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.

17,704 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
9 Jun 1890
RUGBY MATCHES. (Star, 09 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1890
JUNIOR FLAG COMPETITION. (Star, 09 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1890
Untitled (Auckland Star, 13 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1890
Tuapeka Times. AND GOLDFIELDS REPORTER AND ADVERTISER. SATURDAY, JUNE 14,1890. "MEASURES, NOT MEN." (Tuapeka Times, 14 June 1890) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1890
Untitled (Auckland Star, 14 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1890
RUGBY MATCHES. (Star, 16 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1890
TO CORRESPONDENTS. (Auckland Star, 18 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Southland Times, 19 June 1890) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1890
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 20 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jun 1890
RUGBY MATCHES. (Star, 23 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 27 June 1890) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1890
Christchurch Hounds. (Star, 30 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 02 July 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1890
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1890. (Otago Daily Times, 08 July 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1890
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1890
CANTERBURY COLLEGE (Star, 15 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jul 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Hawke's Bay Herald, 17 July 1890) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 21 July 1890) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 22 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1890
District and General. (Bush Advocate, 26 July 1890) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jul 1890
West Coast Times. SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1890. (West Coast Times, 26 July 1890) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (West Coast Times, 26 July 1890) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH (Thames Star, 29 July 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1890
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 31 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1890
PERSONALITIES. (Observer, 02 August 1890) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Marlborough Express, 08 August 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1890
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 August 1890) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 August 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1890
SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 19 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 20 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 25 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 29 August 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Star, 29 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1890
GAP AND JACKET. (Observer, 30 August 1890) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Sept 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 September 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1890
Untitled (Auckland Star, 02 September 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1890
THE NEW ZEALANDER AT HOME. (Otago Witness, 04 September 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1890
Marlborough Express. Published Every Evening. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1890. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS (Marlborough Express, 04 September 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1890
SPECIAL CONSTABLES. (Star, 12 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 13 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1890
Latest locals. (Star, 16 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 19 September 1890) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1890
Local & General, (Star, 20 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Sept 1890
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 25 September 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Poverty Bay Herald, 25 September 1890) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 26 September 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1890
THE WAIRARAPA SEAT. (Evening Post, 27 September 1890) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Sept 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1890
The Christchurch Conservative Representative. (Star, 27 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1890
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 02 October 1890) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1890
TELEGRAMS (Southland Times, 11 October 1890) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1890
AKAROA AND WAINUI ROAD BOARD (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 14 October 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1890
ALICE'S LETTER FROM CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 16 October 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 22 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Oct 1890
The Akaroa Mail FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1890. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 October 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1890
BARRETT'S HOTEL. (Star, 01 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1890
CHRISTCHURCH (Colonist, 05 November 1890) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1890
V.R.C. SPRING MEETING. (Feilding Star, 08 November 1890) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Nov 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 08 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 08 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1890
The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1890. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 November 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1890
ELECTION NOTES. (Otago Daily Times, 13 November 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 15 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1890
Christchurch Liedertafel. (Star, 17 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 November 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Nov 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1890
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 18 November 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Nov 1890
Local & General. (Star, 25 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 Nov 1890
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1890
Local & General. (Star, 29 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 01 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Dec 1890
Retirement of Mr G. W. Russell. (Star, 01 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1890
FERGUSON'S PATENT PIPE. (Otago Daily Times, 03 December 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
5 Dec 1890
Christchurch. (Star, 05 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1890
THE ELECTIONS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 December 1890) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1890
The New Parliament. (Auckland Star, 08 December 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH.��This day. (Thames Star, 08 December 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
The New House. (Bush Advocate, 09 December 1890) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
Telegraphic News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 December 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Feilding Star, 09 December 1890) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. December 8. (North Otago Times, 09 December 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1890
A SERIES OF BURGLARIES. (Star, 12 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1890
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1890 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 December 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1890
Election After-thoughts (Observer, 13 December 1890) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Dec 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 15 December 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Dec 1890
OUT AND ABOUT. THE SCENIC BEAUTIES AROUND CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 18 December 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1890
Latest Ideals. (Star, 22 December 1890) 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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