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.

“Smith and Smith”, the shelf

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

8,473 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
19 Nov 1891
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 19 November 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Nov 1891
THE CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. SHOWS. (Otago Witness, 19 November 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1891
Untitled (Auckland Star, 27 November 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1891
DUNEDIN SHOW. (FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.) (North Otago Times, 28 November 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1891
ECCLESIASTICAL. (Auckland Star, 03 December 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Dec 1891
Untitled (Auckland Star, 04 December 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1891
Local & General. (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 19 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1891
Local & General. (Star, 21 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1891
CHRISTMASTIDE. (Star, 26 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 29 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jan 1892
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 01 January 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1892
PERSONAL (Auckland Star, 28 January 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1892
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. Christchurch, January 27. (Otago Witness, 28 January 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 29 January 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1892
PROPERTY SALES. (Star, 30 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1892
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, January 30. (North Otago Times, 01 February 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1892
C. J. C. SUMMER MEETING. (Grey River Argus, 01 February 1892) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1892
Bible Christian District Meeting. (Star, 03 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1892
NOTES BY JACK. (Otago Witness, 04 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Feb 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1892
THE CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION CASE, (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 4. (North Otago Times, 05 February 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1892
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 February 1892) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
9 Feb 1892
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1892. (Otago Daily Times, 09 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 16 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1892
BOWLING TOURNAMENT. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 18 places
25 Feb 1892
Local & General. (Star, 25 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
25 Feb 1892
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (Otago Witness, 25 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1892
TOWN & COUNTRY (Timaru Herald, 01 March 1892) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1892
Evenig Post. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1892. HUMILITY IN HOUSE BUILDING. (Evening Post, 05 March 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
10 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, &c. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Daily Times, 12 March 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
15 Mar 1892
Wesleyan Conference. (Star, 15 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1892
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 16 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 17 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 18 places
17 Mar 1892
SECOND EDITION. (Bush Advocate, 17 March 1892) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1892
RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Star, 17 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Evening Post, 17 March 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 24 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1892
Land Sales. (Star, 26 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 29 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1892
Evening Post. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1992. (Evening Post, 09 April 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Apr 1892
Christchurch Volunteer Tire Brigade. (Star, 09 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1892
Local & General. (Star, 09 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1892
Linwood Town Board. (Star, 13 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1892
ECCLESIASTICAL. (Auckland Star, 21 April 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1892
Local & General. (Star, 28 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Apr 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 29 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 05 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1892
Football. (Star, 20 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 23 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1892
Linwood Town Board. (Star, 26 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 26 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1892
FOOTBALL. NOTES BY FORWARD. (Otago Witness, 26 May 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 26 May 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1892
Evening Post. SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1892. THE MIDLAND RAILAVAY. (Evening Post, 28 May 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1892
LONDON. (Tuapeka Times, 01 June 1892) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 02 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1892
DRUIDISM. (Star, 14 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 16 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jun 1892
Local & General. (Star, 24 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 30 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1892
Local & General. (Star, 04 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1892
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 July 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 07 July 1892) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1892
Untitled (Auckland Star, 08 July 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1892
Local & General. (Star, 11 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1892
MEMBERS ELECTED. (Auckland Star, 11 July 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 14 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1892
THE GENERAL ELECTION. (Otago Witness, 14 July 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1892
Local & General. (Star, 18 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 21 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1892
Local & General. (Star, 22 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1892
FOOTBALL. (Otago Daily Times, 22 July 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1892
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 26 July 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 27 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1892
THE DEBATE. (Evening Post, 28 July 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jul 1892
Latest Local. (Star, 29 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1892
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 August 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1892
THE REDUCTION OF CABLE RATES. (Evening Post, 02 August 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1892
ARTHUR STREET SCHOOL. (Otago Daily Times, 05 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
12 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1892
Local & General. (Star, 12 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1892
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 August 1892) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Aug 1892
OVERLAND PASSENGERS. (Otago Daily Times, 16 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1892
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 18 August 1892) Otago Witness · 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.

“Smith and Smith”, the shelf

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