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.

“H&M”, the shelf

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

15,438 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
8 Feb 1892
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 February 1892) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
8 Feb 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Feb 1892
SHIPPING (Otago Daily Times, 08 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1892
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1892. (Otago Daily Times, 09 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1892
Drainage Board (Star, 10 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Feb 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Otago Witness, 11 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Feb 1892
Local & General. (Star, 15 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Otago Daily Times, 16 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1892
Local & General. (Star, 17 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1892
BOWLING TOURNAMENT. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 18 places
18 Feb 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1892
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 19 February 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Otago Daily Times, 20 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Feb 1892
Locals. (Star, 22 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1892
ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES. (Otago Daily Times, 23 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Feb 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 23 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1892
Local & General. (Star, 25 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
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
27 Feb 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Observer, 27 February 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1892
TOWN & COUNTRY (Timaru Herald, 01 March 1892) Timaru Herald · 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
3 Mar 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (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
5 Mar 1892
DR FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Otago Daily Times, 05 March 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
11 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Mar 1892
Local & General. (Star, 11 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS (Observer, 12 March 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 14 March 1892) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Evening Post, 14 March 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
16 Mar 1892
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 16 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Mar 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 22 March 1892) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1892
Mr Acland's Funeral. (Star, 22 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Mar 1892
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 24 March 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Daily Telegraph, 26 March 1892) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1892
Land Sales. (Star, 26 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 29 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 March 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 March 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1892
BOWLING. (Star, 04 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
9 Apr 1892
Local & General. (Star, 09 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
19 Apr 1892
CANTERBURY CLUB. (Star, 19 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
20 Apr 1892
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 19, (North Otago Times, 20 April 1892) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1892
THE MOUNTED RIFLES. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 April 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1892
ECCLESIASTICAL. (Auckland Star, 21 April 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1892
Local & General. (Star, 28 April 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Apr 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 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
28 Apr 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 28 April 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 29 April 1892) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1892
The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1892. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 May 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 03 May 1892) Nelson Evening Mail · 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
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 05 May 1892) Nelson Evening Mail · 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
13 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 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
14 May 1892
THE ELGINSHIRE. (Otago Daily Times, 14 May 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1892
Who Pays All? TO THE EDITOR. (Otago Witness, 19 May 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 May 1892
NOTES BY MASTER M'GRATH. (Otago Witness, 19 May 1892) Otago Witness · 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
23 May 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 23 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 23 May 1892) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 May 1892
Local & General. (Star, 24 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 May 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 May 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1892
FOOTBALL. NOTES BY FORWARD. (Otago Witness, 26 May 1892) Otago Witness · 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
27 May 1892
Christchurch Liedertafel. (Star, 27 May 1892) Star · 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
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
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 01 June 1892) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
13 Jun 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 June 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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