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.

66,950 records matching 100 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
9 May 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 May 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH PRESYTERY. (Star, 10 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1893
ARRIVAL OF MARTINS IN NEW ZEALAND. (Otago Daily Times, 10 May 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 May 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Observer, 13 May 1893) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1893
Untitled (Star, 13 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1893
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 15 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 15 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1893
Latest Locals. (Star, 16 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1893
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 18 May 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 May 1893
THE SYDENHAM LICENSING DISTRICTS. (Otago Witness, 18 May 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 19 May 1893) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. May 18. (North Otago Times, 19 May 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1893
PROFESSOR ALDIS AND THE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE COUNCIL. (Auckland Star, 19 May 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1893
Richmond Amateur Swimming Club. (Star, 20 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 20 May 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1893
VITAL STATISTICS. (Marlborough Express, 22 May 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 22 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 23 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 May 1893
Local & General. (Star, 23 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 May 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 May 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1893
Football. (Star, 26 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1893
QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY MATCHES (Clutha Leader, 26 May 1893) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 May 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, May 26. (North Otago Times, 29 May 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1893
Local & General. (Star, 29 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. May 29. (North Otago Times, 30 May 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1893
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 May 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1893
ELECTORAL. (Star, 31 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 31 May 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1893
Local & General. (Star, 31 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 01 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1893
ELECTORAL. (Star, 02 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 June 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1893
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 03 June 1893) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jun 1893
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 03 June 1893) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jun 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1893
Porperty Sales. (Star, 03 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1893
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 05 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jun 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 08 June 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1893
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 08 June 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH HOTELS. [By Telegraph.] [united press association.] Christchurch, This Day. (Evening Post, 08 June 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1893
Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 09 June 1893) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 June 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Chronicle, 10 June 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1893
Local & General. (Star, 12 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1893
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 12 June 1893) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 12 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1893
Football. (Star, 13 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 14 June 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1893
Professor Richard. (Star, 14 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 14 June 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 15 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 15 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1893
SUNDAY TRADING. (Star, 16 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1893
Local & General. (Star, 16 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1893
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP. (Star, 19 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1893
Untitled (Auckland Star, 20 June 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jun 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 June 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH LICENSING CASES. (Marlborough Express, 20 June 1893) Marlborough Express · 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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