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.

77,450 records matching 98 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
4 Sept 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 04 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 06 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1897
PRESENTATIONS. (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Sept 1897
SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1897
TRAINS LEAVE TIMARU. (Timaru Herald, 07 September 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1897
ALDINGTON SCHOOL BOUNDARIES. (Star, 08 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 08 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
BEAUTIFYING THE CITY. (Star, 09 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
THE ADDINGTON MARKET. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, September 8. (Otago Witness, 09 September 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
THE MINISTER OF RAILWAYS AT CHRISTCHURCH. Christchurch, September 6. (Otago Witness, 09 September 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1897
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 September 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 10 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 10 September 1897) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Clutha Leader, 10 September 1897) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1897
TRAINS LEAVE TIMARU. (Timaru Herald, 10 September 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1897
WOOLSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 11 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Mataura Ensign, 11 September 1897) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 September 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 September 1897) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1897
PRESIDENT'S CUP SEVEN-A-SIDE TOURNAMENT. (Star, 13 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Mataura Ensign, 14 September 1897) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 14 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1897
OBITUARY. (Star, 15 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Mataura Ensign, 16 September 1897) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1897
MAGISTERIAL (Star, 17 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Sept 1897
CANTERBURY ROWING CLUB. (Star, 17 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1897
Diocese of Christchurch. (New Zealand Tablet, 17 September 1897) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1897
TRAINS LEAVE TIMARU. (Timaru Herald, 17 September 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Marlborough Express, 18 September 1897) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 20 September 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. September 17. (North Otago Times, 20 September 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
21 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Bruce Herald, 21 September 1897) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1897
DEATHS. (Star, 22 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1897
Untitled (Auckland Star, 23 September 1897) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1897
Page 27 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 23 September 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1897
SUMNER NOTES. (Star, 25 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1897
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 27 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 27 September 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1897
ORANGEISM. (Star, 27 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1897
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 28 September 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 28 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 29 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1897
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 29 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1897
CHRISTCHURCH BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. (Star, 29 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 01 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. September 30. (North Otago Times, 01 October 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1897
Christchurch Amateur Touring Club. (Colonist, 01 October 1897) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1897
The Governor's Visit to Christchurch. (Thames Star, 01 October 1897) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Oxford Observer, 02 October 1897) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1897
COUOTEI NEWS. (Star, 02 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Observer, 02 October 1897) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ellesmere Guardian, 02 October 1897) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 04 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1897
HOUSE PARADES. (Timaru Herald, 04 October 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 04 October 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1897
CHRISTCHURCH FOOTBALL CLUB. (Star, 04 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1897
SYDENHAM. (Star, 05 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1897
MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1897
MAGISTERIAL CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1897
Page 14 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 08 October 1897) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Oct 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Clutha Leader, 08 October 1897) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1897
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 08 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1897
BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 09 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 09 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 09 October 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 11 October 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 October 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1897
TIMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. (Timaru Herald, 11 October 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1897
West Coast Times. TUESDAY, OCT 12, 1897. THE ENGINEERS' STRIKE. (West Coast Times, 12 October 1897) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1897
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 12 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 12 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 13 October 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1897
Financial Statement. (Nelson Evening Mail, 13 October 1897) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 13 October 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1897
CHRISTCHURCH: BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION. (Star, 13 October 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand

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