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 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 1890s
24 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1892
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (Otago Witness, 25 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1892
The Wanganui Chronicle AND PATEA-RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." WEDNESDAY, MAKCH 2,1892. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 March 1892) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 03 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1892
Evenig Post. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1892. HUMILITY IN HOUSE BUILDING. (Evening Post, 05 March 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
8 Mar 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
WEIGHTS, ACCEPTANCES, &c. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1892
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 10 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Mar 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 March 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 April 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Apr 1892
Evening Post. SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1992. (Evening Post, 09 April 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Apr 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 April 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Apr 1892
RUGBY UNION. (Star, 14 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1892
CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 20. (North Otago Times, 21 April 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1892
Manawatu Herald. SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1892. (Manawatu Herald, 23 April 1892) Manawatu Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1892
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 28 April 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 30 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1892
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 05 May 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1892
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 05 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1892
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 05 May 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 16 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1892
Football. (Star, 20 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1892
FOOTBALL. (Star, 26 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 26 May 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1892
DEATHS. (Otago Witness, 26 May 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1892
Evening Post. SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1892. THE MIDLAND RAILAVAY. (Evening Post, 28 May 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1892
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1892. (Otago Daily Times, 31 May 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Jun 1892
LONDON. (Tuapeka Times, 01 June 1892) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1892
Marlborough Express. Published Every Evening. TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 1892. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 21 June 1892) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1892
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 23 June 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1892
BY MAZEPPA. (Otago Witness, 23 June 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1892
MARRIAGES. (Star, 24 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 28 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1892
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 July 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1892
Untitled (Auckland Star, 08 July 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1892
MEMBERS ELECTED. (Auckland Star, 11 July 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1892
THE GENERAL ELECTION. (Otago Witness, 14 July 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 15 July 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1892
Local & General. (Star, 18 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1892
Leatest Locals. (Star, 25 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 27 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 28 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1892
Latest Local. (Star, 29 July 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1892
Local & General. (Star, 01 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1892
THE HOME MARKETS. (Otago Daily Times, 02 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1892
THE REDUCTION OF CABLE RATES. (Evening Post, 02 August 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1892
ARTHUR STREET SCHOOL. (Otago Daily Times, 05 August 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
6 Aug 1892
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 5. (North Otago Times, 06 August 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1892
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Ellesmere Guardian, 13 August 1892) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1892
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 18 August 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 August 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1892
City of Christchurch. (Star, 01 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1892
BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Ashburton Guardian, 13 September 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Sept 1892
Oddfellowship. (Star, 17 September 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 September 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 September 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 30 September 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1892
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 03 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 07 October 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1892
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1888. (Otago Daily Times, 13 October 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 October 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1892
Births,Marriages, andDeaths. (Colonist, 31 October 1892) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 November 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1892
Local & General. (Star, 09 November 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1892
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 9. (North Otago Times, 10 November 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1892
COMMERCIAL (Otago Witness, 10 November 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 November 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 14 November 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Nov 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 November 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1892
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1892. (Otago Daily Times, 14 November 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 November 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1892
Sporting Mems. (Southland Times, 16 November 1892) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1892
SPOUTING. (Otago Daily Times, 16 November 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 November 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 19 November 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1892
Bowling. (Star, 21 November 1892) 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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