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
3 Feb 1888
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. MATRICULATION EXAMINATIONS. (Otago Witness, 03 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
Local & General. (Star, 03 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Otago Daily Times, 03 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 06 February 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Feb 1888
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 5. (North Otago Times, 06 February 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1888
Page 20 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Witness, 10 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1888
ADDRESS TO ARCHBISHOP REDWOOD. (New Zealand Tablet, 10 February 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1888
Untitled (Bruce Herald, 14 February 1888) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Nelson Evening Mail, 15 February 1888) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1888
WELLINGTON ITEMS. (Daily Telegraph, 15 February 1888) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 18 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 20 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 21 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1888
A STRANGE CASE. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, February 20. (North Otago Times, 21 February 1888) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1888
NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY. (Otago Daily Times, 22 February 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 24 February 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 24 February 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 25 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 02 March 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1888
NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIAIION MEETING. (Wanganui Herald, 05 March 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1888
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES (Otago Daily Times, 12 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1888
Local & General (Star, 12 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1888
Local & General. (Star, 14 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 15 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Mar 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Daily Telegraph, 15 March 1888) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1888
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 March 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Mar 1888
CHRISTCHURCH CLUB. (Star, 19 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1888
THE RAILWAY RETURNS. (Otago Daily Times, 21 March 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Mar 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 March 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1888
Rifle Match. (Star, 31 March 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Apr 1888
THE HUTT RAILWAY. (Evening Post, 02 April 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1888
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 06 April 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1888
MAGISTRATES' COURT. (Star, 11 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1888
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 18 April 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 19 April 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1888
EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 April 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 03 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1888
Railway Time-table. (Ashburton Guardian, 03 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 May 1888
Address to Mr H. A. Watt. (Star, 03 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1888
CYCLING. (Star, 04 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
7 May 1888
WOOLSTON TOWN BOARD. (Star, 07 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1888
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 10 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 10 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 11 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1888
City Council. (Evening Post, 15 May 1888) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1888
Archbishop Redwood off to Home. (Thames Star, 15 May 1888) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 18 May 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 May 1888
Railway Time-table. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 23 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 May 1888
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 29 May 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 May 1888
Local & General. (Star, 29 May 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 31 May 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jun 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 June 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 June 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1888
TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 09 June 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jun 1888
NEWS OF THE DAY. (Bush Advocate, 12 June 1888) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 June 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1888
FOOTBALL. (Star, 21 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1888
Christchurch Liedertafel. (Star, 22 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1888
Local & General. (Star, 30 June 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1888
LOCAL AMD GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1888
Untitled (Daily Telegraph, 03 July 1888) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1888
The Akaroa Mail. TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1888. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 July 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 05 July 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 06 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1888
CLIFTON COUNTY COUNCIL. (Taranaki Herald, 07 July 1888) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1888
TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 07 July 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 8 (Timaru Herald, 12 July 1888) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jul 1888
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 13 July 1888) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 13 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 13 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 14 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1888
TURF GOSSIP. (Auckland Star, 21 July 1888) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 July 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 27 July 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 July 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1888
DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 01 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1888
Football Fixtures. (Star, 02 August 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1888
Page 30 Advertisements Column 3 (New Zealand Tablet, 03 August 1888) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Aug 1888
THE BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Marlborough Express, 04 August 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1888
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1888. (Otago Daily Times, 11 August 1888) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Aug 1888
BIRTHS. (Auckland Star, 11 August 1888) Auckland 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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