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.

“"and"”, the shelf

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

68,344 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
26 Jul 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 26 July 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1894
DEATHS. (Star, 27 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1894
Local & General. (Star, 27 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1894
THE THE Social Sphere (Observer, 28 July 1894) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, July 26. (North Otago Times, 28 July 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1894
Letter to Mary, 29th July 1894 Rowley family letters · Canterbury Stories · no. 71205 · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Jul 1894
Letter to Mary, 29th July 1894 Rowley family letters · Canterbury Stories · no. 71206 · Christchurch City Libraries
30 Jul 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1894
DEATHS. (Star, 30 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1894
Football. (Star, 30 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1894
Senior Championship. (Star, 30 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1894
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 July 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1894
ARBOR DAY. (Star, 01 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1894
The Star. THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 1894. To-Day. (Star, 02 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1894
AKAROA v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1894
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 3. (North Otago Times, 04 August 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 06 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1894
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1894. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1894
NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Auckland Star, 07 August 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1894
DEATHS. (Otago Witness, 09 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1894
DEATHS. (Auckland Star, 09 August 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 09 August 1894) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1894
GOVERNMENT ADVERTISING. (Evening Post, 11 August 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Aug 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Daily Telegraph, 11 August 1894) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1894
Local & General. (Star, 13 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1894
Christchurch Poultry Show. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 August 1894) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1894
Ladies' Champion Tourney. (Star, 13 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1894
GOLF. (Star, 15 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1894
Local & General (Star, 16 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1894
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1894. (Auckland Star, 17 August 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1894
GOLF. (Star, 17 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 August 1894) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1894
Our petticoated politicians: the latest battle of the league by Christchurch Star · 1860 - 1900 Christchurch Star photographs · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
20 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Aug 1894
NZ. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 23 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1894
Page 14 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 23 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Aug 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH PROHIBITION LEAGUE. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 27. (North Otago Times, 28 August 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH HOUNDS. (Star, 29 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1894
N.Z. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 30 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 30 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. August 29. (North Otago Times, 30 August 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1894
Proposed Canal Between Christchurch and Sumner. (Feilding Star, 31 August 1894) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1894
Christchurch Canal. (Colonist, 31 August 1894) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1894
PROPOSED SUMNER CHRISTCHURCH CANAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 31 August 1894) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1894
Christchurch Stock Market. (Feilding Star, 31 August 1894) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 August 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1894
The Christchurch �� Sumner Canal. (Star, 31 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1894
Preliminary Meeting. (Star, 31 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1894
Christchurch Golf Club by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Sept 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 03 September 1894) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
4 Sept 1894
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 04 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1894
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 04 September 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 September 1894) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 05 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 September 1894) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Sept 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1894
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1894
N.Z. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 06 September 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1894
CHRISTCHURCH-SUMNER CANAL. (Star, 06 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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