How many records does the archive hold?

70,536 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.

“The Station”, the shelf

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

7,625 records matching 97 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 1880s
21 Jul 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 21 July 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 23 July 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Aug 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 06 August 1887) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Aug 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 August 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1887
ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES. (Otago Daily Times, 10 August 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
10 Aug 1887
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1887. (Otago Daily Times, 10 August 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1887
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. [N.Z. PRESS ASSOCIATION.] INTERPROVINCIAL. (West Coast Times, 20 August 1887) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 20 August 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 25 August 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1887
Local & General. (Star, 29 August 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Sept 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 01 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Southland Times, 03 September 1887) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 September 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 September 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1887
SPORTING NEWS. (Otago Witness, 23 September 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Sept 1887
THE OTAGO TOUR OF 1887. (Otago Witness, 23 September 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 1887
FOOTBALL. (Otago Daily Times, 24 September 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Sept 1887
THE PREMIER'S RECEPTION AT CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, THIS DAY. (Evening Post, 29 September 1887) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1887
Marlborough Express. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1887. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 04 October 1887) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 October 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Oct 1887
Local & General. (Star, 21 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 October 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 02 November 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1887
COMMERCIAL. (Otago Daily Times, 02 November 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Timaru Herald, 04 November 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Otago Daily Times, 07 November 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 November 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1887
AUSTRALIA." (Evening Post, 24 November 1887) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 26 November 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1887
OTAGO A. & P. SOCIETY'S SHOW. (Otago Witness, 02 December 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Dec 1887
THE PROPOSED RAILWAY TO SUMNER. (Star, 22 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 24 December 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jan 1888
Glenmark Sheep Station, Canterbury. From the album: New Zealand album Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1 Jan 1888
Glenmark Station, North Canterbury. From the album: New Zealand Scenery, Series 1 by Unknown; Messrs. F. Bradley & Co. · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1 Jan 1888
Sheep Station, Kaikouras. From the album: New Zealand album by E. Wheeler & Son · Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
16 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 21 January 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1888
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 January 1888) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 27 January 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1888
SANE PEOPLE IN THE ASYLUM. (Auckland Star, 01 February 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
Untitled (Bruce Herald, 14 February 1888) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Nelson Evening Mail, 15 February 1888) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
THE FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1888
FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. (Taranaki Herald, 23 February 1888) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 12 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
Local & General (Star, 12 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1888
MAGISTERIAL.. (Star, 20 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 02 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1888
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 06 April 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1888
West Coast Times. TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1888. (West Coast Times, 17 April 1888) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1888
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 18 April 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 03 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1888
Railway Time-table. (Ashburton Guardian, 05 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1888
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 10 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1888
Railway Time-table. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 29 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 June 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1888
NEWS OF THE DAY. (Bush Advocate, 12 June 1888) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1888
Incendiarism near Christchurch (Evening Post, 28 June 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1888
INCENDIARISM NEAR CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 29 June 1888) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1888
ATTEMPTED INCENDIARISM. (Otago Daily Times, 29 June 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1888
TELEGRAMS. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 29 June 1888) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1888
ATIEMPTED INCENDIARISM. (Otago Witness, 06 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 12 July 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1888
Local & General. (Star, 13 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1888
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 19 July 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1888
SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 07 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 August 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 August 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 August 1888) Ashburton Guardian · 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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