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.

75,706 records matching 97 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 Dec 1890
The New House. (Bush Advocate, 09 December 1890) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
Telegraphic News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 December 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Feilding Star, 09 December 1890) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. December 8. (North Otago Times, 09 December 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1890
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 10 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1890
A SERIES OF BURGLARIES. (Star, 12 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1890
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1890 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 December 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1890
Page 26 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 12 December 1890) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1890
Election After-thoughts (Observer, 13 December 1890) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Dec 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 15 December 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1890
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 15 December 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1890
Christchurch. (Star, 17 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1890
OUT AND ABOUT. THE SCENIC BEAUTIES AROUND CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 18 December 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 18 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Dec 1890
West Christchurch. (Star, 19 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1890
MARRIAGES. (Star, 20 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1890
Latest Ideals. (Star, 22 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1890
MEMS. (Marlborough Express, 22 December 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 24 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH CYCLING SPORTS. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, December 27. (North Otago Times, 29 December 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1890
NEW ZEALAND CHESS CONGRESS. (Grey River Argus, 29 December 1890) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1890
Local & General. (Star, 30 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Dec 1890
Local & General. (Star, 31 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1891
On the Avon, Christchurch by Burton Brothers · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1891
An 1891 sketchbook by Petrus van der Velden · Art · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1891
Photograph, Carte de Visite, unidentified couple. by Gerstenkorn, Karl Andreas · NZmuseums · Te Hikoi Museum · Te Hikoi Museum
2 Jan 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jan 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 03 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 03 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1891
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 05 January 1891) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 05 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1891
LAWN TENNIS. (Timaru Herald, 05 January 1891) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1891
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 January 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1891
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 06 January 1891) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1891
Local and General News (Feilding Star, 06 January 1891) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 08 January 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 09 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1891
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 09 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 09 January 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (West Coast Times, 09 January 1891) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1891
SARAH FLANAGAN ARRESTED. (Star, 10 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jan 1891
THE CHILD MURDER. (Auckland Star, 10 January 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 January 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 10 January 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1891
Local & GeneraL (Star, 12 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. January 9. (North Otago Times, 12 January 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1891
CHILD MURDER AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 12 January 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 13 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 January 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1891
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 14 January 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1891
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINIATION. (Star, 15 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1891
SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. (Star, 15 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1891
ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. (Auckland Star, 15 January 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1891
Australian Association for the Advancement of Science. (Evening Post, 15 January 1891) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 January 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1891
THE INFANTICIDE CASE. (Star, 16 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1891
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, January 16. (North Otago Times, 17 January 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 17 January 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1891
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 19 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1891
Local & Generals. (Star, 19 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 21 January 1891) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1891
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1891
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 23 January 1891) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1891
Railway Time-Table (Ashburton Guardian, 24 January 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jan 1891
SUMMARY FOR HOME READERS. (Auckland Star, 24 January 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1891
VITAL STATISTICS. (Star, 24 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1891
Railway Time-Table (Ashburton Guardian, 27 January 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1891
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, January 26. (North Otago Times, 27 January 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1891
AMATEUR ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Auckland Star, 27 January 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1891
Amateur Athletics. (Star, 27 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 28 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 28 January 1891) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1891
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Auckland Star, 28 January 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 30 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 January 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jan 1891
CHORAL ASSOCIATION. (Star, 31 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 February 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Feb 1891
CHRISTCHURCH (Colonist, 02 February 1891) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 02 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1891
Untitled (Auckland Star, 03 February 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 February 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 04 February 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1891
TWO DEATHS BY DROWNING. (Grey River Argus, 04 February 1891) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1891
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 05 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Feb 1891
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 05 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1891
FIXTURES. (Otago Witness, 05 February 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1891
Bowling Tournament. (Star, 05 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1891
Railway Time-Table (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1891) Ashburton Guardian · 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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