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.

“"and"”, the shelf

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

68,555 records matching 100 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
9 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 09 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1898
GOOD FRIDAY. (Star, 09 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1898
Christchurch. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 April 1898) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1898
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 09 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 11 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 11 April 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 12 April 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Apr 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 12 April 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
12 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 12 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 13 April 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
13 Apr 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 April 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 April 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1898
LQCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 14 April 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1898
A LONG WALK. (Star, 16 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1898
SMOKE CONCERTS. (Star, 16 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 18 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 April 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1898
FOOTBALL. (Star, 19 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1898
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 19 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1898
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 20 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1898
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 21 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Clutha Leader, 22 April 1898) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL. (Star, 22 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 22 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1898
FOOTBALL NOTES. (Star, 22 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1898
CURRENT TOPICS. (Otago Daily Times, 23 April 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Apr 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1898
SYDENHAM v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1898
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1898
ALLEGED: ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN. (Auckland Star, 27 April 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1898
ATTEMPT TO DERAIL A TRAIN. (Otago Daily Times, 27 April 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1898
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Daily Times, 27 April 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1898
RAINFALL RECORD. (Timaru Herald, 27 April 1898) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1898
POLICE COMMISSION. (Star, 28 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1898
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. Christchurch, Apiil 27. (Otago Witness, 28 April 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 April 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1898
Local and General. (Clutha Leader, 29 April 1898) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 30 April 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 April 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 30 April 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 02 May 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1898
FOOTBALL. (Star, 02 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1898
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1898. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 May 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1898
ASSESSMENT COURT. (Star, 03 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1898
CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION (Star, 04 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1898
TABLE TALK. (Otago Witness, 05 May 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (West Coast Times, 06 May 1898) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Auckland Star, 07 May 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Colonist, 07 May 1898) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 10 May 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1898
MAGISTERIAL (Star, 10 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 10 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 10 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 May 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. May 10. (North Otago Times, 11 May 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1898
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1898
ROAD BOARD. (Star, 13 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 May 1898
POSTAL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 16 May 1898) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1898
IN A NUTSHELL. (Star, 16 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Inangahua Times, 16 May 1898) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1898
INTERPROVINCIAL SUCCESSFUL THEHTRICAL PARTY. (West Coast Times, 16 May 1898) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1898
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 16 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 16 May 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH v. KAIAPOI. (Star, 16 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1898
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 May 1898) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1898
BOROUGH COUNCILS. (Star, 17 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 17 May 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1898
FOOTBALL. (Star, 18 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. (Star, 18 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 19 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 20 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1898
FOOTBALL. (Star, 20 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 20 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1898
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 May 1898
Page 6 Advertisements Column 7 (Wanganui Herald, 21 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 23 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1898
OMNIUM GATHERUM. (Otago Daily Times, 24 May 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 25 May 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 May 1898
The Holiday at Christchurch. (Colonist, 25 May 1898) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. May 21. (North Otago Times, 25 May 1898) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 25 May 1898) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · no. 55.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · no. 43.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1898
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Wanganui Herald, 25 May 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1898
FIELD-DAY AT BURWOOD. (Star, 25 May 1898) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 26 May 1898) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1898
POSTAL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 28 May 1898) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1898
IN A NUTSHELL. (Star, 28 May 1898) 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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