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 Club”, the shelf

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

9,268 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 1890s
29 Dec 1898
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD. (Otago Witness, 29 December 1898) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Dec 1898
SWIMMING. (Auckland Star, 31 December 1898) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1898
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD. 1898. (Otago Daily Times, 31 December 1898) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1899
Red House - List No. 3703 by Robyn Burgess [Report Author] · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga · about 1 place
3 Jan 1899
SWIMMING RACES. (Star, 03 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1899
CYCLING. (Timaru Herald, 04 January 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 10 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1899
CANTERBURY v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1899
BOWLING. (Star, 23 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1899
NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. (Star, 23 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH v. CANTERBURY. (Star, 23 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1899
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1899. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 January 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1899
BOWLING. (Timaru Herald, 24 January 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1899
THE BOWLING TOURNAMENT. (Otago Witness, 26 January 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. RACES Christchurch, January 26. (North Otago Times, 27 January 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1899
THE WEEKLY HALF-HOLIDAY (Star, 31 January 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1899
SWIMMING. (Star, 06 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 13 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 18 February 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Feb 1899
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 22 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1899
THE CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Marlborough Express, 23 February 1899) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 24 February 1899) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1899
CHRISTCHURCH REGATTA. (Star, 24 February 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1899
CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING. (Auckland Star, 27 February 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1899
STAGE GOSSIP. (Otago Witness, 02 March 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1899
SPORTING. (Otago Witness, 02 March 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1899
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 04 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1899
LANCASTER PARK CLUB. (Star, 06 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1899
SPORTING. (Otago Witness, 09 March 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1899
ASHBURTON CLUB. (Star, 11 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 13 March 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1899
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 15 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 March 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH AMATEUR CLUB. (Star, 20 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH). Christchurch, March 19. (North Otago Times, 20 March 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1899
THE Ellesmere Guardian. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1899. Local and General (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 March 1899) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB (Star, 22 March 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1899
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ellesmere Guardian, 25 March 1899) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Mar 1899
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 24. (North Otago Times, 27 March 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 28 March 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1899
SPORTING, CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 29. (North Otago Times, 30 March 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1899
GOOD FRIDAY. (Star, 01 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 03 April 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1899
CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 2. (North Otago Times, 03 April 1899) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 04 April 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1899
CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING. (Auckland Star, 04 April 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1899
SPOUTING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 April 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1899
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 04 April 1899) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1899
Christchurch Races. (Colonist, 05 April 1899) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1899
LANCASTER PARK TROTTING CLUB MEETING. (Auckland Star, 06 April 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1899
LAWN TENNIS. (Star, 06 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1899
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1899
Untitled (Auckland Star, 11 April 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Apr 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 12 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1899
STAGE GOSSIP. (Otago Witness, 13 April 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Apr 1899
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 April 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1899
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES. SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1890. (Otago Daily Times, 15 April 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 15 April 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1899
CENTURIES OF THE SEASON. (Otago Witness, 20 April 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1899
AVONDALE RACES. (Feilding Star, 21 April 1899) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1899
THE FIRST DAY AT AVONDALE. (Auckland Star, 22 April 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1899
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 April 1899) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1899
MERIVALE V. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 May 1899) Star · 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
6 May 1899
AUCKLAND COURSING CLUB. (Auckland Star, 06 May 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1899
SCHOOL FOOTBALL. (Otago Daily Times, 08 May 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1899
THE NEW ZEALAND POLO TEAM. (Otago Daily Times, 08 May 1899) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1899
CHRISTCHURCH RACING CLUB'S HANDICAPS. (Otago Witness, 11 May 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1899
LATEST TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 11 May 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1899
FOOTBALL NOTES. (Star, 12 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1899
SPORTING. (Ashburton Guardian, 12 May 1899) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1899
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Timaru Herald, 15 May 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 16 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1899
CHRISTCHURCH BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION, (Star, 17 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1899
SPORTING. (Taranaki Herald, 18 May 1899) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1899
RACING NEWS. (Auckland Star, 18 May 1899) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1899
CHEISTCHURCH RACING CLUB'S MEETING. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 18 May 1899) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1899
SPORTING. (Star, 18 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1899
TOWN & COUNTRY (Timaru Herald, 22 May 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1899
ENTERTAINMENTS. (Star, 22 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1899
CHRISTCHURCH TROT. (Timaru Herald, 26 May 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1899
HOCKEY. (Star, 29 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1899
CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. (Star, 31 May 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1899
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Timaru Herald, 01 June 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1899
LOCAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Star, 05 June 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1899
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 June 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1899
GOLF. (Star, 07 June 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1899
ENTERTAINMENTS. (Star, 09 June 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1899
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 10 June 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 12 June 1899) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jun 1899
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 15 June 1899) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1899
GOOD HEALTH WITHOUT DRUGS. 2.—THE LARGEST ORGAN IN THE BODY. (Otago Witness, 15 June 1899) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1899
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 June 1899) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1899
ENTERTAINMENTS. (Star, 16 June 1899) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1899
GENERAL TELEGRAMS. (Evening Post, 16 June 1899) Evening Post · 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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