How many records does the archive hold?

70,536 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.

“The Daily Cut”, the shelf

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

798 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
15 Feb 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Feb 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 19 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 February 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 March 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 20 May 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1890
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1890
West Coast Times. SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1890. (West Coast Times, 26 July 1890) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1890
GAP AND JACKET. (Observer, 30 August 1890) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Sept 1890
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 25 September 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1890
ALICE'S LETTER FROM CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 16 October 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1890
FERGUSON'S PATENT PIPE. (Otago Daily Times, 03 December 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
24 Dec 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 24 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jan 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 January 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Feb 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 February 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 05 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1891
THE HANMER PLAINS AND HOT SPRINGS. (Otago Daily Times, 13 June 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1891
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 14 September 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
8 Oct 1891
North Otago Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1891. (North Otago Times, 08 October 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 03 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Tuapeka Times, 09 March 1892) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jun 1892
Local & General. (Star, 21 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1892
BY MAZEPPA. (Otago Witness, 23 June 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1892
THE GENERAL ELECTION. (Otago Witness, 14 July 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1892
ARTHUR STREET SCHOOL. (Otago Daily Times, 05 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
13 Oct 1892
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1888. (Otago Daily Times, 13 October 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1893
North Otago Times PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1893 (North Otago Times, 06 March 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Mar 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 23 March 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1893
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 24 March 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 April 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1893
Christchurch Notes. (Clutha Leader, 07 April 1893) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 22 August 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1893
TELEGRAMS. (Otago Daily Times, 23 August 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1893
WEEKLY LIVE STOCK AND PRODUCE REPORT. (Otago Witness, 31 August 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1893
Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1893. THE PUBLIC WORKS' DEBATE. (Wanganui Herald, 28 September 1893) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 October 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Dec 1893
Local & General. (Star, 16 December 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1894
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1894. (Otago Daily Times, 13 February 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 12 April 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Apr 1894
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 12 April 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1894
Local & General. (Star, 18 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 May 1894
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 May 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1894
CYCLING. (Otago Witness, 31 May 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1894
Evening Post. SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1894. THE TREASURER AT OAMARU. (Evening Post, 16 June 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1894
Evening Post. MONDAY, JUNE 25, 1894 THE EX-SPEAKER. (Evening Post, 25 June 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1894
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 July 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1894
N.Z. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 30 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 30 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1894
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 04 September 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1894
WELLINGTON NOTES. (Otago Witness, 01 November 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jan 1895
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 22 January 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1895
NOTES OF THE WEEK. (Otago Daily Times, 26 January 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
21 Mar 1895
LEAFLETS FOR FARMERS. (Otago Witness, 21 March 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1895
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 11 April 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1895
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 28 November 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1896
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1896. (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Apr 1896
PROHIBITION CONVENTION. (Otago Witness, 09 April 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
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
14 Aug 1896
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 14 August 1896) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1896
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 November 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1897
MANAPOURI AND TE ANAU TO MILFORD SOUND. (Otago Daily Times, 30 January 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1897
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 11 February 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1897
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 16 February 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1897
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1897
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 24 February 1897) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1897
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 08 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 September 1897) Star · 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
29 Sept 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 September 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1897
Irish News. (New Zealand Tablet, 29 October 1897) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 03 November 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Nov 1897
OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. (Otago Daily Times, 25 November 1897) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1898
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 03 March 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1898
CHRISTCHURCH. (Clutha Leader, 25 March 1898) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1898
Biographical Notes of Settlers of the First Decade. THE OLD IDENTITY. (Otago Witness, 31 March 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1898
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 06 April 1898) Otago Daily Times · 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
23 Apr 1898
CURRENT TOPICS. (Otago Daily Times, 23 April 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1898
THE VOYAGE OF THE FRAM. (Wanganui Herald, 28 June 1898) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1898
SHIPPING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 August 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1898
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1898. (Otago Daily Times, 15 September 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1898
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 26 October 1898) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1898
COMMERCIAL (Otago Witness, 27 October 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1898
SUICIDE AT RICCARTON. (Otago Daily Times, 19 November 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1898
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD. (Otago Witness, 29 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Mar 1899
STAGE GOSSIP. (Otago Witness, 02 March 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1899
LoOAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 04 May 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 May 1899
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 05 June 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1899
HEROIC DEEDS. (Wanganui Herald, 29 June 1899) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 July 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 September 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Nov 1899
THE CHRISTCHURCH LOAN PROPOSALS. (Star, 21 November 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1899
OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. (Otago Daily Times, 24 November 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Nov 1899
THE TOLL OF THE SEA, (Otago Witness, 30 November 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
30 Nov 1899
SHOWS. OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. (Otago Witness, 30 November 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Dec 1899
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Daily Telegraph, 16 December 1899) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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