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 99 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
29 Jul 1892
Telegraphic (Hawke's Bay Herald, 29 July 1892) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1892
Tit Bits and Twaddle (Observer, 30 July 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1892
Local & General. (Star, 01 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1892
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 August 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1892
THE HOME MARKETS. (Otago Daily Times, 02 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1892
THE REDUCTION OF CABLE RATES. (Evening Post, 02 August 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Aug 1892
Local & General. (Star, 03 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 03 August 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 04 August 1892) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1892
ARTHUR STREET SCHOOL. (Otago Daily Times, 05 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
5 Aug 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1892
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 5. (North Otago Times, 06 August 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 08 August 1892) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Aug 1892
RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (Auckland Star, 08 August 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1892
COURSING. (Otago Daily Times, 10 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1892
SPORTING CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 9. (North Otago Times, 10 August 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1892
THE FROZEN MEAT TRADE. (Otago Witness, 11 August 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1892
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 11 August 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. August 11. (North Otago Times, 12 August 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1892
Local & General. (Star, 12 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 12 August 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1892
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 12 August 1892) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1892
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 August 1892) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 13. (North Otago Times, 15 August 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1892
OVERLAND PASSENGERS. (Otago Daily Times, 16 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1892
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 18 August 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 23 August 1892) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1892
AKAROA REGATTA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 August 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1892
THE TEMPERANCE IMPOSTOR. (Evening Post, 24 August 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1892
LAND TAX VALUATIONS. (Timaru Herald, 24 August 1892) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1892
Government Buildings Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Burton Brothers (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
29 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1892
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 30 August 1892) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1892
Local & General. (Star, 31 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1892
NOTES BY FORWARD. (Otago Witness, 01 September 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1892
City of Christchurch. (Star, 01 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1892
ADDINGTON LIVE STOCK MARKET. (Timaru Herald, 01 September 1892) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1892
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 03 September 1892) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 September 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Sept 1892
SORTS OF APPLES (Bruce Herald, 09 September 1892) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1892
AN EXCITING CONTEST. (Marlborough Express, 10 September 1892) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1892
THE REPLACEMENT OF WORN COIN. (Evening Post, 12 September 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1892
BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 September 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 1892
Sydenham Borough Council (Star, 13 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1892
SUPPOSED FATALITY. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, September 12. (North Otago Times, 13 September 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1892
SUPPOSED FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT. (Auckland Star, 13 September 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. September 13. (North Otago Times, 14 September 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1892
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 September 1892) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1892
THE SUMNER BOAT ACCIDENT. (Otago Daily Times, 14 September 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1892
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 14 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1892
CHRISTIANITY AND THE MACRIS. (Timaru Herald, 16 September 1892) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1892
FIRES IN CHRISTCHURCH AND SYDENHAM. (Auckland Star, 16 September 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1892
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 September 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1892
THE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT. (Star, 17 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1892
Oddfellowship. (Star, 17 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 19 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1892
FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT. (Ashburton Guardian, 19 September 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1892
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 20 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1892
Local & General. (Star, 22 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 23 September 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 September 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 24 September 1892) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1892
THE COLONIST. Published Eaily��Mornings. Nelson, Monday, September 26, 1892. AN INSULTING OPPOSITION. (Colonist, 26 September 1892) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 September 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1892
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 29 September 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 September 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1892
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 03 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. October 2. (North Otago Times, 03 October 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1892
Local & General. (Star, 04 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 07 October 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Feilding Star, 08 October 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. October 9. (North Otago Times, 10 October 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Feilding Star, 11 October 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1892
THE CHRISTCHURCH CYCLISTS. (Auckland Star, 11 October 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1892
Local & General. (Star, 12 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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