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 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
20 Apr 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 April 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1887
THE UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Otago Daily Times, 20 April 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Apr 1887
Football. (Star, 20 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1887
THE UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS. (Otago Witness, 22 April 1887) Otago Witness · 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
26 Apr 1887
WEST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 April 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 02 May 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 May 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · 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
9 May 1887
Rifle Matches. (Star, 09 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1887
Christchurch District Drainage Board. (Star, 11 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1887
Saint John's Anglican Church (Southland Times, 12 May 1887) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 May 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · 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
17 May 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 May 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · 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
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
25 May 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 25 May 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 27 May 1887) Evening Post · 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
3 Jun 1887
QUEEN'S JUBILEE. (Star, 03 June 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 07 June 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1887
Christchurch District Drainage Board. (Star, 08 June 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1887
MAGISTERIAL, (Star, 09 June 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 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
13 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 13 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1887
Sydenham Borough Council. (Star, 14 June 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 14 June 1887) Timaru Herald · 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
15 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1887
Christchurch Liedertafel. (Star, 15 June 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 June 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 21 June 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1887
THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE. (Otago Daily Times, 22 June 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1887
Christchurch Cathedral. (Star, 22 June 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1887
The Procession. (Star, 22 June 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 24 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 24 June 1887) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 24 June 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 June 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 01 July 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 02 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 02 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1887
Christchurch Cadets. (Star, 04 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Nelson Evening Mail, 04 July 1887) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1887
THE NEW ELECTORATES. (Timaru Herald, 05 July 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1887
THE NEW ELECTORATES. (Auckland Star, 05 July 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 06 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jul 1887
LYTTELTON. (Star, 06 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 07 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1887
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER. (Star, 08 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1887
FOOTBALL IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 08 July 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1887
AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 July 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 08 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1887
CHRISTCHURCH, (Colonist, 09 July 1887) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 July 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 14 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1887
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 15 July 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 15 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1887
SUMMARY FOR HOME READERS. (Auckland Star, 16 July 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Evening Post, 16 July 1887) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1887
BIRTHS. (Auckland Star, 16 July 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 20 July 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jul 1887
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 21 July 1887) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 21 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Southland Times, 22 July 1887) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 23 July 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1887
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. (West Coast Times, 23 July 1887) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 July 1887) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 July 1887) 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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