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.

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

20,635 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
11 Mar 1891
Wesleyan Conference. (Daily Telegraph, 11 March 1891) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1891
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 11 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1891
Railway Time-Table (Ashburton Guardian, 12 March 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1891
Local & General. (Star, 13 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. March 16. (North Otago Times, 17 March 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1891
ASSESSMENT COURT. (Star, 18 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 19 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Mar 1891
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Otago Witness, 19 March 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1891
THE HARBOUR BOARD REPORT. (Evening Post, 20 March 1891) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1891
Railway Time-Table (Ashburton Guardian, 21 March 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1891
DAIRY INSPECTION. (Star, 24 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Mar 1891
LOCAL AND GNEERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 26 March 1891) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 28 March 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1891
Untitled (Manawatu Herald, 02 April 1891) Manawatu Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1891
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 06 April 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 April 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1891
IN A NUTSHELL. (Otago Witness, 09 April 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1891
Auckland Tattersall's Meeting. (Observer, 11 April 1891) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1891
St Albans Borough Council (Star, 14 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY] THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1891. MAGNETIC ATTRACTION. (Wanganui Herald, 16 April 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1891
WHARF GATES. (Auckland Star, 16 April 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 25 April 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Marlborough Express, 27 April 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Apr 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Ashburton Guardian, 28 April 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 01 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 May 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Otago Daily Times, 02 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1891
SECOND EDITION. Census Returns. (Bush Advocate, 02 May 1891) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1891
CANTERBURY CENSUS RETURNS. (Grey River Argus, 04 May 1891) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 05 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 05 May 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1891
CENSUS RETURNS. (Marlborough Express, 05 May 1891) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Tuapeka Times, 06 May 1891) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1891
THE CENSUS. (Wanganui Herald, 08 May 1891) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 12 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
16 May 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 16 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1891
THIS CENSUS. (Otago Daily Times, 18 May 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1891
A Latest Locals. (Star, 23 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
COURSING. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 May 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
COURSING CHRISTCHURCH PLUMPTON PARK MEETING. (North Otago Times, 25 May 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1891
Local & General. (Star, 25 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1891
NOTES ON THE OPENING MEETING OF THE C.P.P.C. (Otago Witness, 28 May 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 May 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1891
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 04 June 1891) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 06 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1891
Local & General. (Star, 06 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Colonist, 08 June 1891) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1891
THE HANMER PLAINS AND HOT SPRINGS. (Otago Daily Times, 13 June 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1891
Untitled (Auckland Star, 23 June 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1891
Local & General. (Star, 25 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1891
AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 26 June 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. June 25, (North Otago Times, 26 June 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1891
Untitled (Ashburton Guardian, 26 June 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1891
Local & General. (Star, 30 June 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1891
THE CENSUS. (Star, 02 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1891
THE CENSUS RETURNS. (Otago Daily Times, 03 July 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 03 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1891
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 08 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1891
STATION ACCOMMODATION. (Evening Post, 09 July 1891) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jul 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 11 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 July 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1891
Local & General. (Star, 25 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 28 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 30 July 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 01 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 04 August 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Aug 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 05 August 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Aug 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 05 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 06 August 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 Aug 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1891
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 7. (North Otago Times, 08 August 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 14 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Aug 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 15 August 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Aug 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 22 August 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Aug 1891
MISCELLANEOUS EXTEACTS. (Bruce Herald, 25 August 1891) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1891
Local & General. (Star, 28 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1891
Latest.Locals. (Star, 29 August 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 29 August 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Aug 1891
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1891. (Otago Daily Times, 31 August 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Sept 1891
Local & General. (Star, 03 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 September 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1891
THE Inangahua Times, PUBLISHED DAILY. MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 1891. LOCAL AND GENERAL (Inangahua Times, 07 September 1891) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1891
Local & General. (Star, 07 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1891
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 09 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1891
EDUCATIONAL. (Auckland Star, 10 September 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 10 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ellesmere Guardian, 12 September 1891) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place

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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