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.

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

68,555 records matching 99 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
5 Aug 1897
Page 27 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Witness, 05 August 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1897
THE ADDINGTON MARKET. (Otago Witness, 05 August 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 09 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 09 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Aug 1897
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 10 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Mataura Ensign, 10 August 1897) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1897
EXPRESS PASSENGER LIST. (Star, 11 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1897
Page 27 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 12 August 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHUBCH PIGEON MATCHES. (Marlborough Express, 12 August 1897) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1897
SPORTING. (Star, 12 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 13 August 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
14 Aug 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. TROTTING. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 13, (North Otago Times, 14 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1897
SPORTING, GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE MEETING, (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 13. (North Otago Times, 14 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1897
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 16 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1897
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 16 August 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. (Grey River Argus, 16 August 1897) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1897
SOUTH ISLAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. (Star, 17 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 17 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 18 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1897
Page 27 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 19 August 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1897
Untitled (Clutha Leader, 20 August 1897) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Oxford Observer, 21 August 1897) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 23 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1897
GOLF. (Star, 23 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1897
LADY GOLFERS. (Evening Post, 25 August 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1897
THE LADIES GOLF MATCHES. (Timaru Herald, 25 August 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1897
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 26 August 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 August 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1897
E. Wall of Wanganui and A. R. Barker of Christchurch by Sporting & Dramatic Review; A. E Hobbs, Palmerston North · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
27 Aug 1897
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 27 August 1897) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1897
TRIAL MATCH. (Star, 30 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 30 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 30 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1897
TRAINS LEAVE TIMARU. (Timaru Herald, 30 August 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 August 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1897
GOLFING. (West Coast Times, 30 August 1897) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1897
CANTERBURY v. WELLINGTON. (Star, 01 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1897
LADIES' GOLF TOURNAMENT. (Otago Witness, 02 September 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1897
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. (Star, 02 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH PRODUCE MARKET. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 September 1897) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH CYCLE ASSOCIATION. (Star, 03 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1897
SUMNER NOTES. (Star, 04 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1897
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. (Star, 04 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 04 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 06 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1897
PRESENTATIONS. (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1897
SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1897
ALDINGTON SCHOOL BOUNDARIES. (Star, 08 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
BEAUTIFYING THE CITY. (Star, 09 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
THE ADDINGTON MARKET. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, September 8. (Otago Witness, 09 September 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AT CHRISTCHURCH. Christchurch, September 6. (Otago Witness, 09 September 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 September 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 10 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Clutha Leader, 10 September 1897) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1897
TRAINS LEAVE TIMARU. (Timaru Herald, 10 September 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1897
WOOLSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 11 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Mataura Ensign, 11 September 1897) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 September 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 September 1897) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1897
PRESIDENT'S CUP SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT. (Star, 13 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Mataura Ensign, 14 September 1897) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 14 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1897
OBITUARY. (Star, 15 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Mataura Ensign, 16 September 1897) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1897
MAGISTERIAL (Star, 17 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Sept 1897
CANTERBURY ROWING CLUB. (Star, 17 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1897
Diocese of Christchurch. (New Zealand Tablet, 17 September 1897) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Marlborough Express, 18 September 1897) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 20 September 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Bruce Herald, 21 September 1897) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1897
DEATHS. (Star, 22 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1897
Untitled (Auckland Star, 23 September 1897) Auckland 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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