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 86 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
22 Dec 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 22 December 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 23 December 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1887
Christchurch, December 20. CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 23 December 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1887
NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 23 December 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
24 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 24 December 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
BOXING DAY. (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 24 December 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 24 December 1887) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
26 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 26 December 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 December 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1887
MARRIAGES. (Star, 30 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1887
CRICKET. (Grey River Argus, 30 December 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1887
Sporting. (Evening Post, 31 December 1887) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1887
C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 31 December 1887) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1888
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House - List No. 9325 by Robyn Burgess [Report Author] · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 1 place
1888
St Luke's Chapel - List No. 5328 by Robyn Burgess [Report Author] · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 2 places
1888
Cathedral spire replacement by Christchurch Star · 1860 - 1900 Christchurch Star photographs · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1888
Christchurch Cathedral, injured by earthquake, September 1 1888 by Burton Brothers · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1888
Christchurch Cathedral injured by Earthquake Sep '88 by Burton Brothers · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1888
Christchurch Cathedral, injured by earthquake, September 1, 1888 by Burton Brothers; Unknown · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1888
Christchurch Cathedral, injured by earthquake September 1, 1888 by Burton Brothers · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1888
Sunnyside Lunatic Asylum drainage. 1 of 4 Christchurch Drainage Board, plans, maps and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1888
Charles Louisson, Mayoral portrait Portraits, Christchurch Mayors · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1888
Glenmark Sheep Station, Canterbury. From the album: New Zealand album Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1888
Glenmark Station, North Canterbury. From the album: New Zealand Scenery, Series 1 by Unknown; Messrs. F. Bradley & Co. · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1888
Sheep Station, Kaikouras. From the album: New Zealand album by E. Wheeler & Son · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
3 Jan 1888
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Colonist, 03 January 1888) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1888
DEALING WITH DIPSOMANIACS. (Grey River Argus, 05 January 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 05 January 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 06 January 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1888
Local & General. (Star, 06 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 09 January 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 09 January 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Local & General. (Star, 10 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 January 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 11 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1888
THE DAILY OTAGO TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 12 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1888
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 12 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 12 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 13 January 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jan 1888
CANTERBURY CATHOLIC LITERARY SOCIETY. (New Zealand Tablet, 13 January 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1888
ROAD BOARDS. (Star, 14 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 14 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1888
SUMNER SWIMMING BATHS. (Star, 16 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 January 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 17 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
19 Jan 1888
ACCIDENTS. (Star, 19 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1888
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 20 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
20 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1888
VITAL STATISTICS. (Star, 20 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 21 January 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1888
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 January 1888) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 25 January 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1888
UNIVERSITY OP NEW ZEALAND. (Star, 26 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 26 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1888
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Auckland Star, 27 January 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 27 January 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1888
Sunnyside Lunatic Asylum drainage. 4 of 4 Christchurch Drainage Board, plans, maps and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
28 Jan 1888
Christchurch Water. (Star, 28 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1888
SWIMMING MATCHES AT SUMNER. (Star, 30 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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

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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

The shelf

Its patch