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.

20,764 records matching 99 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
22 Dec 1893
Local & General. (Star, 22 December 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1893
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 26 December 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Dec 1893
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 28 December 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1893
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1893. (Evening Post, 29 December 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
30 Dec 1893
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1893. 1893. (Evening Post, 30 December 1893) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1894
Wellington Art Club exhibition Photography · Te Papa Collections Online · Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
4 Jan 1894
Local & General. (Star, 04 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Daily Times, 06 January 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1894
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jan 1894
North Otago Times. PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING. MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1894. (North Otago Times, 08 January 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1894
LINWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 09 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1894
MARRIAGES. (Star, 12 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 17 January 1894) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1894
MARRIAGES. (Star, 18 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jan 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1894
Local & General. (Star, 19 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1894
Christchurch Presbytery. (Star, 19 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Nelson Evening Mail, 20 January 1894) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jan 1894
CHRISTCHURCH HOSPITAL BOARD. (Star, 22 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jan 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 22 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1894
SWIMMING. (Star, 24 January 1894) Star · 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
27 Jan 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 27 January 1894) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1894
Local & General. (Star, 27 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1894
Local & General. (Star, 31 January 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1894
Local is General. (Star, 02 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1894
RICHMOND AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. (Star, 02 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Feb 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Feb 1894
Local & General. (Star, 05 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1894
Friendly Societies' Association. (Star, 06 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
10 Feb 1894
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 10 February 1894) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Feb 1894
SWIMMING. (Star, 12 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1894
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1894. (Otago Daily Times, 13 February 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1894
MARRIAGES. (Star, 14 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1894
CHRISTCHURCHS (Star, 16 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 20 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1894
Local & General. (Star, 24 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 28 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1894
Local & General. (Star, 02 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1894
Evening Post. FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1894. MUNICIPAL RATING. (Evening Post, 02 March 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1894
Local & General. (Star, 03 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 05 March 1894) Star · 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
7 Mar 1894
MARRIAGE. (Star, 07 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1894
THE NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. (Otago Daily Times, 08 March 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 10 March 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Mar 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 March 1894) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 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
14 Mar 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 March 1894) Star · 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
15 Mar 1894
THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (West Coast Times, 15 March 1894) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 15 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1894
Swimming. (Star, 19 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1894
THE LICENSING ELECTIONS. (Star, 19 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1894
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1834. (Auckland Star, 19 March 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Mar 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 March 1894) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1894
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 20 March 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Ellesmere Guardian, 21 March 1894) Ellesmere Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 21 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 22 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 27 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1894
MARRIAGES. (Star, 28 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
28 Mar 1894
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 27. (North Otago Times, 28 March 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 29 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
29 Mar 1894
Christchurch. (Star, 29 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 29 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 30 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1894
Page 7 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
2 Apr 1894
Woolston Borough Council. (Star, 02 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Apr 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 03 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Apr 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1894
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1894
Local & General. (Star, 11 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1894
LOCAL & GENERAL (Otago Witness, 12 April 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Apr 1894
Local & General, (Star, 12 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1894
MARRIGE. (Star, 13 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 17 April 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 April 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
19 Apr 1894
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 19 April 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1894
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 April 1894) 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.

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