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 95 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
2 Mar 1895
SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP. (Auckland Star, 02 March 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 04 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 04 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1895
Rifle Shooting. (Star, 04 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 05 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 March 1895) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1895
Swimming Championship Meeting. (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 March 1895) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1895
Vital Statistics. (Star, 08 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1895
THE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Timaru Herald, 08 March 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1895
SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Auckland Star, 08 March 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1895
Sumner Beach, Christchurch, New Zealand by New Zealand Graphic; Burke, Walter Ernest Messervy, 1866-1954 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Mar 1895
DEATHS. (Star, 11 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 11 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
Local & General. (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 12 March 1895) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
FIRE AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 12 March 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1895
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Wanganui Herald, 13 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1895
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (West Coast Times, 13 March 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1895
RUAPEHU AND AURUHOF. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 March 1895) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1895
SCHOOL COMMITTEE. (Star, 14 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1895
Horticultural Society. (Star, 14 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1895
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 15 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1895
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1895
Page 8 Advertisements Column 8 (Auckland Star, 16 March 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1895
N.Z.R.A. MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 16 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1895
LATEST. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 March 1895) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
SPORTING. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 17. (North Otago Times, 18 March 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
SWIMMING. (Star, 18 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
WATER POLO. (West Coast Times, 18 March 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. March 16. (North Otago Times, 18 March 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
SPORTING. (Timaru Herald, 18 March 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
N.Z.R.A. MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 18 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
LATEST. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 March 1895) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
N.Z. RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 18 March 1895) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1895
Mataura Ensign. GORE: TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 1895 NEWS AND NOTES. (Mataura Ensign, 19 March 1895) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1895
Rifle Association's Meeting. (Nelson Evening Mail, 19 March 1895) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1895
SUMMARY FOR EUROPE. (Otago Daily Times, 19 March 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. March 18. (North Otago Times, 19 March 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
20 Mar 1895
MAERIAGES. (Star, 20 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1895
LEAFLETS FOR FARMERS. (Otago Witness, 21 March 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 21 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1895
Page 10 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 21 March 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1895
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 21 March 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1895
Untitled (Star, 22 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1895
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 21. (North Otago Times, 22 March 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1895
ST PATRICK' DAY, 1895, IN THE PRO-CATHEDRAL CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 22 March 1895) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1895
Christchurch Hospital. (Star, 22 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1895
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1895
DEATHS. (Star, 25 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 26 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH (Wanganui Herald, 26 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1895
MARRIAGE. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 26 March 1895) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1895
West Coast Times. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1895. (West Coast Times, 27 March 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1895
Christchurch Hospital. (Colonist, 28 March 1895) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1895
IN" A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 28 March 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1895
Football Notes. (Star, 29 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Mar 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 29 March 1895) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. March 29. (North Otago Times, 30 March 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1895
SPORTING. (Timaru Herald, 30 March 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1895
Old age pensions (Christchurch P. L. edition). One result by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Apr 1895
CHRISTCHURCH PARISHES. (Star, 01 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1895
DIOCESAN STANDING COMMITTEE. (Star, 01 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 01 April 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1895
SECRETARY AND THEASURER'S REPORT. (Star, 02 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1895
DRAINAGE PLUMBING. (Evening Post, 03 April 1895) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Apr 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. PRESBYTERY. (Star, 03 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1895
Christchurch Hospital. (Colonist, 05 April 1895) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1895
FOOTBALL. (Star, 05 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1895
Gunner Geo. Howe, 'D Battery' by New Zealand Graphic; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
8 Apr 1895
FOOTBALL. (Star, 08 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1895
Morris-Tubs Shooting. (Star, 08 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1895
Christchurch Hospital. (Colonist, 08 April 1895) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 09 April 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 April 1895) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1895
SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS. (Auckland Star, 10 April 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1895
INTER-CLUB MATCHES. (Star, 11 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1895
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 11 April 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1895
THE PICTON REGATTA. (Auckland Star, 11 April 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1895
Mr 1,. A. Cuff, tlie well known Christchurch Athlete. (Observer, 13 April 1895) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1895
Christchurch Unemployed (Colonist, 13 April 1895) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 13 April 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1895
Louisson, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
15 Apr 1895
INTERCOLONIAL FEUIT CONFERENCE. (Star, 15 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1895
MARRIAGE. (Star, 15 April 1895) 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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