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.

“"f"”, the shelf

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

23,038 records matching 94 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 1860s
17 Nov 1866
CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. (Timaru Herald, 17 November 1866) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1866
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 22 November 1866) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1866
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 06 December 1866) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1866
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 11 December 1866) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1866
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 13 December 1866) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1866
PORT OF AUCKLAND. MISCELLANEOUS. (Daily Southern Cross, 26 December 1866) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1866
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 28 December 1866) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1867
Mt Peel Station Homestead - List No. 313 The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 1 place
1 Jan 1867
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 01 January 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1867
ARRIVALS AT OSGOOD'S EMPIRE HOTEL January 8. (Evening Post, 08 January 1867) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. MISCELLANEOUS. (Daily Southern Cross, 08 January 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1867
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 17 January 1867) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1867
CHRISTCHURCH PLATE. (Timaru Herald, 19 January 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1867
THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 22 January 1867) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1867
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Timaru Herald, 23 January 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1867
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 24 January 1867) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1867
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 29 January 1867) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1867
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Grey River Argus, 07 February 1867) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. MISCELLANEOUS. (Daily Southern Cross, 20 February 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Mar 1867
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 02 March 1867) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1867
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Wellington Independent, 21 March 1867) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 01 April 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1867
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 06 April 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1867
POST OFFICE NOTICE. (Timaru Herald, 24 April 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1867
THE MOORHOUSE TUNNEL. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 June 1867) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1867
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 15 June 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 24 June 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1867
PROVINCIAL COUNCIL. (Timaru Herald, 26 June 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. MISCELLANEOUS. (Daily Southern Cross, 27 June 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1867
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 24 July 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1867
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 31 July 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1867
THE MONTH. (West Coast Times, 02 August 1867) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1867
News of the Week. [FROM THE DAILY TIMES.] (Otago Witness, 09 August 1867) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. MISCELLANEOUS. (Daily Southern Cross, 24 August 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1867
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 04 September 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1867
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 07 September 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1867
The Evening Post. MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1867. (Evening Post, 07 October 1867) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1867
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 19 October 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1867
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 02 November 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1867
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 13 November 1867) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1867
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 15 November 1867) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Nov 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 20 November 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1867
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OP AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 26 November 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 28 November 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1867
Average, 29.8. (Otago Witness, 29 November 1867) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 30 November 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1867
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 02 December 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1867
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 07 December 1867) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1867
PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 12 December 1867) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1867
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Wellington Independent, 17 December 1867) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1868
Source of the Waimakariri by Mundy, D. L. · Craw family photograph collection · Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
1868
Accommodation House, Otira Gorge by Mundy, D. L. · Craw family photograph collection · Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
1868
Zealandia Falls [aka Devil's Punch Bowl Falls] by Mundy, D. L. · Craw family photograph collection · Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
2 Jan 1868
PORT OF AUCKLAND. (Daily Southern Cross, 02 January 1868) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1868
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 04 January 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1868
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (West Coast Times, 08 January 1868) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1868
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Timaru Herald, 08 January 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1868
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (West Coast Times, 10 January 1868) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1868
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 18 January 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1868
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Timaru Herald, 18 January 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1868
Sporting. (Marlborough Express, 18 January 1868) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1868
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 20 January 1868) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jan 1868
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Timaru Herald, 22 January 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1868
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. Second Day.—Wednesday, January 15. (North Otago Times, 24 January 1868) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1868
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Wellington Independent, 25 January 1868) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1868
GENERAL NEWS. (Colonist, 04 February 1868) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1868
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 05 February 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1868
LOCAL MEMORANDA. (Wellington Independent, 06 February 1868) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Feb 1868
CHRISTCHURCH AND THE NORTH. (Timaru Herald, 29 February 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1868
Summit of Arthurs Pass, 3000 feet by Daniel Mundy; Messrs. F. Bradley & Co. · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
3 Mar 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 03 March 1868) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1868
Black Pine Forest, Teremakau by Daniel Mundy; Messrs. F. Bradley & Co. · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
5 Mar 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 05 March 1868) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1868
REVELATIONS OF THE CENSUS. (Otago Witness, 14 March 1868) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (West Coast Times, 08 April 1868) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1868
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 11 April 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1868
BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH (Timaru Herald, 29 April 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1868
ARRIVALS—COASTWISE. (West Coast Times, 29 April 1868) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1868
LOCAL NEWS OF THE MONTH. (Timaru Herald, 02 May 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 May 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 14 May 1868) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 16 May 1868) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1868
MAGISTRATE'S COURT. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 19 May 1868) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1868
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 May 1868) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 May 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Grey River Argus, 26 May 1868) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1868
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 28 May 1868) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1868
CUSTOMS ENTRIES. (Grey River Argus, 30 May 1868) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1868
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 06 June 1868) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1868
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 June 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1868
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1868
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 16 June 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1868
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 June 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1868
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (West Coast Times, 29 June 1868) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 June 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 30 June 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1868
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 July 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1868
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 July 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1868
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 July 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1868
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 July 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1868
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 July 1868) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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