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.

“The Well”, the shelf

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

17,658 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 1880s
13 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 13 January 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 14 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Jan 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 14 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1887
Local & General. (Star, 17 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1887
Latest Local. (Star, 18 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 19 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1887
Untitled (Southland Times, 20 January 1887) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1887
THE BUCKEYE HARVESTER. (Star, 20 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1887
NEW SOUTH WALES SPORTING NOTES. (Otago Witness, 21 January 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1887
THE OTOGO DAILY TIMES FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1897. (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1887
MR AYERS AT HEATHCOTE VALLEY. (Star, 22 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 24 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jan 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 26 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 26 January 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jan 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 January 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
28 Jan 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 28 January 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1887
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 31 January 1887) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Feb 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 08 February 1887) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1887
The Volunteers. (Star, 09 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1887
Christchurch Hospital. (Star, 10 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Feb 1887
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 11 February 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Feb 1887
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Timaru Herald, 16 February 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1887
Wanganui Chronicle, AND PATEA AND RANGITIKEI ADVERTISER. "NULLA DIES SINE LINEA." WEDNESDAY, FEBRUABY 16,1887. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 February 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1887
A WELLINGTON OBJECTION. (Star, 18 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1887
TELEGRAPHIC. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1887
NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 18 February 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 19 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 19 February 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1887
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 22 February 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1887
Local & General. (Star, 25 February 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 25 February 1887) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1887
N.Z. RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Nelson Evening Mail, 02 March 1887) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 03 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1887
OUR CANTERBURY SPORTING LETTER. (Otago Witness, 04 March 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1887
OUR VOLUNTEERS. (Otago Witness, 04 March 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 04 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1887
ANOTHER BIG FIRE (Poverty Bay Herald, 08 March 1887) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Mar 1887
CITY VALUATION. (Star, 08 March 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Daily Telegraph, 08 March 1887) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 08 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1887
Christchurch Presbytery. (Star, 09 March 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 09 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 10 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 11 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1887
The Timaru Herald. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1887. (Timaru Herald, 12 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 12 March 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 12 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 March 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 14 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1887
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1887. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 15 March 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 15 March 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1887
CORRESPONDENCE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 16 March 1887) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Mar 1887
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 1887. (Otago Daily Times, 23 March 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Mar 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 March 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 March 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Apr 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Apr 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 04 April 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 09 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1887
N.Z. PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (West Coast Times, 11 April 1887) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 12 April 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 13 April 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1887
TELEGRAMS. (Otago Daily Times, 15 April 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Apr 1887
FOOTBALL. (Auckland Star, 16 April 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1887
Sydenham Borough Council. (Star, 19 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1887
OUR CANTERBURY SPORTING LETTER. (Otago Witness, 22 April 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1887
MISCELLANEOUS. (Auckland Star, 23 April 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1887
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 25 April 1887) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1887
West Coast Times FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1887. (West Coast Times, 29 April 1887) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 May 1887
Untitled (Auckland Star, 03 May 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 09 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 May 1887
Saint John's Anglican Church (Southland Times, 12 May 1887) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 14 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 16 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 May 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 May 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 17 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1887
The Timaru Herald WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1887. (Timaru Herald, 18 May 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 May 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1887
PASSING NOTES. (Otago Witness, 20 May 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 May 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 23 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 May 1887
MONDAY, MAY 23, 1887. (Timaru Herald, 23 May 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 23 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1887
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE. (Otago Daily Times, 26 May 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 31 May 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1887
Volunteer Gossip (Observer, 04 June 1887) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1887
Licensing Committees. (Star, 06 June 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1887
FOOTBALL IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 13 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · 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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