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.

“"f"”, the shelf

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

23,436 records matching 99 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 1870s
1 Aug 1874
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Otago Witness, 01 August 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 August 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1874
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. (Otago Witness, 08 August 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1874
THE Grey River Argus PUBLISHED DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1874. (Grey River Argus, 11 August 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1874
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 15 August 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1874
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 29 August 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Aug 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 August 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 01 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. 2nd September. (Evening Post, 02 September 1874) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 02 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 03 September 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 September 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 09 September 1874) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1874
ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC. XXIII. GENTE HERMOSA (Continued). (Daily Southern Cross, 14 September 1874) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1874
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 22 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 23 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 24 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Sept 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Timaru Herald, 25 September 1874) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Sept 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 September 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 07 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1874
OPENING OF THE TIMARU PUBLIC SCHOOL. (Star, 09 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Oct 1874
COMING EVENTS. (Otago Witness, 10 October 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1874
DIOCESAN SYNOD. (Star, 21 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Oct 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 21 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 24 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1874
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 24 October 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 October 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Herald, 02 November 1874) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Nov 1874
THE Otago Daily Times. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1874. (Otago Daily Times, 03 November 1874) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1874
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 04 November 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 04 November 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 06 November 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1874
Untitled (West Coast Times, 06 November 1874) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1874
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 07 November 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 07 November 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 10 November 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1874
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 11 November 1874) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Nov 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 11 November 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 11 November 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 12 November 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1874
CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. (Star, 13 November 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 13 November 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 November 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 14 November 1874) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Grey River Argus, 14 November 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1874
THE CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Otago Witness, 14 November 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 16 November 1874) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 17 November 1874) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 19 November 1874) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Evening Post, 21 November 1874) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 November 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 November 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1874
THE Grey River Argus. PUBLUSHED DAILY. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1874. (Grey River Argus, 02 December 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Dec 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 02 December 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1874
WELLINGTON JOCKEY CLUB RACES. Thursday, 3rd DECEMBER. (Evening Post, 04 December 1874) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1874
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 05 December 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Dec 1874
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 12 December 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Dec 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 14 December 1874) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 December 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Timaru Herald, 18 December 1874) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1874
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Colonist, 22 December 1874) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1874
Untitled (West Coast Times, 23 December 1874) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1874
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 26 December 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 29 December 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1875
Mule Token - Halfpenny, E.F. Dease, Draper, Launceston, Tasmania / H.J. Hall, Grocer, Wine & Spirit Merchant, Christchurch, New Zealand, circa 1875 by W.J.Taylor, Mint · Museums Victoria · Museums Victoria
2 Jan 1875
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 02 January 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 January 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1875
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 09 January 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jan 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 January 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 January 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1875
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 16 January 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 1875
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 18 January 1875) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 January 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1875
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 20 January 1875) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 January 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1875
THE MURDER IN LYTTELTON. (Timaru Herald, 22 January 1875) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1875
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 23 January 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1875
PRESBYTERY OF CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 January 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Feb 1875
LYTTELTON. (Star, 03 February 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Feb 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 10 February 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 February 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 11 February 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · no. 17.4 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 11 February 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · no. 17.6 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1875
THE MURDER IN LYTTELTON. (Timaru Herald, 12 February 1875) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Feb 1875
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Grey River Argus, 20 February 1875) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1875
LATEST AUSTRALIAN. (Marlborough Express, 20 February 1875) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1875
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Wanganui Chronicle, 04 March 1875) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 March 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 05 March 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 March 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1875
WAIRAU AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. (Marlborough Express, 10 March 1875) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1875
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Timaru Herald, 12 March 1875) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 13 March 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 March 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 March 1875) 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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