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.

23,558 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
22 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 22 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1877
THE TRADE OF OUR PORT. (Colonist, 23 January 1877) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 23 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1877
Untitled (Auckland Star, 25 January 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1877
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 27 January 1877) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jan 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 29 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1877
CANTERBURY ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. (Star, 31 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1877
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE, DURHAM STREET. (Star, 01 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1877
Evening Post. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1877. (Evening Post, 01 February 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1877
END OF FIRST YEAR. (Star, 08 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1877
END OF SECOND YEAR. (Star, 08 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1877
THEOLOGICAL BOARD OF STUDIES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 February 1877) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1877
EUROPEAN CALOGRAMS. (Waikato Times, 15 February 1877) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 20 February 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 27 February 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 09 March 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1877
West Coast Times. MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1877. (West Coast Times, 12 March 1877) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1877
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 March 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 14 March 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1877
Evening Post. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1877. (Evening Post, 19 March 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Mar 1877
EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS. (Marlborough Express, 21 March 1877) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 23 March 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 24 March 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 29 March 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1877
TELEGRAMS. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 30 March 1877) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 30 March 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 31 March 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
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
4 Apr 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 04 April 1877) Timaru 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
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
13 Apr 1877
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Bruce Herald, 13 April 1877) Bruce Herald · 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
CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. (Auckland Star, 18 April 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1877
INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS. (Timaru Herald, 19 April 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 April 1877) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Grey River Argus, 24 April 1877) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
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
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 01 May 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 05 May 1877) Manawatu Times · 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
23 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 23 May 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 06 June 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 09 June 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 13 June 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 18 June 1877) Timaru Herald · 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
19 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 19 June 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1877
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 27 June 1877) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 29 June 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1877
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Nelson Evening Mail, 29 June 1877) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1877
Otago Time Tables. NORTHERN LINES. (Otago Witness, 30 June 1877) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 02 July 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 July 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
7 Jul 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 July 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 July 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · 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
20 Jul 1877
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 July 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 21 July 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 July 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 July 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 25 July 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 July 1877) Star · Papers Past · no. 10.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 July 1877) Star · Papers Past · no. 14.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 08 August 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Aug 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (West Coast Times, 14 August 1877) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (West Coast Times, 15 August 1877) West Coast Times · 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
11 Sept 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 September 1877) Star · 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
15 Sept 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 15 September 1877) Manawatu Times · 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
24 Sept 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 September 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1877
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 September 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 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
26 Sept 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 26 September 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 September 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · 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
3 Oct 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 October 1877) Star · 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
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
11 Oct 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 October 1877) Star · 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
12 Oct 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 12 October 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 October 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 October 1877) Star · 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
22 Oct 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 October 1877) 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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