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 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
6 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1899
SWIMMING. (Star, 06 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 06 February 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1899) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1899
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 08 February 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH MEAT COMPANY. CHRISTCHURCH, February 8. (Otago Witness, 09 February 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1899
CYCLING (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 February 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 09 February 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1899
THE LATE VERY REV. FATHER CUMMINGS, S.M. (New Zealand Tablet, 09 February 1899) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1899
CRICKET. (Star, 10 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 11 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 13 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Feb 1899
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1899
OBITUARY. (Otago Daily Times, 14 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1899
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP RESULTS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 15 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SALES. CHRISTCHURCH, February 10. (Otago Witness, 16 February 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1899
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH, February 15. (Otago Witness, 16 February 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1899
Accident to the Hon. Mr Rolleston. (Feilding Star, 16 February 1899) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 18 February 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. CHRISTCHURCH, February 15. (Waimate Daily Advertiser, 18 February 1899) Waimate Daily Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1899
The late Rev. W. J. Habens, B.A. by New Zealand Graphic; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
20 Feb 1899
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 20 February 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1899
MAGISTERIAL (Star, 21 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 21 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1899
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH). Christchurch, February 21. (North Otago Times, 22 February 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1899
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1899
SPORTING CHRISTCHURCH RACES Christchurch, February 22. (North Otago Times, 23 February 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 23 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1899
THE CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 23 February 1899) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1899
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 23 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1899
DEATHS. (Star, 23 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
Untitled (Otago Daily Times, 24 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 24 February 1899) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
WANGANUI CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Nelson Evening Mail, 24 February 1899) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 February 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
WANGANUI CYCLING MEETING (Auckland Star, 24 February 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE WANGANUI MEETING. (Evening Post, 24 February 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1899. THE PUBLIC MEETING. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Star, 24 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
VITAL STATISTICS. (Star, 24 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
CYCLING. (Star, 24 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA (Otago Daily Times, 24 February 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 25 February 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1899
THE WANGANUI MEETING (Star, 25 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1899
DEATHS. (Star, 25 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 25 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1899
CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS. THE WANGANUI MEETING. (Evening Post, 25 February 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1899
Untitled (Star, 25 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1899
MARRIAGE (Star, 27 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1899
CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. (Auckland Star, 27 February 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1899
CITY RIFLES. (Star, 27 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 February 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1899
STAGE GOSSIP. (Otago Witness, 02 March 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1899
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1899
CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Otago Witness, 02 March 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 02 March 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1899
SPORTING. (Otago Witness, 02 March 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 March 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Mar 1899
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Auckland Star, 03 March 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 03 March 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1899
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 04 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. CHRISTCHURCH. March 1. (Waimate Daily Advertiser, 04 March 1899) Waimate Daily Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1899
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 04 March 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1899
Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
LANCASTER PARK CLUB. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
FIRES. THE BELFAST FREEZING WORKS PARTLY DESTROYED. (Evening Post, 06 March 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
AT THE BELFAST FREEZING WORKS. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 06 March 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH PLUMPTON PARK TROTS. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 4. (North Otago Times, 06 March 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
CITY RIFLES. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 March 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1899
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1899
THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 09 March 1899) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1899
FIRE AT THE BELFAST FREEZING WORKS. • CHRISTCHURCH, March 5. (Otago Witness, 09 March 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 09 March 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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