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.

64,292 records matching 98 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 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
18 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL. (Star, 19 June 1897) 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
19 Jun 1897
THE PROCESSION. (Star, 19 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1897
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1897
Christchurch in 1852 by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 Jun 1897
Christchurch in 1897 by New Zealand Graphic; Martin, Josiah, 1843-1916 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
21 Jun 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 June 1897) Ashburton Guardian · 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
21 Jun 1897
BIRTHS. (Star, 21 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS. (Christchurch Press ) (North Otago Times, 21 June 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1897
WELLINGTON NEWS. (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
23 Jun 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1897
OUR LONDON LETTER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) (Otago Witness, 24 June 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
26 Jun 1897
Untitled (Star, 26 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 28 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH v. SYDENHAM. (Star, 28 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
COUNTRY NEWS. (Star, 28 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 28 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 28 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 June 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1897
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 30 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
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 July 1897) Star · 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
1 Jul 1897
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (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
2 Jul 1897
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. (Star, 02 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 05 July 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1897
CHRISTCHURCH v. LINWOOD. (Star, 05 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Tuapeka Times, 07 July 1897) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1897
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 08 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1897
Page 27 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Witness, 08 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 09 July 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1897
COMMERCIAL. ADDINGTON MARKETS. (BY TELEGRAPH.) CHRISTCHURCH, July 7. (North Otago Times, 09 July 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 10 July 1897) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jul 1897
ADDINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. (Star, 10 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1897
WHAT I HAVE SEEN I HAVE (Star, 12 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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