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.

77,022 records matching 80 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
7 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1891
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 December 1891) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 December 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1891
Local & General. (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1891
Untitled (Star, 17 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1891
RIFLE MATCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 17 December 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1891
NEW ZEALAND BOWLING ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 17 December 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1891
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 December 1891) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 19 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1891
Local & General. (Star, 21 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1891
VITAL STATISTICS. (Marlborough Express, 22 December 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Dec 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 December 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1891
CHRISTMASTIDE. (Star, 26 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Dec 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Oxford Observer, 26 December 1891) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1891
Josephine: Mrs C. Edgar by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 110767 · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Dick Deadeye: Mr A. Millar by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Cousin Hebe: Miss Button by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Midshipmite: Master Barnett by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Josephine: Mrs C. Edgar by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 111027 · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Boatswain: Mr H. Shires by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Ralph Rackstraw: Mr E. Anderson by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Captain Corcoran: Mr Maitland Gard'ner by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Sir Joseph Porter: Mr F. H. Wanklyn by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Mr F. M. Wallace, conductor by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 Dec 1891
Boatswain's Mate: Mr C. Edgar; Sailor - Mr N. Meadows; Cousins: Misses Seymour and Seager by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
28 Dec 1891
Local & General. (Star, 28 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 29 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1891
SOOiAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 29 December 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1891
YALDHURST SPORTS. (Star, 31 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1892
No 68. Mr E.B. Hayward, Committee of School of Art, Christchurch. D.E. Hutton Hocken Digital Collections · Hocken Collections - Uare Taoka o Hākena, University of Otago; University of Otago
1 Jan 1892
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 01 January 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1892
Manchester Street Bridge, Christchurch, N. Z. From the album: New Zealand by John Powell; James Valentine and Sons · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1892
William Prudhoe, Mayoral portrait Portraits, Christchurch Mayors · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1892
The College, Christchurch, N. Z. From the album: New Zealand by John Powell; James Valentine and Sons · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1892
On the Avon, Christchurch, N. Z. From the album: New Zealand by John Powell; James Valentine and Sons · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1892
Book: Political Portraits Canterbury Museum · Canterbury Museum
2 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH �� Yesterday. (Taranaki Herald, 02 January 1892) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
4 Jan 1892
LOVELY AKAROA. (Star, 04 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 04 January 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Jan 1892
Evening Post. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1892. A VINDICATION. (Evening Post, 07 January 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH to DUNEDIN—(Week-Days)—continued. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jan 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 09 January 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 09 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH-Yesterday. (Taranaki Herald, 09 January 1892) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
12 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1892
Untitled (Star, 13 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 13 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 January 1892) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Otago Witness, 14 January 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. January 14. (North Otago Times, 15 January 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 January 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1892
Untitled (Ashburton Guardian, 16 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Observer, 16 January 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1892
DR. LETCHER'S PILLS. (Evening Post, 16 January 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 January 1892) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 20 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1892
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 21 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1892
THE CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 21 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
22 Jan 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 22 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1892
Sumner Water Supply. (Star, 22 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1892
BOWLING. (Star, 25 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1892
Railway Time-Table. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH.��This day. (Thames Star, 25 January 1892) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 26 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
26 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1892
PERSONAL (Auckland Star, 28 January 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1892
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. Christchurch, January 27. (Otago Witness, 28 January 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1892
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS EXAMINATIONS. (Auckland Star, 28 January 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, January 29. (North Otago Times, 29 January 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Otago Daily Times, 29 January 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Star, 29 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 29 January 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
Christchurch Presbytery. (Star, 29 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
Christchurch Rifles. (Star, 29 January 1892) 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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