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.

“"a"”, the shelf

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

62,811 records matching 96 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
16 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1895
THE ARMENIAN OUTRAGES. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 January 1895) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. January 19. (North Otago Times, 21 January 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 21 January 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 21 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. January 21. (North Otago Times, 22 January 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1895
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 22 January 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1895
CRICKET. (Timaru Herald, 24 January 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1895
CRICKET. NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 24 January 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
26 Jan 1895
NOTES OF THE WEEK. (Otago Daily Times, 26 January 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
26 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1895
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 26 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1895
CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 26 January 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 26 January 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1895
Snap-shots at Lyttelton Regatta by New Zealand Graphic; Burke, Walter Ernest Messervy, 1866-1954 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 111954 · Auckland Libraries
26 Jan 1895
Snap-shots at Lyttelton Regatta by New Zealand Graphic; Burke, Walter Ernest Messervy, 1866-1954 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 112617 · Auckland Libraries
28 Jan 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1895
Christchurch. (Ellesmere Guardian, 30 January 1895) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1895
SHIPPING. (Otago Daily Times, 30 January 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 31 January 1895) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. January 30. (North Otago Times, 31 January 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1895
SPORTING. CANTERBURY SUMMER MEETING. BY TELEGRAPH. UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION Christchurch, 31st January. (Evening Post, 01 February 1895) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1895
Page 8 Advertisements Column 8 (Auckland Star, 02 February 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1895
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 2. (North Otago Times, 04 February 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1895
BOWLING. (Nelson Evening Mail, 04 February 1895) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1895
Christchurch. (Ellesmere Guardian, 06 February 1895) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 07 February 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH SUICIDE (Evening Post, 13 February 1895) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times 13-2-1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1895
ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES. (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, December. (Otago Witness, 14 February 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1895
THE HON. W. P. REEVES AT CHRISTCHURCH. Christchurch. February 11. (Otago Witness, 14 February 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 15 February 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1895
The Anglican General Synod. (Star, 16 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 18 February 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1895
OVERLAND PASSENGERS. (Otago Daily Times, 18 February 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1895
THE ANGLICAN GENERAL SYNOD. (Otago Daily Times 18-2-1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1895
SUPREME COURT (Timaru Herald, 19 February 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 20 February 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. February 19. (North Otago Times, 20 February 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
22 Feb 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Auckland Star, 22 February 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1895
OTAGO v. CANTERBURY. (Star, 22 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1895
Christchurch Regatta. (Star, 22 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1895
N Z. Championship Meeting. (Feilding Star, 22 February 1895) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1895
Polo. (Star, 22 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1895
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 23 February 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Feb 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 23 February 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1895
CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 23 February 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1895
Christchurch champion polo team by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
25 Feb 1895
Local & General. (Star, 25 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 25 February 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 25 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1895
BIRTHS. (Star, 26 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 26 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1895
A CHRISTCHURCH SENSATION. (Auckland Star, 26 February 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 27 February 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Feb 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1895
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1895
LAND BOARD. (Star, 01 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Star, 01 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1895
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 04 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 04 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
Rifle Shooting. (Star, 04 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 05 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 March 1895) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1895
Swimming Championship Meeting. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 March 1895) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1895
THE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Timaru Herald, 08 March 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1895
Sumner Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand by New Zealand Graphic; Burke, Walter Ernest Messervy, 1866-1954 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
Local & General. (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 12 March 1895) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 12 March 1895) Auckland Star · 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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