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
2 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH (Colonist, 02 April 1891) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1891
Untitled (Manawatu Herald, 02 April 1891) Manawatu Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1891
NEW BRIGHTON IMPROVEMENTS. (Star, 03 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 April 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1891
DAILY TEMPERATURE REPORT. (Marlborough Express, 03 April 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1891
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 06 April 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1891
Untitled (Star, 07 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 April 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 07 April 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 09 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1891
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 09 April 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1891
Auckland Tattersall's Meeting. (Observer, 11 April 1891) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1891
A VICTORY FOR PROHIBITION. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 10. (North Otago Times, 11 April 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 13 April 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1891
St Albans Borough Council (Star, 14 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 16 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY] THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1891. MAGNETIC ATTRACTION. (Wanganui Herald, 16 April 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
WHARF GATES. (Auckland Star, 16 April 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1891
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 17 April 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 17 April 1891) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1891
THE LATE J. B. GRESSON. (Star, 17 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1891
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 18 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1891
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 21 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1891
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 21 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. April 20. (North Otago Times, 21 April 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 22 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 24 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Apr 1891
SERVING THE WRIT. (Auckland Star, 25 April 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 25 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Marlborough Express, 27 April 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Apr 1891
Christchurch. (Star, 27 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 27 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1891
East Christchurch School. (Star, 27 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
28 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 April 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 April 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 28 April 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 28 April 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1891
DEATHS. (Star, 29 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 30 April 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 01 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 May 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 01 May 1891) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 02 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Otago Daily Times, 02 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
SECOND EDITION. Census Returns. (Bush Advocate, 02 May 1891) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Star, 02 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1891
CANTERBURY CENSUS RETURNS. (Grey River Argus, 04 May 1891) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 04 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 05 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 May 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
CENSUS RETURNS. (Marlborough Express, 05 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. May 7. (North Otago Times, 05 May 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Tuapeka Times, 06 May 1891) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Wanganui Herald, 08 May 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1891
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 09 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1891
DEATHS. (Star, 11 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH HOUNDS. (Star, 11 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 12 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 12 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1891
Wedding at Opawa. (Star, 13 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1891
FOOTBALL. (Star, 14 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1891
Oddfellowship. (Star, 14 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 14 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 15 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 15 May 1891) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 15 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
16 May 1891
New Brighton Steamer. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Sheffield" Handicap (Observer, 16 May 1891) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
D.I.C., Christchurch - China and Glass Department by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 May 1891
D.I.C., Christchurch - Ground Floor view by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
18 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
THIS CENSUS. (Otago Daily Times, 18 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
EAST CHRISTCHURCH v. LINWOOD. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 18 May 1891) 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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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