROWNING CASE. [BY TELEGRAPH.- PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, Thursday. (Waikato Times, 04 September 1886) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1886
LATEST TELEGRAMS. (Tuapeka Times, 04 September 1886) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 04 September 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 04 September 1886) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
6 Sept 1886
Latest Locals. (Star, 06 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 September 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 08 September 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
The Belfast Chemical Manure Works. (Star, 09 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 September 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
CLIFTON COUNTY COUNCIL. (Taranaki Herald, 09 September 1886) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 09 September 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 09 September 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 09 September 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1886
The Star. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1886. THE NEW BRIGHTON TRAMWAY. (Star, 10 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1886
Page 20 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Witness, 10 September 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 September 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 10 September 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH RACECOURSE. (Star, 10 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
11 Sept 1886
Our Volunteers. (Star, 11 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 11 September 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 11 September 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1886
Cycling. (Star, 11 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL. (Star, 11 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
13 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 13 September 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1886
Societies, Clubs, &c. (Star, 14 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1886
Cycling. (Star, 15 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 15 September 1886) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
16 Sept 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 16 September 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 16 September 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 16 September 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 16 September 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 17 September 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1886
RAHOTU. (Taranaki Herald, 17 September 1886) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 September 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 17 September 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1886
The Flooded District, N.E. Ward. (Star, 18 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1886
Alleged Perjury. (Star, 18 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 18 September 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 20 September 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1886
Yesterday. (Star, 21 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 21 September 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1886
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Bruce Herald, 21 September 1886) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 22 September 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1886
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOLS. (New Zealand Tablet, 24 September 1886) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1886
Phillipstown Church.; (Star, 24 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 24 September 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1886
LEAVES FROM LETTERS BY W. A. MURRAY. (Clutha Leader, 24 September 1886) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 24 September 1886) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1886
Utonthly Returns. (Star, 24 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1886
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH. [BY TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, Friday. (Waikato Times, 25 September 1886) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 September 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 September 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1886
SHIPPING. (Otago Daily Times, 28 September 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 29 September 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 30 September 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Oct 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 01 October 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Oct 1886
SPORTING NEWS. The following are the weights for the TAPANUI HANDICAP. NEW ZEALAND OUP. SPRING HANDICAP. PARK STAKES HANDICAP. OTAHUHU RACES. MAIDEN PLATE. CANTERBURY SPORTING NOTES. CHRISTCHURCH BETTING.-Wednesday. SPORTING NOTES FROM NEW SOUTH WALES. (Otago Witness, 01 October 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1886
LONG LOST RELATIVES. (Otago Daily Times, 02 October 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 October 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 02 October 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1886
THE §tq likr Jrps, PUBLISHED DAILY. MONDAY, OCTOBER 4,1886. (Grey River Argus, 04 October 1886) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 October 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1886
Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry. (Star, 04 October 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1886
Christchurch Presbytery. (Star, 04 October 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
5 Oct 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 October 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1886
ALLEGED FORGERY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 October 1886) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 October 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 06 October 1886) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
7 Oct 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 07 October 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1886
MINING. (Otago Witness, 08 October 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 08 October 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 October 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1886
The Late Captain Gain (Feilding Star, 12 October 1886) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1886
New Zealand Baptison. (Auckland Star, 12 October 1886) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1886
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 October 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
15 Oct 1886
BIRTHS. (Otago Witness, 15 October 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1886
C.J.C. SPRING MEETING. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 18 October 1886) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1886
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 October 1886) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Oct 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 October 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 October 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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