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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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

77,234 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 1890s
14 Jun 1894
CONSECRATION OF BISHOP WILSON. (Auckland Star, 14 June 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Jun 1894
MONTHLY SUMMARY FOR EUROPE and AMERICA. (Auckland Star, 14 June 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Jun 1894
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 14 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1894
Evening Post. SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1894. THE TREASURER AT OAMARU. (Evening Post, 16 June 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1894
First Eleven United C.C., Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
18 Jun 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1894
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, June 15. (North Otago Times, 18 June 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1894
Christchurch Licensing Committee. (Nelson Evening Mail, 18 June 1894) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 18 June 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1894
Sydenham Borough Council. (Star, 19 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1894
NEW BRIGHTON JOTTINGS. (Star, 19 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 June 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 21 June 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1894
Untitled (Hawke's Bay Herald, 21 June 1894) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jun 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 22 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1894
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 22 June 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1894
Page 22 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 22 June 1894) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 22 June 1894) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Oxford Observer, 23 June 1894) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1894
Local & General. (Star, 23 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1894
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 23 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1894
Evening Post. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1894 THE EX-SPEAKER. (Evening Post, 25 June 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1894
NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Taranaki Herald, 25 June 1894) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Taranaki Herald, 25 June 1894) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1894
Local & General. (Star, 26 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
26 Jun 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1894
Christchurch Robbery. (Colonist, 26 June 1894) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1894
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 27 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1894
DEATHS. (Star, 28 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 28 June 1894) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Taranaki Herald, 28 June 1894) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1894
Local & General. (Star, 28 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Oxford Observer, 30 June 1894) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1894
High Street, Christchurch, N.Z. by New Zealand Graphic; James Valentine & Sons (Dundee, Scotland) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
30 Jun 1894
Rhodes' Convalescent Home, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
2 Jul 1894
No. 40.—Mr. W. W. COLLINS (member for Christchurch City). (Fair Play, 02 July 1894) Fair Play · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 02 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1894
MARRIAGES. (Star, 02 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 02 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1894
THE ELLESMERE GUARDIAN. WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1894. (Ellesmere Guardian, 04 July 1894) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1894
LYONS'S OPERATIC BURLESQUE COMPANY. (Otago Daily Times 7-4-1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 05 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1894
FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. (Star, 06 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1894
Untitled (Star, 06 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1894
School Committees. (Star, 07 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Taranaki Herald, 07 July 1894) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1894
Christ's College, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Wheeler and Co. (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
9 Jul 1894
SUMNER. (Star, 09 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 July 1894) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1894
SPORTING GOSSIP. (Star, 10 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1894
OVERLAND FROM NELSON TO SOUTHLAND IN 1856. [By W. H. S. Roberts.] may 1856 (Continued.) (North Otago Times, 10 July 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 10 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1894
LATEST (Star, 11 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1894
DEATHS. (Auckland Star, 12 July 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1894
FIRE. (Star, 12 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1894
FOOTBALL. (Evening Post, 13 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 13 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1894
Page 22 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 13 July 1894) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1894
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1894
A Wellington Sketch. JACK GIBBONS 'BIKING' IT TO CHRISTCHURCH. (Observer, 14 July 1894) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1894
In the gardens, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
14 Jul 1894
A picturesque view of the hospital, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Jul 1894
Christchurch v. East Christchurch. (Star, 16 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1894
WELLINGTON ART CLUB. (Evening Post, 16 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1894
Senior Championship. (Star, 16 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 19 July 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Jul 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 19 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1894
OVERLAND PASSENGERS. (Otago Daily Times 19-7-1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 20 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1894
Inter-School Match. (Star, 20 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 21 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1894
christchurch Liedertafel. (Star, 21 July 1894) 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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