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.

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

20,764 records matching 92 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
27 Jun 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 June 1895) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jun 1895
DEATHS. (Star, 29 June 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1895
Out Door Sports. (Observer, 29 June 1895) Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1895
POST OFFICE NOTICES. (Otago Daily Times, 02 July 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1895
THE UNEMPLOYED. (Star, 02 July 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1895
WINTER WORK FUND. (Star, 09 July 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1895
CANTERBURY RUGBY UNION. (Star, 12 July 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1895
ORANGEISM. (Star, 15 July 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1895
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, July 19. (North Otago Times, 20 July 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1895
WINTER WORK FUND. (Star, 23 July 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1895
THE UNEMPLOYED. (Star, 27 July 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 2. (North Otago Times, 05 August 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1895
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 10 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1895
SPORTING. (Star, 10 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1895
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1895. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 August 1895) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1895
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 14 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Aug 1895
LATE SHIPPING. (Otago Daily Times, 20 August 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1895
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 20 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1895
Winter Work Fund. (Star, 20 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 21 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 30 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Aug 1895
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 31 August 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Sept 1895
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 07 September 1895) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1895
MARRIAGES. (Star, 09 September 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1895
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 11 September 1895) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1895
ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES. (Auckland Star, 12 September 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Sept 1895
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 September 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Sept 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 September 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 September 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Sept 1895
The Winter Work Fund. (Star, 24 September 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1895
The Wreck of the Thurso. (Star, 25 September 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, September 27. (North Otago Times, 30 September 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1895
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Oct 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 03 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Oct 1895
Local & General. (Star, 11 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, October 18. (North Otago Times, 21 October 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1895
Public Works Estimates. (Star, 22 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Oct 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Marlborough Express, 23 October 1895) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1895
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 24 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1895
Canterbury Christian Endeavour Union. (Star, 02 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Nov 1895
West Coast Times. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1896. (West Coast Times, 04 November 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 5. (North Otago Times, 06 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1895
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) CHRISTCHURCH, November 6. (North Otago Times, 07 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 7. (North Otago Times, 08 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 7. (North Otago Times, 08 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 8. (North Otago Times, 09 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Nov 1895
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 9. (North Otago Times, 11 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1895
THE SHEEP AT THE CHRISTCHURCH SHOW. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 11 November 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1895
West Coast Times. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1895 (West Coast Times, 14 November 1895) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1895
Local & General. (Star, 14 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1895
NOTES OF THE WEEK. (Otago Daily Times, 16 November 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Nov 1895
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1895
MARRIAGE. (Star, 20 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1895
Untitled (Auckland Star, 23 November 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1895
PLEASANT POINT. (Timaru Herald, 27 November 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1895
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1895
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 28 November 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1895
CRICKET. NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 28 November 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1895
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 29 November 1895) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 30 November 1895) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Nov 1895
MARRIAGE. (Star, 30 November 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 03 December 1895) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Dec 1895
OTAGO A: AND P. SOCIETY'S SHOW. (Otago Witness, 05 December 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Dec 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 December 1895) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1895
Page 3 Advertisements Column 7 (Otago Daily Times, 09 December 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 09 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1895
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 12 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1895
CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 14 December 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Dec 1895
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 19 December 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Dec 1895
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 24 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Dec 1895
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 26 December 1895) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Dec 1895
ORANGE GRAND LODGE. (Otago Daily Times, 30 December 1895) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Dec 1895
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 31 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1896
St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Christchurch The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
Interior of St. Michael's and All Angels, Christchurch The imperial album of New Zealand scenery · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1896
F.W. Williams [?] by Schourup, P. (Christchurch) · Akaroa Museum · Akaroa Museum
1896
Charles Brooke Bird - North Ambulatory Series Title - London’s Oldest Church, St Bartholomew The Great by Charles Brooke Bird · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · about 1 place
1896
Charles Brooke Bird - Tomb Of Rahere Series Title - London’s Oldest Church, St Bartholomew The Great by Charles Brooke Bird · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · about 1 place
1896
Charles Brooke Bird - W Porch Series Title - London’s Oldest Church, St Bartholomew The Great by Charles Brooke Bird · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · about 1 place
1896
Charles Brooke Bird - Prior Bolton’s Window Series Title - London’s Oldest Church, St Bartholomew The Great by Charles Brooke Bird · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · about 1 place
1896
Charles Brooke Bird - Choir Series Title - London’s Oldest Church, St Bartholomew The Great by Charles Brooke Bird · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū · about 1 place
2 Jan 1896
THE SAILING RACES. (Star, 02 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jan 1896
NOTES BY SLIP. (Otago Witness, 02 January 1896) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1896
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 07 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jan 1896
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY (Star, 14 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1896
MARRIAGES. (Star, 15 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1896
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 17 January 1896) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1896
THE CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION. (Star, 20 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Jan 1896
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 21 January 1896) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 22 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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