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 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 1890s
1 Apr 1896
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 01 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 02 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 02 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH RACES (North Otago Times, 02 April 1896) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1896
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 02 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 04 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1896
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1896
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 04 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1896
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 06 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Apr 1896
BAND OF HOPE UNION. (Star, 06 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1896
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 07 April 1896) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 07 April 1896) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1896
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 07 April 1896) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 07 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1896
DEATH. (Timaru Herald, 08 April 1896) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 08 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1896
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 08 April 1896) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1896
PROHIBITION CONVENTION. (Otago Witness, 09 April 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
9 Apr 1896
MEETING OF SECRETARIES. (Star, 09 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 09 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1896
DEATHS. (Otago Witness, 09 April 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1896
NEW ZEALAND TELEGEAMS. (Feilding Star, 09 April 1896) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 10 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 11 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 11 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH STOCK MARKETS. (Mataura Ensign, 11 April 1896) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1896
NOTES OF THE WEEK. (Otago Daily Times, 11 April 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1896
On the Avon, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Edwards, Charles Thomas, active 1890s · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Apr 1896
Mr George Kettlewell by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Apr 1896
Miss Molly Allan by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
13 Apr 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 13 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 13 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1896
A "CONVENTION ' IN CHRIST GHURGH. (West Coast Times, 14 April 1896) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCEIPTIONS. (Star, 14 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 14 April 1896) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 15 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
15 Apr 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 16 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 17 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1896
LOCAL AND GENEEAL. (Star, 18 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1896
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 20 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 20 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 April 1896) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1896
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1896
CENTURIES OF THE SEASON. (Otago Witness, 23 April 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1896
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 23 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Southland Times, 24 April 1896) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1896
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. (Star, 24 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL. (Star, 24 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 25 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1896
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1896
VITAL STASTICS. (Star, 25 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH STOCK MARKETS. (Mataura Ensign, 25 April 1896) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1896
O-RUA-PAEROA. (Star, 27 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1896
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 27 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1896
JUNIOR FLAG. (Star, 27 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH HUNT CLUB. (Star, 27 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1896
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 27 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH V. SYDENHAM. (Star, 27 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 28 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1896
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 28 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1896
WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 April 1896) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1896
TOWN EDITION. The Ensign. GORE: TUESDAY APRIL 28 1896. (Mataura Ensign, 28 April 1896) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 29 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 29 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1896
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 30 April 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1896
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 30 April 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 01 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 01 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERKRANZCHEN. (Star, 01 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 01 May 1896) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 02 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1896
RIFLE SHOOTING. (Star, 04 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH v. EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 04 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1896
SHIPPING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 May 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1896
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 04 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1896
JUNIOR JFLAG. (Star, 04 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1896
NSUS- RETURNS. (Star, 05 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1896
Census Returns. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 05 May 1896) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 05 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 05 May 1896) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 06 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1896
MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. (Star, 06 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1896
CONSECRATION OF BISHOP VERDON. (Otago Witness, 07 May 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 May 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 07 May 1896) Timaru Herald · 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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