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.

“"f"”, the shelf

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

23,697 records matching 98 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
18 Dec 1884
THE Marlborough Express. Published Every Evening THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1884. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 18 December 1884) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1884
Local & General. (Star, 22 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1884
The Charges Against the Crabtrees. (Star, 23 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1884
Latest Locals (Star, 23 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1884
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Otago Daily Times, 23 December 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Southland Times, 23 December 1884) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Otago Daily Times, 24 December 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1884
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1884
Latest Locals (Star, 29 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1884
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 29 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 29 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1884
Local & General. (Star, 30 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 30 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 December 1884) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1884
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times, 31 December 1884) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1885
Eleven people outside A. E. Preece’s Cyclists’ Exchange Pioneer Amateur Sports club images · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1885
Plan showing extended boundary of City of Christchurch. Richmond Ward Christchurch Drainage Board, plans, maps and drawings · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
2 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 03 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1885
Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Auckland Star, 03 January 1885) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 06 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 08 January 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 10 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1885
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 10 January 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1885
The Daily Telegraph. MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1885. (Daily Telegraph, 12 January 1885) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1885
Local & General. (Star, 14 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 15 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1885
CRICKET. (Star, 15 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 16 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 17 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
BIRTHS. (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
St Albans Borough Council. (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
DEATHS. (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 20 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1885
Local & General. (Star, 21 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 26 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 28 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jan 1885
Latest Locals (Star, 29 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 29 January 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1885
Latest Locals. (Star, 31 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 31 January 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 02 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Feb 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Feb 1885
Band Rotunda. (Star, 04 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 05 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Feb 1885
LOCAL & GENERAL. I The Hon. Mr Larnach, at the inaugural dinner on the occasion of commencing the harbour works at Wesfcport, said that from the earliest discovery of gold in Australia he had taken an interest in it, being in Melbourne at its discovery in 1851, and having worked at it there for four months. As a bank manager, also, for 24 years he had been brought into contact with the mining industry, and had gained practical knowledge. Gold had driven these Colonies 50 years ahead of what they would otherwise be, and brought a large body of enterprising, daring, and honest men to the Colony. He referred to the Ministeral measures to encourage mining. Among them was the East and West Coast railway, which would run through mineral and metal country. The opening of the Westport Harbour would bring such a population to this district as could not now be pictured. There was also silver in this district, and the great work to be undertaken by the Government would open up all these industries. He complimented Mr O'Conor for his exertions respecting the Westport Harbour Bill. They had to thank Jhim for it. The harbour scheme was tbe greatest work the Colony ever did, but the coal harbours would have to be fortified, The matter of defences must be taken in hand sooner or later. He did not think the position of Minister of Mines really required an expert, but a man of common sense, and one not afraid of work and determined to inquire into details. His present visit was for that purpose. (Otago Witness, 07 February 1885) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Southland Times, 09 February 1885) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1885
THE NEW BOYS HIGH SCHOOL. (Otago Daily Times, 12 February 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
12 Feb 1885
LINWOOD TOWN BOARD. (Star, 12 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 12 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1885
TELEGRAPHIC. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 13 February 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 13 February 1885) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 14 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 17 February 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 20 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Feb 1885
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Marlborough Express, 20 February 1885) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1885
Latest Locals (Star, 20 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 23 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Grey River Argus, 23 February 1885) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1885
Selwyn County Council. (Star, 24 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 February 1885) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1885
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 24 February 1885) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1885
Christchurch Regatta. (Star, 26 February 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1885
THE NEW BOYS HIGH SCHOOL. (Otago Daily Times, 27 February 1885) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Mar 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 02 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Mar 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Mar 1885
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 04 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Mar 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 06 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1885
East Christchurch Educational District. (Star, 07 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1885
Local & General. (Star, 10 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 March 1885) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Mar 1885
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 12 March 1885) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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