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.

“"and"”, the shelf

Every record the archive holds about Christchurch, the oldest first. The originals live at the provider each row links to.

66,717 records matching 99 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
19 Feb 1892
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 19 February 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 February 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
20 Feb 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Otago Daily Times, 20 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Feb 1892
Locals. (Star, 22 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1892
ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES. (Otago Daily Times, 23 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Feb 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1892
Local & General. (Star, 25 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
25 Feb 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1892
MINISTER FOR EDUCATION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 25 February 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1892
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (Otago Witness, 25 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1892
Deputations to Mr Reeves. (Nelson Evening Mail, 25 February 1892) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1892
SPORTING (Otago Daily Times, 25 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Feb 1892
AFFILIATION. (Otago Daily Times, 26 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Feb 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Observer, 27 February 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1892
ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES. (Star, 29 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Mar 1892
TOWN & COUNTRY (Timaru Herald, 01 March 1892) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1892
The Wanganui Chronicle AND PATEA-RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." WEDNESDAY, MAKCH 2,1892. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 March 1892) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 03 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1892
REGENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. (Otago Daily Times, 03 March 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Otago Witness, 03 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1892
Evenig Post. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1892. HUMILITY IN HOUSE BUILDING. (Evening Post, 05 March 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
5 Mar 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 05 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Otago Daily Times, 05 March 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 05 March 1892) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1892
Untitled (Star, 07 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Tuapeka Times, 09 March 1892) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 10 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH STOCK REPORT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 March 1892) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, &c. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Mar 1892
Local & General. (Star, 11 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Daily Times, 12 March 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
12 Mar 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS (Observer, 12 March 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1892
THE N.Z.R.A. MEETING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 March 1892) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
14 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Daily Times, 14 March 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
14 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 14 March 1892) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Evening Post, 14 March 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
15 Mar 1892
Wesleyan Conference. (Star, 15 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 March 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1892
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 16 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 17 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 18 places
17 Mar 1892
SECOND EDITION. (Bush Advocate, 17 March 1892) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1892
FIRE BRIGADES' DEMONSTRATION. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 17 March 1892) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1892
RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Star, 17 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1892
THIS DAY. (Taranaki Herald, 17 March 1892) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Evening Post, 17 March 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 March 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 19 March 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 22 March 1892) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1892
Mr Acland's Funeral. (Star, 22 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Mar 1892
CANTERBURY RAM FAIR. (Otago Witness, 24 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 24 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 24 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 March 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1892
COMMERCIAL. (Star, 26 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Daily Telegraph, 26 March 1892) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1892
Land Sales. (Star, 26 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 29 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1892
HARBOUR BOARD. (Star, 31 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
31 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 31 March 1892) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 April 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Apr 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 01 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1892
Hawke's Bay Hearld. FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1892. AN INTERESTING DISCOVERY. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 01 April 1892) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1892
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) CHRISTCHURCH, April 1. (North Otago Times, 02 April 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 April 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 02 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1892
BOWLING. (Star, 04 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1892
THE LITTLE BARRIER. (Auckland Star, 05 April 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1892
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 06 April 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1892
DEATHS. (Star, 06 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1892
Ordinary Meeting. (Star, 07 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1892
SUPREME COURT, CHRISTCHURCH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 April 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1892
Evening Post. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1992. (Evening Post, 09 April 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Apr 1892
Christchurch Volunteer Tire Brigade. (Star, 09 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1892
Local & General. (Star, 09 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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