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 65 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 Oct 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) CHRISTCHURCH, October 10. (North Otago Times, 12 October 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1895
Miss Ballantyne by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Christchurch Liederkranzchen by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Hayward by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Bonnington by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 114072 · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Newman by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Davie by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Macbeth by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Hargreaves by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Bonnington by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · no. 112138 · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Graham by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Annie Lake by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss E. Woller by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Coney Cox by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss K. Ross by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss May Cuddon by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss F. Jones by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss K. Inglis by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss M. Webb by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Mollie Allen by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss E. Hargreaves by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Daisy Allen by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
12 Oct 1895
Miss Hewlings by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
14 Oct 1895
Christchurch Football Club. (Star, 14 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1895
CHESS. (Star, 14 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1895
SYDENHAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. (North Otago Times, 15 October 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1895
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 15 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1895
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 15 October 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
Swimming. (Star, 17 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Wellington, October 16. (North Otago Times, 17 October 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD. (West Coast Times, 17 October 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
Railway Appeal Board. (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 October 1895) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
THE RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD. (Auckland Star, 17 October 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD (Thames Star, 17 October 1895) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
RAILWAY BOARDS OF APPEAL. (Star, 17 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
THE RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD. (Marlborough Express, 17 October 1895) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
THE RAILWAY APPEAL BOARDS. (Timaru Herald, 17 October 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
The Railway Appeal Board Election. (Inangahua Times, 17 October 1895) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
Railway Appeal Board (Ashburton Guardian, 17 October 1895) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
Railway Appeal Board Election. (Colonist, 17 October 1895) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
The Railway Appeal Board. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 17 October 1895) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
THE RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD. (Grey River Argus, 17 October 1895) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1895
THE RAILWAY APPEAL BOARD. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 October 1895) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1895
MARRIAGES. (Star, 19 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1895
THAT LITTLE JOURNEY TO CHRISTCHURCH. (Observer, 19 October 1895) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
21 Oct 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 18. (North Otago Times, 21 October 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1895
Public Works Estimates. (Star, 22 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Marlborough Express, 23 October 1895) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1895
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1895
Local & General. (Star, 25 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1895
leafless clematis, Clematis afoliata Buchanan Plants · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
25 Oct 1895
Whakataka; Hokotaka, Corokia macrocarpa Kirk Plants · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
25 Oct 1895
pikiarero, Clematis forsteri J.F.Gmel. Plants · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
25 Oct 1895
Veronica x fairfieldii Hook.f. Plants · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
28 Oct 1895
Local & General. (Star, 28 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1895
DEATHS. (Star, 30 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1895
Local & General. (Star, 01 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1895
THE FIRE BRIGADE. (Star, 01 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1895
Canterbury Christian Endeavour Union. (Star, 02 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1895
MARRAIGES. (Star, 02 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1895
Swimming. (Star, 02 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1895
West Coast Times. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1896. (West Coast Times, 04 November 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Nov 1895
Rifle Shooting. (Star, 04 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 5. (North Otago Times, 06 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1895
TODAY'S RACES AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 07 November 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1895
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 6. (North Otago Times, 07 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 7. (North Otago Times, 08 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 7. (North Otago Times, 08 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 8. (North Otago Times, 09 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1895
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 9. (North Otago Times, 11 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1895
THE SHEEP AT THE CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 11 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1895
West Coast Times. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1895 (West Coast Times, 14 November 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1895
Local & General. (Star, 14 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1895
NOTES OF THE WEEK. (Otago Daily Times, 16 November 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Nov 1895
Christchurch Mayoralty. (Star, 16 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1895
Exhibition tram horses in Christchurch - for a horse tram by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Nov 1895
Four-horse team of Greys - Christchurch Tram Co. by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
16 Nov 1895
Exhibition tram horses in Christchurch - New Brighton Tram Co.'s pair by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
18 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1895
MARRIAGE. (Star, 20 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1895
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 20 November 1895) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1895
stock Notes. (Star, 21 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1895
Untitled (Auckland Star, 23 November 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1895
Master Stead by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Nov 1895
Master Burns by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Nov 1895
Master Vernon by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Nov 1895
Master Helmore by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 Nov 1895
Master Babington by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries

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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