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 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
14 Dec 1892
Justices of the Peace. (Star, 14 December 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Dec 1892
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 15 December 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
19 Dec 1892
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 December 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1892
AMATEUR CYCLING MEETING. (Auckland Star, 19 December 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1892
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 December 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1892
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 29 December 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1893
CYCLIC CHAMPIONSHIP MEETING. (Otago Witness, 05 January 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1893
A "CLEAN " COLONY. (Evening Post, 06 January 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1893
Untitled (Auckland Star, 10 January 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1893
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Auckland Star, 10 January 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1893
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 11 January 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1893
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN STATE SCHOOLS. (Auckland Star, 13 January 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 13 January 1893) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1893
Local & General. (Star, 16 January 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Grey River Argus, 17 January 1893) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Jan 1893
Education Board. (Star, 19 January 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jan 1893
The Evening Star: WITH WICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1893. (Auckland Star, 20 January 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 January 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 20 January 1893) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1893
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Mataura Ensign, 24 January 1893) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1893
Latest Locals. (Star, 25 January 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 January 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1893
Local & General. (Star, 30 January 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1893
BOWLING. (Evening Post, 08 February 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1893
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 09 February 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
10 Feb 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 February 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1893
Evening Post. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1893. THE REPRESENTATION OF MASTERTON. (Evening Post, 14 February 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1893
Local & General. (Star, 20 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1893
Christchurch Regatta. (Star, 20 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1893
Local & General. (Star, 21 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Feb 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 February 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1893
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY SENATE. (Auckland Star, 21 February 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1893
DEATHS. (Auckland Star, 23 February 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1893
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 02 March 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1893
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 04 March 1893) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 March 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1893
TILE QUEENSLAND FLOODS RELIEF FUND. (Otago Daily Times, 07 March 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 08 March 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1893
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 08 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1893
THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS. (Otago Witness, 09 March 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1893
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 09 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1893
Wes eyan Conference. (Nelson Evening Mail, 10 March 1893) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1893
Local & General. (Star, 11 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1893
THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS. (Star, 13 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1893
THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS. (Star, 16 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1893
ODDFELLOWSHIP. (Star, 20 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1893
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1893
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 21 March 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 23 March 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1893
MARRIAGES. (Auckland Star, 23 March 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1893
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 23 March 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1893
Latest Locals. (Star, 23 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Hawera & Normanby Star, 24 March 1893) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Mar 1893
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 24 March 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 March 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 March 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1893
Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] SATURDAY, APRIL I, 1892. THE CHRISTCHURCH UNEMPLOYED. (Wanganui Herald, 01 April 1893) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Apr 1893
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 01 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
A HEAVY FAILURE. (Auckland Star, 04 April 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1893
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 April 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1893
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, April 4 (North Otago Times, 05 April 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1893
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 06 April 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1893
Winners of the Savile Cup, 1893 by New Zealand Graphic; Hanna, John Robert, 1850-1915 · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
11 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 12 April 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 18 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1893
The Late Mr C. E. Craddock (Star, 20 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 April 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
A FLAT CONTRADICTION. (Evening Post, 24 April 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club. (Star, 24 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 April 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Apr 1893
MARRIAGE. (Star, 28 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 April 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Poverty Bay Herald, 28 April 1893) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ellesmere Guardian, 03 May 1893) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 May 1893) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 04 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1893
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 May 1893) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH PRESYTERY. (Star, 10 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 May 1893) 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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