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.

76,991 records matching 90 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
8 Aug 1891
The mayors of the principal cities by New Zealand Graphic; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
10 Aug 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1891
Local & General. (Star, 11 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 14 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Aug 1891
Untitled (Star, 14 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 15 August 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Aug 1891
CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 15 August 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1891
Vital Statistics. (Star, 15 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1891
VITAL STATISTICS. (Marlborough Express, 18 August 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Aug 1891
FOOTBALL. (Auckland Star, 21 August 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 August 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Aug 1891
MISCELLANEOUS EXTEACTS. (Bruce Herald, 25 August 1891) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 25 August 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1891
Local & General (Star, 26 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1891
Local & General. (Star, 28 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1891
LANCASTER PARK. (Star, 29 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Aug 1891
Latest.Locals. (Star, 29 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 August 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Aug 1891
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1891. (Otago Daily Times, 31 August 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1891
Local & General. (Star, 03 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 September 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1891
THE Inangahua Times, PUBLISHED DAILY. MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL (Inangahua Times, 07 September 1891) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1891
Local & General. (Star, 07 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1891
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 09 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1891
EDUCATIONAL. (Auckland Star, 10 September 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 10 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1891
MARRIGES. (Star, 11 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 September 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Sept 1891
Christchurch, looking towards Opawa by New Zealand Graphic; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Sept 1891
Columbo Street, looking south from the cathedral by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Sept 1891
Christchurch, looking south-west from cathedral by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
14 Sept 1891
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 14 September 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
15 Sept 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1891
The Daily Telegraph. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1891. (Daily Telegraph, 16 September 1891) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Sept 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 16 September 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1891
CONDENSED CORRESPONDENCE. (Auckland Star, 17 September 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Sept 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 17 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1891
CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL: Showing the Original Spire and thk Damage Done by the Earthquake op Sept. 1, 1888. (Star, 17 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 19 September 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 13 places
19 Sept 1891
The college hall and buildings, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Sept 1891
Christchurch, looking south-west; post-office in foreground by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Sept 1891
The hospital, Christchurch, from the public gardens by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 22 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 22 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1891
AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB. (Auckland Star, 24 September 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 September 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1891
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 25 September 1891) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1891
St Mary's, Halswell. (Star, 28 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Sept 1891
Local & General. (Star, 28 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1891
THE TRUST OFFICE. (Auckland Star, 28 September 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1891
The Christchurch Election. (Star, 28 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1891
BAND CONTEST. (Auckland Star, 28 September 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1891
St Albans Borough Council. (Star, 29 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Sept 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 September 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1891
The Christchurch Election. (Star, 30 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 01 October 1891) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 02 October 1891) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 October 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 02 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 03 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1891
The Christchurch Seat (Poverty Bay Herald, 03 October 1891) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
5 Oct 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 05 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1891
THE BROMLEY RIFLE RANGE. (Star, 05 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1891
THE CHRISTCHURCH SEAT. (Auckland Star, 05 October 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
5 Oct 1891
THE CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION. (Star, 05 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
6 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION. (Star, 06 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1891
The Christchurch Election. (Star, 06 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1891
IN BANKRUPTCY. (Star, 07 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1891
North Otago Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1891. (North Otago Times, 08 October 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1891
The Ashburton Gurardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 08 October 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 09 October 1891) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1891
Poverty Bay Herald. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. GISBORNE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1801. (Poverty Bay Herald, 10 October 1891) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
10 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 9. (North Otago Times, 10 October 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION. (Star, 12 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1891
IN BANKRUPTCY. (Star, 14 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1891
REPRESENTATION; (Star, 15 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1891
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 15. (North Otago Times, 16 October 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1891
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 17 October 1891) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 17 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 20 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 October 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1891
THE PREMIER'S SPEECH. (Evening Post, 21 October 1891) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (West Coast Times, 22 October 1891) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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