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 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 1880s
21 Jun 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 June 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1889
FOOTBALL. (Auckland Star, 22 June 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1889
SENIOR CUP. (Star, 24 June 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1889
Untitled (Auckland Star, 24 June 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1889
SENIOR MATCH FIXTURES. (Star, 24 June 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 June 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1889
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 June 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 June 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 June 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1889
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 27 June 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1889
Local & General. (Star, 28 June 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Jun 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 June 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1889
SENIOR MATCH FIXTURES. (Star, 28 June 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1889
THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE. + (Evening Post, 29 June 1889) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jun 1889
The Social World. (Observer, 29 June 1889) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1889
OUR INDUSTRIES. (Star, 01 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1889
MR J. J. FLETCHER, (Star, 02 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 03 July 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 04 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1889
POST OFFICE NOTICE (Otago Daily Times, 04 July 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1889
FOOTBALL. (Star, 05 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 1889
DEATHS. (Star, 05 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1889
MARRIAGE. (Otago Daily Times, 06 July 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1889
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 06 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1889
CORRESPONDENCE. (Star, 08 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1889
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 July 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Bruce Herald, 09 July 1889) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 10 July 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1889
MARRIAGES (Otago Witness, 11 July 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1889
Linwood Town Board (Star, 11 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1889
BOARD OF EDUCATION. THIS DAY. (Star, 11 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Otago Daily Times, 17 July 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1889
Untitled (Auckland Star, 17 July 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 July 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1889
MARRIAGE. (Star, 19 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1889
Christchurch Harriers. (Star, 22 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Bruce Herald, 23 July 1889) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1889
ST. JOHN'S PARISH. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 24 July 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jul 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1889
Untitled (Auckland Star, 24 July 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1889
OUR DEFENCES. (Star, 25 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1889
DEATH. (Star, 26 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 July 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Bruce Herald, 26 July 1889) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 26 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1889
FOOTBALL. (Star, 29 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Bruce Herald, 30 July 1889) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1889
Drainage Board. (Star, 30 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1889
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 July 1889) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 31 July 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 July 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1889
FROZEN MEAT TRADE. (Otago Witness, 01 August 1889) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1889
Late Advertisements. (Otago Daily Times, 01 August 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1889
Canterbury Rugby Union. (Star, 01 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1889
FOOTBALL. (Star, 05 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 August 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 August 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1889
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 09 August 1889) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1889
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 12 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1889
Untitled (Auckland Star, 13 August 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 August 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 August 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1889
INTER PROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 22 August 1889) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Aug 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 August 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1889
East Christchtircli School. (Star, 23 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1889
STATISTICAL. (Star, 23 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 24 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1889
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 28 August 1889) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
30 Aug 1889
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 August 1889) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1889
Page 17 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 30 August 1889) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1889
THE LONDON STRIKE. (Poverty Bay Herald, 31 August 1889) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Aug 1889
Wellington Items. (Star, 31 August 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1889
SYDENHAM. (Star, 02 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1889
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Southland Times, 02 September 1889) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1889
AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 04 September 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1889
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 04 September 1889) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1889
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 05 September 1889) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
7 Sept 1889
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 07 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1889
West Coast Times. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1889. (West Coast Times, 10 September 1889) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Sept 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 10 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1889
Untitled (Auckland Star, 10 September 1889) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1889
MOUNT SOMERS. (Star, 10 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1889
Local & General. (Star, 13 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1889
OUT DOOR SPORTS (Observer, 14 September 1889) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1889
Latest Locals. (Star, 16 September 1889) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1889
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1889. (Otago Daily Times, 16 September 1889) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1889
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Southland Times, 17 September 1889) Southland Times · 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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