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 67 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
5 Dec 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Mataura Ensign, 05 December 1895) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1895
Page 25 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 05 December 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 December 1895) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 07 December 1895) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1895
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1895
Snapshots at the Canterbury Metropolitan Show by New Zealand Graphic; Burke, Walter Ernest Messervy, 1866-1954 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
9 Dec 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 09 December 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 09 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 09 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 10 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1895
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 10 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1895
CRICKET NOTES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 10 December 1895) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1895
COUNTRY NEWS. (Star, 11 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1895
FIRE IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 11 December 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 12 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1895
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 13 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1895
CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 14 December 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 16 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1895
DEATHS. (Star, 16 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1895
ANNIVERSARY DAY. (Star, 16 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, December 16. (North Otago Times, 17 December 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 17 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 17 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 17 December 1895) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. December 16. (North Otago Times, 17 December 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1895
CRICKET. (Star, 19 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1895
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 19 December 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1895
SCHOOL.ENTERTAINMENTS. (Star, 19 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1895
PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS. (Star, 20 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1895
NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. (Star, 20 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1895
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Timaru Herald, 20 December 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1895
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 21 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1895
On the Avon, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Irwin, H. · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Dec 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 23 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 24 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1895
CRICKET. (Timaru Herald, 24 December 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1895
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 26 December 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1895
Untitled (Star, 27 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1895
THE NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, December 26. (North Otago Times, 28 December 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1895
ORANGE GRAND LODGE. (Otago Daily Times, 30 December 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1896
Douglas and Colin Deans Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries · about 1 place
1896
Christchurch, Corner Colombo and Cashel Streets The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
School of Art and Observatory, Christchurch The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Interior of St. Michael's and All Angels, Christchurch The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
The Museum, College and School of Art, Christchurch The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Supreme Court and Victoria bridge, Christchurch The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Scenes at 10 Mile Cycling Championship of New Zealand Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Station hands and whare The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Shepherd and Dogs, Tekoa The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Unidentified house and group 2021 Photo Hunt · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
An up-country scene, cabbage palms and tussocks The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Sheep-washing and drying yards, Longbeach The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Sheep musterers and dogs The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Lord Onslow and party The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Hot house, Professor Bickertons, Christchurch by Crombie and Permin · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1896
Professor Bickertons, Christchurch by Crombie and Permin · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · no. 1794587 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1896
Professor Bickertons, Christchurch by Crombie and Permin · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · no. 1794585 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1896
Professor Bickertons, Christchurch by Crombie and Permin · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · no. 1794584 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1896
Professor Bickertons, Christchurch by Crombie and Permin · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · no. 1794586 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1896
Professor Bickertons, Christchurch by Crombie and Permin · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · no. 1794580 · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1896
F.W. Williams [?] by Schourup, P. (Christchurch) · Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
1896
Portrait of a man in uniform Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
1896
Portrait of a boy Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
2 Jan 1896
THE SAILING RACES. (Star, 02 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1896
NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 02 January 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1896
POSTAL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 03 January 1896) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1896
TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. (Star, 03 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1896
POSTAL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 04 January 1896) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1896
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE. (North Otago Times, 04 January 1896) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1896
Christ's College cricket ground by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
4 Jan 1896
Masters, Christ's College, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
4 Jan 1896
College workshop by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
4 Jan 1896
Mr Andrew's house by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
4 Jan 1896
Laboratory, Christ's College by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
4 Jan 1896
Soanes' Scholarships Group, Christ's College by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
6 Jan 1896
POSTAL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 06 January 1896) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1896
SHIPPING TELEGEAMS. (Star, 08 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1896
WELLINGTON (North Otago Times, 08 January 1896) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1896
CHRISTCHURCH (North Otago Times, 09 January 1896) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1896
WELLINGTON. (North Otago Times, 10 January 1896) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1896
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 January 1896) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jan 1896
CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION. (Star, 11 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1896
Entrance to Christchurch Acclimatisation Society's gardens by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Jan 1896
S. C. Farr, Late Secretary Christchurch Acclimatisation by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
14 Jan 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1896
THE CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION. (Star, 14 January 1896) 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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