How many records does the archive hold?

62,792 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.

“Rose”, the shelf

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

1,844 records matching 96 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
11 Oct 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Feilding Star, 11 October 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Oct 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 13 October 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 15 October 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 20 October 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 29 October 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1892
Local & General. (Star, 02 November 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 05 November 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 08 November 1892) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 09 November 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 10 November 1892) Feilding 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
6 Dec 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 06 December 1892) Feilding 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
20 Dec 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Feilding Star, 20 December 1892) Feilding 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
9 Jan 1893
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 09 January 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jan 1893
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 12 January 1893) Otago Witness · 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
4 Feb 1893
CHRISTCHURCH SUMMER MEETING. (Ashburton Guardian, 04 February 1893) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1893
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 3. (North Otago Times, 04 February 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1893
Christchurch Races. (Nelson Evening Mail, 07 February 1893) Nelson Evening Mail · 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
16 Mar 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 16 March 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1893
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 19. (North Otago Times, 20 March 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
FIRE. (Star, 17 April 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
3 Jun 1893
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 03 June 1893) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jun 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1893
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 11 July 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 13 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1893
Christchurch Golf Club by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
25 Jul 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 25 July 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Aug 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 22 August 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1893
Golf tournament - Christchurch v. Dunedin by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
30 Sept 1893
POLITICAL NOTES. (Otago Daily Times, 30 September 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1893
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 20. (North Otago Times, 23 October 1893) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 08 November 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1893
TALK OF THE DAY, (Otago Witness, 16 November 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Dec 1893
GOLF. (Otago Daily Times, 02 December 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1893
SPORTING. (West Coast Times, 23 December 1893) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1894
CANTERBURY SUMMER MEETING. Christchurch, 2nd January. (Evening Post, 03 January 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1894
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) CHRISTCHURCH, January 2. (North Otago Times, 04 January 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1894
Evening Post. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1894. (Evening Post, 26 January 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Feb 1894
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Auckland Star, 10 February 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
23 Feb 1894
West Coast Times. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1894. (West Coast Times, 23 February 1894) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1894
BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 6 (North Otago Times, 07 March 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1894
THE NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Witness, 08 March 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
10 Mar 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 10 March 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1894
Local & General. (Star, 10 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Mar 1894
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 13 March 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1894
LOOAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 15 March 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1894
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 21. (North Otago Times, 23 March 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1894
Christchurch. (Star, 29 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1894
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 19 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1894
COLONIAL SKETCHES. (Otago Witness, 07 June 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1894
Sydenham Borough Council. (Star, 19 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1894
SPORTING GOSSIP. (Star, 10 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 19 July 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Aug 1894
DEATHS. (Auckland Star, 09 August 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1894
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1894. (Auckland Star, 17 August 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1894
NZ. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 23 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1894
N.Z. PARLIAMENT. (Otago Witness, 30 August 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1894
MRS HUMPHRY WARD'S "MARCELLA." (Otago Witness, 13 September 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1894
WELLINGTON NOTES. (Otago Witness, 01 November 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Nov 1894
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 10. (North Otago Times, 12 November 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1894
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 19 November 1894) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1894
RAILWAY RETURNS. (Evening Post, 14 December 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1895
THE TAKAPUNA JOCKEY CLUB. (Observer, 12 January 1895) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
22 Jan 1895
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 22 January 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1895
PUPIL-TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 24 January 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1895
OVERLAND PASSENGERS. (Otago Daily Times, 18 February 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1895
RUAPEHU AND AURUHOF. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 March 1895) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1895
LEAFLETS FOR FARMERS. (Otago Witness, 21 March 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1895
West Coast Times. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1895. (West Coast Times, 27 March 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1895
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 10 May 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1895
WELLLINGTON WING WHISPERS (Otago Witness, 30 May 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1895
Local & General. (Star, 22 June 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 2. (North Otago Times, 05 August 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1895
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 14 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Oct 1895
EXHIBITORS' CONCERT COMMITTEE. (Star, 02 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1895
PLEASANT POINT. (Timaru Herald, 27 November 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1895
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 November 1895) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1895
MARRIAGE. (Star, 30 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1895
OTAGO A: AND P. SOCIETY'S SHOW. (Otago Witness, 05 December 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 24 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1896
Mrs J. King Extracts · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
29 Jan 1896
PUPIL TEACHER EXAMINATIONS. (Star, 29 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Mar 1896
Mrs King and Mrs Cadwallader Extracts · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
17 Mar 1896
CABLED TOPICS. (Evening Post, 17 March 1896) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1896
CHRISTCHURCH DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 01 April 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1896
PROHIBITION CONVENTION. (Otago Witness, 09 April 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
7 May 1896
CONSECRATION OF BISHOP VERDON. (Otago Witness, 07 May 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jun 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 22 June 1896) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 08 October 1896) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 October 1896) Star · Papers Past · no. 2.20 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 October 1896) Star · Papers Past · no. 42.1 · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1896
A QUAKER WEDDING. (Evening Post, 21 October 1896) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1896
Page 8 Advertisements Column 7 (Auckland Star, 21 October 1896) Auckland 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.

“Rose”, the shelf

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