How many records does the archive hold?

69,585 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.

“The Station”, the shelf

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

7,449 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 1880s
14 Aug 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1884
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 16 August 1884) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Aug 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1884
Latest Locals. (Star, 22 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 August 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1884
Latest Locals. (Star, 02 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Daily Telegraph, 02 September 1884) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1884
BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Marlborough Express, 06 September 1884) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1884
Untitled (Auckland Star, 15 September 1884) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Sept 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Sept 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 September 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1884
REGULAR IMS. (Evening Post, 29 September 1884) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 October 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1884
THE DEFENCES OF THE COLONY. (Otago Daily Times, 06 October 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1884
TELEGRAPHIC. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 07 October 1884) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Oct 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 October 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 October 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Oct 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 October 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 October 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Oct 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 22 October 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Oct 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 October 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 27 October 1884) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Marlborough Express, 28 October 1884) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1884
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Marlborough Express, 29 October 1884) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1884
TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SHOW. (Timaru Herald, 30 October 1884) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1884
THE Marlborough Express. Published Every Evening SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 01 November 1884) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1884
TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SHOW. (Timaru Herald, 06 November 1884) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 November 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1884
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 04 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1884
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 05 December 1884) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 10 December 1884) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1884
Latest Locals (Star, 23 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 23 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1884
Local & General. (Star, 30 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
20 Jan 1885
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 January 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Auckland Star, 24 January 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 28 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jan 1885
Latest Locals (Star, 29 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 31 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 02 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1885
THE NEW BOYS HIGH SCHOOL. (Otago Daily Times, 12 February 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
13 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1885
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 February 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 14 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1885
Latest Locals (Star, 20 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 23 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1885
THE NEW BOYS HIGH SCHOOL. (Otago Daily Times, 27 February 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1885
Local & General. (Star, 10 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1885
SPORTING HEWS. (Otago Witness, 14 March 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1885
PASSING NOTES. (Otago Witness, 14 March 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 18 March 1885) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1885
Untitled (Auckland Star, 19 March 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 20 March 1885) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1885
The Bruce Herald. " Nemo me impune lacesset." TOKOMAIRIRO, MARCH 20, 1885. (Bruce Herald, 20 March 1885) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 21 March 1885) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Nelson Evening Mail, 21 March 1885) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1885
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 March 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1885
AKAROA AND LITTLE RIVER RAILWAY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 March 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 01 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 02 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Apr 1885
CHRISTCHURCH FIRE BRIGADE. (Star, 09 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 11 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Apr 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 14 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 April 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 18 April 1885) Nelson Evening Mail · 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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