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.

“"a"”, the shelf

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

63,029 records matching 100 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
10 May 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1897
ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION. (Colonist, 10 May 1897) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1897
EAST CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL. (Star, 11 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1897
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 11 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 11 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1897
FOOTBALL. (Star, 12 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1897
THE FLOODS. (Star, 13 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1897
TOWN EDITION. The Ensign. GORE: THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1897. DAIRY INDUSTRY. (Mataura Ensign, 13 May 1897) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 13 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1897
FOOTBALL. (Star, 14 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1897
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 17 May 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH v. STDENHAM. (Star, 17 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1897
A Child Drowned in a Tub. Christchurch, May 14. (Nelson Evening Mail, 17 May 1897) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1897
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 17 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1897
INTERPROVINCIAL SPORTING GOSSIP. (Star, 18 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 18 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1897
ACCIDENTS & FATALITIES. (Marlborough Express, 20 May 1897) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1897
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 20 May 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1897
CATHOLICS AND CONTROVERSY. (New Zealand Tablet, 21 May 1897) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, May 20. (North Otago Times, 21 May 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1897
VITAL STATISTICS. (Star, 21 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1897
NEW BRIGHTON NOTES. (Star, 22 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Inangahua Times, 25 May 1897) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1897
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS (West Coast Times, 26 May 1897) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 May 1897
TELEGRAMS. (Inangahua Times, 26 May 1897) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 May 1897
SELWYN COUNTY COUNCIL (Star, 26 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. May 25 (North Otago Times, 26 May 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 May 1897
LOCAL ACT GENERAL. (Star, 27 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1897
HAWKE'S BAY RELIEF FUND. (Star, 27 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1897
IN A NUTSHELL. (Star, 28 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH WINTER SHOW. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, May 26. (North Otago Times, 28 May 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1897
SHEEP-DOG TRIAL CLUB. (Star, 29 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Oxford Observer, 29 May 1897) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 31 May 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (Christchurch Press ) (North Otago Times, 31 May 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1897
A VISITOR'S IMPRESSIONS OF CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 31 May 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 31 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 02 June 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Jun 1897
ROAD BOARDS. (Star, 02 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1897
REVISED CRICKET RECORDS. (Otago Witness, 03 June 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 June 1897) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 04 June 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jun 1897
Untitled (Star, 04 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1897
LTTTELTON, (Star, 05 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1897
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1897
ENTERTAINMENT AT SYDEINHAM. (Star, 05 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1897
SALVATION ARMY. (Star, 05 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 05 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 07 June 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1897
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 07 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1897
LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Star, 07 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1897
FOOTBALL. (Star, 09 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · no. 2.56 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1897
FOOTBALL. (Star, 09 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · no. 2.50 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1897
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 09 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH DOMAIN BOARD. (Star, 10 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1897
MARRIAGES. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1897
CASHMERE HILLS DOMAIN BOARD. (Star, 10 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1897
A PROPOSED LOAN FOR RICHMOND. (Star, 10 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1897
THE SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1897
DEATHS. (Auckland Star, 10 June 1897) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jun 1897
COMMERCIAL ADDINGTON MARKETS. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, June 9. (North Otago Times, 11 June 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Clutha Leader, 11 June 1897) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Oxford Observer, 12 June 1897) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1897
TEMPLETON. (Star, 14 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press ) (North Otago Times, 14 June 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1897
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 14 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1897
VICTORIA PARK. (Star, 15 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1897
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 15 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jun 1897
THE RECRD REIGN. (Star, 16 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1897
Christchurch News. (Thames Star, 16 June 1897) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1897
FOOTBALL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 June 1897) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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