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
12 Dec 1888
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Otago Daily Times, 12 December 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1888
Christchurch News. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 December 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1888
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 14 December 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1888
Local & General. (Star, 15 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Dec 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1888. (Otago Daily Times, 15 December 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1888
Christchurch News. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 December 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
17 Dec 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1888. (Otago Daily Times, 17 December 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Dec 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 18 December 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
18 Dec 1888
Christchurch News. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 December 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1888
BELFAST FREEZING WORKS FIRE. Christchurch, December 15. (Te Aroha News, 19 December 1888) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. December 19. (North Otago Times, 21 December 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 22 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1888
FOREIGN NOTES. (Auckland Star, 24 December 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1888
SPORTING. C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING. (Timaru Herald, 24 December 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Dec 1888
CONFIRMATION SERVICES. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 December 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1888
Local & General. (Star, 26 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1888
Tuapeka Times AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1888. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." GOOD ADVICE. Local and General Intelligence. (Tuapeka Times, 26 December 1888) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1888
CHRISTCHURCH SPORTS. (Grey River Argus, 27 December 1888) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Dec 1888
HOLIDAY SPORTS AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 December 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Dec 1888
TELEGRAMS (Evening Post, 27 December 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1888
Untitled (Auckland Star, 28 December 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Dec 1888
Christchurch. (Star, 28 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1888
The Akaroa Mail, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1888. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 December 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 29 December 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1888
CANTERBURY J.C. RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, December 27. (North Otago Times, 29 December 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1888
FATALITIES. (Star, 31 December 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1889
Trafalgar Street, Nelson Hocken Digital Collections · Hocken Collections - Uare Taoka o Hākena, University of Otago; University of Otago
1889
Book: Stray Leaves from the Early History of Canterbury by George Robert Hart · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1889
Plan shewing pastoral runs (within the Midland railway area), Canterbury, N.Z. Heritage Maps / He Mahere Tuku Iho · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1889
NZ Polo Association, Saville Cup Tournament Entrants Manawatū Heritage · Palmerston North City Library
4 Jan 1889
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 04 January 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jan 1889
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 04 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1889
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 January 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1889
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 January 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1889
Nelson Evening Mail. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1889. (Nelson Evening Mail, 05 January 1889) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 05 January 1889) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1889
New Church at Little River. (Star, 05 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 07 January 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1889
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 09 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1889
Local & General. (Star, 11 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1889
MAGISTRATE'S COURT. (Star, 11 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 12 January 1889) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 January 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 16 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1889
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 16 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 January 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 17 January 1889) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 18 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 January 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 19 January 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 21 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 January 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1889
TRIP TO TEE CHATHAM ISLANDS. (Bush Advocate, 22 January 1889) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
A LAD DROWNED AT NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 23 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. January 22. (North Otago Times, 23 January 1889) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 23 January 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 January 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1889
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 24 January 1889) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1889
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 24 January 1889) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1889
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Star, 24 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 24 January 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1889
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 25 January 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
28 Jan 1889
MURDER AT CHRISTCHURCH. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, January 26 (North Otago Times, 28 January 1889) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1889
HOW THE MONET GOES. (Evening Post, 30 January 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 January 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1889
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 31 January 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1889
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Otago Daily Times, 31 January 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1889
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Auckland Star, 02 February 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1889
Richmond Rifles. (Star, 02 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1889
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 04 February 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1889
SHIPPING, (Otago Daily Times, 06 February 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Tuapeka Times, 06 February 1889) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
9 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Observer, 09 February 1889) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 11 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH) Christchurch, February 10. (North Otago Times, 11 February 1889) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 February 1889) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1889
Untitled (Star, 12 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1889
Local & General. (Star, 12 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1889
New Brighton Pier. (Star, 13 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 13 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 14 February 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
15 Feb 1889
MARRIAGES. (Star, 15 February 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 February 1889) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1889
BURGLARIES IN CHRISTCHURCH. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February (North Otago Times, 18 February 1889) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 February 1889) 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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