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 90 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
7 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 07 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1896
THE "HAURAKI" ECLIPSED. (Star, 08 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 08 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 08 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Clutha Leader, 08 May 1896) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1896
Christchurch Hospital (Colonist, 08 May 1896) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1896
POSTAL NOTICES (West Coast Times, 09 May 1896) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1896
On the Christchurch-Hokitika Road, Mt. Alexander from the birch forest by New Zealand Graphic; Blomfield, Charles, 1848-1926 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 May 1896
COUNTRY NEWS. (Star, 11 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Marlborough Express, 11 May 1896) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
12 May 1896
AN UNDESIRABLE IMMIGRANT. (Otago Daily Times, 12 May 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1896
VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 13 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1896
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 14 May 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 May 1896
SUMNER CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. (Star, 14 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 14 May 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1896
SWIMMING. (Star, 14 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 15 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH SUBSCRIPTIONS. (Star, 15 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 16 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 16 May 1896) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1896
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1896
National Council of New Zealand Women by New Zealand Graphic; Wrigglesworth and Binns (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
19 May 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 19 May 1896) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1896
NEW ZELAND TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 19 May 1896) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1896
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 19 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 20 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 20 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1896
Untitled (Star, 20 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1896
THE OPENING CEREMONY. (Star, 20 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1896
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE, (Star, 21 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 22 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1896
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1896
VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH (Star, 23 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1896
Miss Laurance, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 May 1896
Miss Lenahan, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
23 May 1896
Miss Caro and Miss Laurance, Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
26 May 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 May 1896) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 May 1896
WEIGHT-GUESSING COMPETITIONS. (Star, 26 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 26 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1896
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1896
The Marlborugh Express PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1896. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 27 May 1896) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 27 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1896
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1896
ADDINGTON STOCK SALES. (Otago Witness, 28 May 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1896
THE OTOGO DAILY TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1896. (Otago Daily Times, 29 May 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 May 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 29 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1896
HEAVY TRAFFIC IN THE HEATHCOTE DISTRICT. (Star, 29 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1896
MANUAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION. (Star, 30 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 May 1896
Strathmore Hospital by New Zealand Graphic; Dutch, F. W. · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
1 Jun 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 01 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jun 1896
COUNTRY NEWS. (Star, 01 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jun 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1896
MAGISTERIAL (Star, 01 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1896
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 June 1896) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
3 Jun 1896
COUNTRY NEWS. (Star, 03 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 04 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1896
POSTAL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 05 June 1896) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1896
HERRICK'S HOME. (Star, 06 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1896
POSTAL NOTICES. MAILS CLOSE. (West Coast Times, 06 June 1896) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1896
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 06 June 1896) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Southland Times, 06 June 1896) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1896
BRUNNER RELIEF FUND. (Star, 06 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1896
POSTAL NOTICES. (West Coast Times, 08 June 1896) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1896
LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Star, 08 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1896
CHRISTCHURCH v. MERIVALE. (Star, 08 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1896
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Auckland Star, 09 June 1896) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1896
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 10 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 11 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1896
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE. (Otago Daily Times, 11 June 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1896
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH, June 10. (Otago Daily Times, 11 June 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1896
THURSDAY FLAG MATCHES. (Star, 12 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 13 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (North Otago Times, 13 June 1896) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1896
NEW BRIGHTON. (Star, 13 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1896
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1896
LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Star, 15 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1896
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 15 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1896
CHRISTCHURCH v. N'TU AHURIRI. (Star, 15 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
15 Jun 1896
CHRISTCHURCH JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. (Wanganui Chronicle, 15 June 1896) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
16 Jun 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 17 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1896
FIXTURES. (Otago Witness, 18 June 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 18 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1896
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Otago Witness, 18 June 1896) Otago Witness · 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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