How many records does the archive hold?

78,375 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.

“The Victoria”, the shelf

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

6,175 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
20 Mar 1896
Distribution of Prize Money. (Wanganui Herald, 20 March 1896) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
20 Mar 1896
THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING. (Star, 20 March 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
20 Mar 1896
LATEST SHOOTING. (Daily Telegraph, 20 March 1896) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
20 Mar 1896
SECOND EDITION. THE FEDERAL RIFLE MEETING. (Evening Post, 20 March 1896) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Mar 1896
VOLUNTEER FUNERAL. (Star, 20 March 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1896
N.Z. RILFE ASSOCIATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 March 1896) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
21 Mar 1896
THE FEDERAL RIFLE MEETING. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 21 March 1896) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
19 May 1896
NEW ZELAND TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 19 May 1896) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1896
The Marlborugh Express PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1896. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 27 May 1896) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1896
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1896
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1896
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 August 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 August 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1896
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 August 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 24 August 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 26 August 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1896
REMINISCENCES OE THE WEST COAST. (Star, 01 September 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Sept 1896
TOWN & COUNTRY (Timaru Herald, 02 September 1896) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1896
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 25 September 1896) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 September 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1896
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL. (Star, 26 September 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 08 October 1896) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 October 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1896
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 21 October 1896) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1896
ATHLETIC NOTES. (Auckland Star, 31 October 1896) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1896
ELECTORAL. (Star, 03 November 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 03 November 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1896
Poverty Bay Herald. (Poverty Bay Herald, 20 November 1896) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Nov 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 November 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1896
NEW MEMBERS. (Evening Post, 07 December 1896) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Dec 1896
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Auckland Star, 08 December 1896) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 10 December 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 December 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1896
THE NEW PARLIAMENT (Otago Witness, 10 December 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1896
A Snake Scare. (Poverty Bay Herald, 16 December 1896) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
19 Dec 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 December 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 December 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 January 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 January 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1897
Local and General. (Clutha Leader, 15 January 1897) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 30 January 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
5 Feb 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 February 1897) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1897
Poverty Bay Herald PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING GISBORNE, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1897. (Poverty Bay Herald, 09 February 1897) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 11 February 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Feb 1897
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 11 February 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 12 February 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 15 February 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1897
Untitled (Auckland Star, 15 February 1897) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1897
PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY. [BT TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION.] CHRISTCHURCH, 15th February. (Evening Post, 16 February 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1897
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. (Timaru Herald, 16 February 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1897
Presbyterian General Assembly. (Thames Star, 16 February 1897) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1897
SHOOTING AT NORTH SHORE. (Auckland Star, 16 February 1897) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1897
New Zealand Rifle Meeting. (Auckland Star, 18 February 1897) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 March 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 09 March 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 March 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1897
IN A NUTSHELL. (Star, 20 March 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 March 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Auckland Star, 08 April 1897) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Apr 1897
OBITUARY (Star, 09 April 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 13 April 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1897
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 17 April 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Apr 1897
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 29 April 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1897
PROPERTY SALES. (Star, 08 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 May 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 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
28 May 1897
IN A NUTSHELL. (Star, 28 May 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
5 Jun 1897
LTTTELTON, (Star, 05 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
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
15 Jun 1897
VICTORIA PARK. (Star, 15 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
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
19 Jun 1897
IN A NUTSHELL. (Star, 19 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1897
THE LYTTELTON CELEBRATION. (Star, 21 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1897
THE JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 June 1897) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jun 1897
THE ILLUMINATIONS. (Star, 23 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Jun 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1897
NEWS ITEMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 26 June 1897) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1897
ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 01 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1897
FASH AND STATION. (Otago Witness, 01 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1897
Christchurch Notes. (Clutha Leader, 02 July 1897) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1897
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 08 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1897
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 13 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1897
LOCAL AKD GENERAL. (Star, 16 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1897
Page 20 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 23 July 1897) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 26 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 13 August 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
14 Aug 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 06 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Sept 1897
BEAUTIFYING THE CITY. (Star, 09 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 10 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 September 1897) 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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