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.

“The George”, the shelf

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

9,308 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
12 Sept 1890
SPECIAL CONSTABLES. (Star, 12 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 13 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1890
Latest locals. (Star, 16 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1890
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 19 September 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Sept 1890
THE WAIRARAPA SEAT. (Evening Post, 27 September 1890) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Sept 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1890
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, September 26. (North Otago Times, 27 September 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 06 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 17 October 1890) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1890
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 17. (North Otago Times, 18 October 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1890
The Akaroa Mail FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1890. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 October 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1890
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 4. (North Otago Times, 05 November 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1890
V.R.C. SPRING MEETING. (Feilding Star, 08 November 1890) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Nov 1890
The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1890. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 November 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1890
ELECTION NOTES. (Otago Daily Times, 13 November 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1890
Heathcote. (Star, 15 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1890
BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. (Taranaki Herald, 17 November 1890) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 24 November 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1890
Page 8 Advertisements Column 6 (Auckland Star, 25 November 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 01 December 1890) Star · 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
5 Dec 1890
Christchurch. (Star, 05 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1890
THE ELECTIONS. (Bush Advocate, 06 December 1890) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1890
ELECTION RETURNS. (Inangahua Times, 08 December 1890) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1890
A SERIES OF BURGLARIES. (Star, 12 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Dec 1890
West Christchurch. (Star, 19 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1891
Photograph, Carte de Visite, unidentified couple. by Gerstenkorn, Karl Andreas · NZmuseums · Te Hikoi Museum · Te Hikoi Museum
5 Jan 1891
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 05 January 1891) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1891
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 January 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1891
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 06 January 1891) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1891
Local and General News (Feilding Star, 06 January 1891) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 09 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1891
THE INFANTICIDE CASE. (Star, 16 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1891
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1891
SUMMARY FOR HOME READERS. (Auckland Star, 24 January 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
3 Feb 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 February 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1891
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 05 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 10 February 1891) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 10 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 February 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1891
CRICKET. (Otago Witness, 05 March 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1891
The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 06 March 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Mar 1891
CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 07 March 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Mar 1891
DEATHS. (Star, 09 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1891
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 09 March 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1891
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 9. (North Otago Times, 14 March 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1891
LOCAL AND GNEERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 March 1891) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1891
THE EASTER ENCAMPMENT. (North Otago Times, 28 March 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1891
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 06 April 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1891
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 09 April 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY] THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1891. MAGNETIC ATTRACTION. (Wanganui Herald, 16 April 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
WHARF GATES. (Auckland Star, 16 April 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 02 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 15 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
18 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1891
A Latest Locals. (Star, 23 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 25 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 04 June 1891) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 12 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1891
MARRIAGE. (Star, 13 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 17 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1891
LICENSING MEETINGS. (Auckland Star, 18 June 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 26 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Jun 1891
Local & General. (Star, 30 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 July 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ellesmere Guardian, 04 July 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 July 1891) 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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