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.

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

66,950 records matching 95 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
4 Apr 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
CANTERBURY J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. [By Telegraph.] [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 04 April 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 04 April 1893) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1893
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 4 (North Otago Times, 05 April 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1893
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 06 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1893
Untitled (Bruce Herald, 07 April 1893) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Apr 1893
Christchurch Notes. (Clutha Leader, 07 April 1893) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1893
THE OTAGO UNIVERSITY. (Otago Daily Times, 10 April 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1893
Fire at Sydenham. (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 April 1893) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 12 April 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1893
THE OTAGO UNIVERSITY. (Otago Witness, 13 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1893
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 13 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1893
NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 13 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 14 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1893
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1893
Polo tournament, Auckland v Christchurch: 'Look out for the goal!' by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
17 Apr 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Nelson Evening Mail, 17 April 1893) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
FIRE. (Star, 17 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
Aquatic Carnival. (Star, 17 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 17 April 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
Large Fire at Christchurch (Daily Telegraph, 17 April 1893) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 18 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1893
FIRES. (Otago Daily Times, 18 April 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1893
Christchurch Ward Divisions (Evening Post, 19 April 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1893
THE CHRISTCHURCH MAYOR AND HIS COUNCIL. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 18. (North Otago Times, 19 April 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1893
Christchurch Municipality. (Colonist, 19 April 1893) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1893
In Christchurch. (Star, 20 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1893
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 20 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1893
The Late Mr C. E. Craddock (Star, 20 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1893
FIRE IN AN ADDINGTON GRAIN STORE. (Otago Witness, 20 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1893
Christchurch Notes. (Clutha Leader, 21 April 1893) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
21 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 April 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 24 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
A FLAT CONTRADICTION. (Evening Post, 24 April 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club. (Star, 24 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH.�� (Thames Star, 24 April 1893) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 24 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
Untitled (Star, 25 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1893
Sydenham Borough Council (Star, 26 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1893
Local & General. (Star, 26 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1893
Additions to the Public Library. Christchurch Canterbury Public Library architectural drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
28 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Apr 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 April 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 April 1893) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 28 April 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1893
Untitled (Star, 29 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1893
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1893. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 May 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1893
Latest Locals. (Star, 03 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1893
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 May 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 May 1893) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 04 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
FOOTBALL. NOTES BY FORWARD. (Otago Witness, 04 May 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1893
Linwood Football Club. (Star, 06 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1893
Sargood and Sons' premises, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 May 1893
Statuary and Painting-Room, Christchurch Museum by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 113248 · Auckland Libraries
6 May 1893
Statuary and Painting-Room, Christchurch Museum by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 111570 · Auckland Libraries
9 May 1893
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 May 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place

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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