How many records does the archive hold?

74,024 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.

47,109 records matching 73 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 1850s
26 Nov 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 26 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 26 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 26 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 30 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Nov 1859
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE FOR 1859-60. (Lyttelton Times, 30 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Nov 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 30 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 30 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 30 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 30 November 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 03 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 03 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 03 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1859
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 03 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1859
Provincial Council. (Lyttelton Times, 03 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1859
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 03 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1859
Commercial. (Colonist, 06 December 1859) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 07 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 07 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 07 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 10 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 10 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 10 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 10 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 10 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1859
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 10 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 10 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1859
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 10 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 14 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 14 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 14 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 14 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 14 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1859
Local Intelligence. (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1859
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 17 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 21 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 21 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 21 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 21 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1859
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 21 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 21 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 21 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 24 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1859
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 28 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 28 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 28 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1859
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Lyttelton Times, 28 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 28 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1859
Shipping News. (Lyttelton Times, 28 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1859
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1859
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1859
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1859
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Lyttelton Times, 31 December 1859) Lyttelton Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
the 1860s
1860
St Cuthbert's Church (Anglican) - List No. 281 The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 2 places
1 Jan 1860
Christchurch (Council Chambers) Hocken Digital Collections · Hocken Collections - Uare Taoka o Hākena, University of Otago; University of Otago
1 Jan 1860
Worcester Street Bridge, Christchurch, 1860 by Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873 · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries · about 1 place
1 Jan 1860
St Paul's Church, Papanui, Christchurch Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries · about 2 places
1 Jan 1860
Visit of Prince Alfred to Christchurch, 1869 by Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Jan 1860
Armagh Street, Christchurch, 1860 by Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Jan 1860
The building of the oven at Aulsebrooks Factory 2022 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1860
Christchurch, 1860 by Barker, Alfred Charles, 1819-1873 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Jan 1860
Early Christchurch by Christchurch Star · 1860 - 1900 Christchurch Star photographs · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1860
Woman in a gown Christchurch and Banks Peninsula glass plate collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Union Bank of Australia, Christchurch, New Zealand by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum · about 1 place
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Colombo Street, Christchurch by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Christchurch Panorama, No. 6 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Standard Office, Oxford Terrace West, Christchurch 1860 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Glass Plate Negative: Panorama, Number Fifteen by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Gloucester and Durham Streets, Christchurch by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Mr Luck's House, Gloucester Street, Christchurch 1860 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Christchurch Panorama, No. 7 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Christchurch 1860 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Land Office, Christchurch 1860 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Christchurch Panorama, No. 8 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Christchurch, New Zealand 1860 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · no. 767598 · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Christchurch, New Zealand 1860 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · no. 767597 · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Government Buildings, Christchurch 1860 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Railway Train at Ferrymead Station 1860 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Christchurch Panorama, No. 13 by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
1 Jan 1860
Photograph: Christ's College, Christchurch by Alfred Charles Barker · Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum

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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