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 Well”, the shelf

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

17,573 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
17 Jul 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 July 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Auckland Star, 17 July 1882) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 July 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1882
Page 293 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 22 July 1882) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1882
Page 24 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 28 July 1882) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1882
Page 318 Advertisements Column 1 (Observer, 29 July 1882) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1882
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1882. (Timaru Herald, 01 August 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1882
INTERPROVINCIAL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 August 1882) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 05 August 1882) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1882
Page 24 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 11 August 1882) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 14 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 15 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Aug 1882
Nelson Evening Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1882. (Nelson Evening Mail, 22 August 1882) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 23 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1882
The Star. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1882. (Star, 25 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1882
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 26 August 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 26 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 29 August 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1882
AUSTRALIA v. ENGLAND. (Evening Post, 31 August 1882) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1882
Local & General. (Star, 01 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 05 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1882
DEATH OF DR. WARD. (New Zealand Tablet, 08 September 1882) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1882
Memoranda of the Month. (Thames Star, 09 September 1882) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 13 September 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Sept 1882
The Star. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1882. (Star, 13 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 14 September 1882) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1882
Local & General. (Star, 16 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Sept 1882
Local & General. (Star, 20 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Sept 1882
THE Grey River Argus. PUBLISHED DAILY. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1882. (Grey River Argus, 21 September 1882) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1882
Local & General. (Star, 22 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 26 September 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Southland Times, 29 September 1882) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1882
The Otago Daily Times. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1882. (Otago Daily Times, 29 September 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1882
LOOAL & GENEEAL. (Otago Witness, 30 September 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Oct 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 07 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1882
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 07 October 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 09 October 1882) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 09 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Oct 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 10 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 11 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 11 October 1882) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1882
The Star. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1882. (Star, 11 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 12 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1882
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. (Wanganui Chronicle, 14 October 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 14 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 16 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 17 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 18 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 19 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 20 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1882
Local & General. (Star, 20 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1882
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 21 October 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 21 October 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1882
Local & General. (Star, 24 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Oct 1882
Local & General. (Star, 25 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 27 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Oct 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 October 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 03 November 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1882
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, Nov. 6. (North Otago Times, 07 November 1882) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1882
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, Nov. 8. (North Otago Times, 09 November 1882) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 November 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 13 November 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 14 November 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 15 November 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 15 November 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Inangahua Times, 17 November 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 November 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 20 November 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 20 November 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Nov 1882
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 November 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Nov 1882
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21. 1882. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 November 1882) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 22 November 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 22 November 1882) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 24 November 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1882
EXHIBITIONS. Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Exhibition. (Otago Witness, 25 November 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Inangahua Times, 27 November 1882) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1882
The Otago Daily Times. (Otago Daily Times, 28 November 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 28 November 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1882
THE COLONIST. PUBLISHED DAILY. NELSON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1882. CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY. PUBLIC MEETING AT RICHMOND. (Colonist, 30 November 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 30 November 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 01 December 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1882
EXHIBITIONS. (Otago Witness, 02 December 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Dec 1882
Stock and Station Reports. (Otago Witness, 02 December 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 02 December 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 December 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1882
NOTES BY PEDAL-PIN. (Otago Witness, 02 December 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 04 December 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 05 December 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 06 December 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 07 December 1882) Timaru Herald · 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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