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.

20,635 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
14 Sept 1891
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 14 September 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
15 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1891
The Daily Telegraph. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1891. (Daily Telegraph, 16 September 1891) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Sept 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 17 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 17 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 18 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 22 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 25 September 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1891
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 25 September 1891) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1891
St Mary's, Halswell. (Star, 28 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Sept 1891
Local & General. (Star, 28 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1891
The Christchurch Election. (Star, 28 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1891
St Albans Borough Council. (Star, 29 September 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Oct 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 October 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 03 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 05 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1891
REPRESENTATION; (Star, 15 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 15. (North Otago Times, 16 October 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 17 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 20 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1891
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 October 1891) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (West Coast Times, 22 October 1891) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1891
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 23. (North Otago Times, 24 October 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 24 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1891
Local & General. (Star, 26 October 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Oct 1891
MARRIAGE. (Colonist, 27 October 1891) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1891
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 29 October 1891) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Oct 1891
A "CENTRAL" POLLING-PLACE. (Evening Post, 31 October 1891) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Nov 1891
Local & General. (Star, 05 November 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1891
Linwood Town Board. (Star, 11 November 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1891
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 13 November 1891) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 November 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1891
A CHRISTIAN APOLOGIST. (Auckland Star, 16 November 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1891
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 18 November 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Nov 1891
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 19 November 1891) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Nov 1891
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Inangahua Times, 19 November 1891) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1891
DIOCESAN CHORAL ASSOCIATION. (Star, 26 November 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1891
Untitled (Auckland Star, 27 November 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1891
DUNEDIN SHOW. (FROM OUR OWN REPORTER.) (North Otago Times, 28 November 1891) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 28 November 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1891
Untitled (Auckland Star, 01 December 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1891
ECCLESIASTICAL. (Auckland Star, 03 December 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Dec 1891
Untitled (Auckland Star, 04 December 1891) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 05 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Dec 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1891
Local & General. (Star, 12 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1891
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 19 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1891
Local & General. (Star, 21 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1891
CHRISTMASTIDE. (Star, 26 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Dec 1891
Local & General. (Star, 28 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1891
Latest Locals. (Star, 29 December 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Dec 1891
SOOiAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 29 December 1891) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH to DUNEDIN—(Week-Days)—continued. (Ashburton Guardian, 09 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jan 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 09 January 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1892
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 13 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1892
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 January 1892) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Observer, 16 January 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1892
EDUCATION BOARD. (Star, 21 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 21 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1892
Railway Time-Table. (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1892
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1892
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. Christchurch, January 27. (Otago Witness, 28 January 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 January 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jan 1892
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Otago Daily Times, 29 January 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND. (Star, 29 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
Page 30 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 29 January 1892) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
Christchurch Presbytery. (Star, 29 January 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1892
New Zealand Unirersity. (Evening Post, 29 January 1892) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS (Observer, 30 January 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1892
THE NELSON JUBILEE. (Otago Daily Times, 01 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1892
Marriages. (Auckland Star, 01 February 1892) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1892
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS (Otago Witness, 04 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Feb 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 08 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1892
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1892. (Otago Daily Times, 09 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1892
Drainage Board (Star, 10 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Feb 1892
Local & General. (Star, 15 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1892
Latest Locals. (Star, 16 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1892
Local & General. (Star, 17 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1892
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Feb 1892
Locals. (Star, 22 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1892
ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES. (Otago Daily Times, 23 February 1892) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 February 1892) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Feb 1892
RACING IN NEW ZEALAND. D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (Otago Witness, 25 February 1892) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1892
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 February 1892) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Feb 1892
DR. FLETCHER'S PILLS. (Observer, 27 February 1892) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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