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.

“"st"”, the shelf

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

20,561 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 1880s
20 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 January 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 08 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 11 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 12 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Feb 1886
The Star. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1886. (Star, 12 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1886
Latest Locals. (Star, 13 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1886
OPENING- OF ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL, DUNEDIN. (Tuapeka Times, 17 February 1886) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1886
Drainage Board. (Star, 17 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1886
SPORTING. Christchurch Races. [BY TELEGRAPH-PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, Tuesday. (Waikato Times, 18 February 1886) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1886
Untitled (West Coast Times, 19 February 1886) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1886
The Magdalen Asylum. (Star, 19 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 20 February 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1886
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 20 February 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 22 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1886
Local & General. (Star, 22 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1886
THE Marlborough Express. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. (Marlborough Express, 23 February 1886) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1886
CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH-WEST. (Star, 24 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1886
Ecclesiastical. (Star, 26 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Feb 1886
THE CARDINAL ARCHBISHOP OP SYDNEY IN CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 26 February 1886) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 February 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1886
D.J.O. AUTUMN MEETING. CUP DAY. WINNERS OF CHAMPAGNE STAKES. PEDIGREEE OP THE WINNER. (Otago Witness, 27 February 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 05 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1886
Avon Road Board. (Star, 06 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1886
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 06 March 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1886
Local & General. (Star, 09 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 10 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1886
Latest Locals. (Star, 11 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 12 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Mar 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 13 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1886
Country Hotel Accommodation. (Te Aroha News, 13 March 1886) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1886
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 13 March 1886) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1886
PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. (Star, 16 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1886
MUNICIPAL. (Star, 16 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1886
THE FETE IN THE DOMAIN. (Auckland Star, 18 March 1886) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 March 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 22 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 23 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 26 March 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1886
THE OTOGO DAILY TIMES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1886. (Otago Daily Times, 14 April 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
16 Apr 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 16 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 9 (Otago Daily Times, 22 April 1886) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1886
Births, Marriages and Deaths. (Colonist, 24 April 1886) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1886
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 28 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1886
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 28 April 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1886
MARRIAGES. (Star, 29 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 30 April 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CAST NIGHT'S TELEGRAMS (Nelson Evening Mail, 05 May 1886) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
Census Returns. (Star, 05 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 05 May 1886) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CANTERBURY CENSUS. (West Coast Times, 05 May 1886) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
TELEGRAMS. [united press association.] Auckland, 4th May. (Evening Post, 05 May 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
TELEGRAMS. (PER UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.) WELLINGTON, May 5. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 05 May 1886) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 05 May 1886) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
TELEGRAMS. (Daily Telegraph, 05 May 1886) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. May 4. (North Otago Times, 05 May 1886) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 07 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1886
TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 08 May 1886) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 12 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1886
Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 14 May 1886) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1886
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 May 1886) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1886
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 15 May 1886) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1886
The City and the Suburbs. (Star, 15 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
THE SYDENHAM ELECTION, (Evening Post, 17 May 1886) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 17 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1886
MISCELLANEOUS. (Auckland Star, 22 May 1886) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 May 1886
Local & General. (Star, 22 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1886
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 22 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1886
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1886
MARRIAGES. (Star, 28 May 1886) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1886
A FLYING TRIP THROUGH NEW ZEALAND (Otago Daily Times, 28 May 1886) Otago Daily Times · 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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