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.

64,508 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
12 Jul 1898
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 12 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1898
CARD MATCHES. (Star, 13 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1898
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 13 July 1898) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1898
A WOMAN DROWNED. (Auckland Star, 14 July 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. July 14. (North Otago Times, 15 July 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1898
FIRE. (Star, 16 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 18 July 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Jul 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 19 July 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1898
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. Christchurch, July 20. (Otago Witness, 21 July 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1898
NEW BRIGHTON NOTES. (Star, 23 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 23 July 1898) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1898
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL. (Star, 23 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1898
AUCKLAND NEWS. (Star, 25 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 26 July 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jul 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1898
SPORTING. (CHRISTCHURCH RACES. BY TELEGRAPH.) CHRISTCHURCH, June 25. (North Otago Times, 26 July 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 27 July 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Jul 1898
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 July 1898) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 July 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. July 28. (North Otago Times, 29 July 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 30 July 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 01 August 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1898
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 01 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1898
MONEY CLUBS. (Star, 01 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 02 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1898
Page 45 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Witness, 04 August 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1898
SHIPPING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 August 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1898
Yachting in miniature on Victoria Lake, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
8 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 08 August 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1898
SPORTING. RICCARTON TRAINING NOTES. (Evening Post, 08 August 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1898
FLAX-DRESSING MACHINES AND PROCESSES. (Evening Post, 08 August 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1898
ENTERTAINMENTS. (Star, 10 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1898
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 10 August 1898) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1898
THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Evening Post, 10 August 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1898
THE CHRISTCHURCH PIGEON MATCH. (Marlborough Express, 11 August 1898) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1898
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 12 August 1898) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1898
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 12 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1898
SPORTING. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (BY TELEGRAPH). Christchurch, August 11. (North Otago Times, 12 August 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1898
ADDINGTON MARKETS (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 17. (North Otago Times, 12 August 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1898
THE TURF. (Evening Post, 13 August 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1898
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Otago Daily Times, 13 August 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1898
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 August 1898) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1898
MUNICIPAL THEATRES. (Wanganui Herald, 16 August 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1898
FOOTBALL. (Star, 17 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1898
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Otago Witness, 18 August 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 August 1898) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1898
FATAL ACCIDENT. (Star, 18 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 19 August 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Aug 1898
MR THOMAS HANCOCK. (Star, 19 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 August 1898) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1898
Mr F. Watson's chestnut gelding Dummy, by Mute - Maid of Mountain, and his jockey, P. Johnston by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Aug 1898
FUNERALS. (Star, 22 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1898
SUMNER NOTES. (Star, 22 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 22 August 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1898
SALE OF CLYDESDALE STALLION. (Timaru Herald, 22 August 1898) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1898
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 22 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1898
FOOTBALL. (Star, 23 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERKRANZCHEN. (Star, 23 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1898
OBITUARY. (Star, 23 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1898
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 25 August 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1898
SALE OF CLYDESDALE STALLION. (Otago Witness, 25 August 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1898
THE SUMNER LIFEBOAT. (Star, 26 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 29 August 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 29 August 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 31 August 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1898
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 31 August 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1898
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAEEL. (Star, 02 September 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1898
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 05 September 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 September 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1898
A PLEASANT FRIEND. (West Coast Times, 08 September 1898) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1898
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 08 September 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 September 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 09 September 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 09 September 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 10 September 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1898
CAP and jacket. (Observer, 10 September 1898) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1898
TOWN & OOCNTKY. (Timaru Herald, 10 September 1898) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Evening Post, 12 September 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1898
DEATHS. (Star, 12 September 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 12 September 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 12 September 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1898
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 12 September 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1898
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 13 September 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 13 September 1898) Otago Daily Times · 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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