How many records does the archive hold?

80,797 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 Well”, the shelf

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

16,364 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 1870s
24 Mar 1877
Untitled (Colonist, 24 March 1877) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 27 March 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1877
TELEGRAMS. (Otago Daily Times, 29 March 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1877
THE Marlborough Express. (Marlborough Express, 31 March 1877) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 March 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 03 April 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1877
LATEST TELEGRAMS. (Timaru Herald, 05 April 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1877
NORTH OTAGO RACES. (Timaru Herald, 06 April 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1877
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS (Colonist, 07 April 1877) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1877
Evening Post. TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1877. (Evening Post, 10 April 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 10 April 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 14 April 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 16 April 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1877
EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS. (Marlborough Express, 18 April 1877) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1877
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Per Press Agency.) Christchurch, 17th April. (Evening Post, 18 April 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1877
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Auckland Star, 18 April 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1877
The Bruce Herald. "Nemo me impune lacesset." TOKOMAIRIRO, APRIL 20, 1877. (Bruce Herald, 24 April 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 April 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 April 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 01 May 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 09 May 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 10 May 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Daily Times, 12 May 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 May 1877
Page 13 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 12 May 1877) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH DRAINAGE. (Star, 12 May 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 June 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 13 June 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 June 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 June 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1877
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," and "The Echo." FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1877. (Auckland Star, 06 July 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jul 1877
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 09 July 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1877
MAGISTRATES' COURTS. (Timaru Herald, 18 July 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1877
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 18 July 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 July 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 July 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 July 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1877
TELEGRAPHIC. (Auckland Star, 30 July 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1877
CHRISTCHURCH, Wednesday, THE FOOTBALL MATCH DUNEDIN V. CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 09 August 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 August 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 18 August 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1877
Dunedin v. Christchurch. (Timaru Herald, 21 August 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 10 September 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 September 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 September 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Sept 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 September 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1877
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 26 September 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 September 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1877
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 06 October 1877) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 October 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 October 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 October 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 October 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 17 October 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1877
SUPREME COURT CASES. (Colonist, 20 October 1877) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 October 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1877
Untitled (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 October 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 October 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 01 November 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Wanganui Herald, 03 November 1877) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Nov 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 November 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Nov 1877
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1877. (Evening Post, 06 November 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1877
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (per press agency.) Christchurch, Nov. 6. (North Otago Times, 07 November 1877) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 08 November 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Nov 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 November 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Nov 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 November 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1877
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Grey River Argus, 09 November 1877) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 November 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1877
CORRESPONDENCE. (Colonist, 13 November 1877) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1877
THE AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN. (Bruce Herald, 16 November 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1877
The Akaroa Mail FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 November 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 November 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 November 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1877
TELEGRAMS. (Tuapeka Times, 21 November 1877) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1877
The Otago Daily Times. WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE OTAGO GUARDIAN. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1877. (Otago Daily Times, 27 November 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Dec 1877
Untitled (Auckland Star, 03 December 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Dec 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 05 December 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 07 December 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1877
LOCAL AND GENRAL. (Star, 19 December 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 December 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1877
CRICKET. (Timaru Herald, 31 December 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jan 1878
Page 9 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 01 January 1878) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1878
CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 05 January 1878) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1878
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 05 January 1878) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1878
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 January 1878) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1878
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 10 January 1878) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1878
Evening Post FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1878. (Evening Post, 11 January 1878) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1878
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 23 January 1878) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1878
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 January 1878) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1878
CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 02 February 1878) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1878
LOOAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 February 1878) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1878
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 February 1878) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1878
EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS. (Marlborough Express, 16 February 1878) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1878
EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS. (Marlborough Express, 20 February 1878) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1878
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 February 1878) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1878
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 February 1878) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1878
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 February 1878) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1878
LOOAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 February 1878) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1878
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 26 February 1878) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1878
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 28 February 1878) 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.

“The Well”, the shelf

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