How many records does the archive hold?

67,402 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.

“Eleven Eleven”, the shelf

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

1,396 records matching 98 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
24 Mar 1893
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 March 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Apr 1893
Wanganui Herald. [PUBLISHED DAILY.] SATURDAY, APRIL I, 1892. THE CHRISTCHURCH UNEMPLOYED. (Wanganui Herald, 01 April 1893) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Apr 1893
SPORTING. (Otago Daily Times, 04 April 1893) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Apr 1893
FIRE. (Star, 17 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1893
East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club. (Star, 24 April 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 23 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 May 1893
Local & General. (Star, 23 May 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 May 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 31 May 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1893
FOOTBALL. (Star, 15 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1893
Local & General. (Star, 23 June 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1893
Lancaster Park Cricket Club by New Zealand Graphic; Standish & Preece (Firm) · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
3 Jul 1893
Local & General. (Star, 03 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1893
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 July 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1893
OBITUARY. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 August 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1893
Local & General. (Star, 14 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1893
Local & General. (Star, 21 August 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Sept 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 09 September 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1893
CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 23 September 1893) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1893
Local & General. (Star, 10 October 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
8 Nov 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 08 November 1893) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1893
TALK OF THE DAY, (Otago Witness, 16 November 1893) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1893
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 November 1893) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1893
Christchurch. (Star, 28 November 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Dec 1893
Local & General. (Star, 08 December 1893) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1893
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 December 1893) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Dec 1893
Local & General. (Star, 22 December 1893) 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
16 Feb 1894
CHRISTCHURCHS (Star, 16 February 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1894
Page 24 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Witness, 01 March 1894) Otago Witness · 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
21 Mar 1894
Christchurch. (Star, 21 March 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Apr 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 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
27 Apr 1894
MAGISTERIAL (Star, 27 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1894
Local & General. (Star, 30 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1894
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 30 April 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1894
FOOTBALL. (Otago Witness, 10 May 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 May 1894
Untitled (Auckland Star, 11 May 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1894
FOOTBALL. (Auckland Star, 12 May 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1894
Local & General. (Star, 18 May 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jun 1894
Irish News. (New Zealand Tablet, 08 June 1894) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1894
RICCARTON. (Auckland Star, 09 June 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1894
MONTHLY SUMMARY FOR EUROPE and AMERICA. (Auckland Star, 14 June 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jun 1894
First Eleven United C.C., Christchurch by New Zealand Graphic · Photographs / He Whakaahua · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
22 Jun 1894
FOOTBALL. (Star, 22 June 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 20 July 1894) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 July 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1894
ARBOR DAY. (Star, 01 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1894
Local & General. (Star, 13 August 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1894
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News, Morning News, and Echo. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 1894. (Auckland Star, 17 August 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1894
MAGISTERIAL. (Star, 04 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 September 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1894
Local and General News. (Feilding Star, 19 September 1894) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Oct 1894
CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 20 October 1894) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Nov 1894
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 November 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1894
SPORTING CHRISTCHURCH TROTTING MEETING, (By TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, November 7. (North Otago Times, 08 November 1894) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1894
TROTTING IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 08 November 1894) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Nov 1894
Local & General. (Star, 23 November 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Nov 1894
Local & General. (Star, 27 November 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Dec 1894
The Marlborough Express. published every evening. Tuesday, December 4, 1894. LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 04 December 1894) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1894
Swimming. (Star, 17 December 1894) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1894
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 17 December 1894) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1895
MISCELLANEOUS (Auckland Star, 09 January 1895) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 4 places
14 Jan 1895
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 14 January 1895) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Feb 1895
Local & General. (Star, 25 February 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Mar 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1895
Local & General. (Star, 12 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
SPORTING. NEW BRIGHTON TROTTING CLUB. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, March 17. (North Otago Times, 18 March 1895) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1895
SPORTING. (Timaru Herald, 18 March 1895) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1895
Football Notes. (Star, 29 March 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Apr 1895
Local & General. (Star, 22 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1895
CHRISTCHURCH. MAGISTERIAL. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1895
MERIVALE v. CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 April 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1895
PRESIDENT'S CUP. (Star, 24 June 1895) Star · 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
3 Oct 1895
THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. (Star, 03 October 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
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
17 Dec 1895
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 17 December 1895) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Dec 1895
PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS. (Star, 20 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
11 Jan 1896
Untitled (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 January 1896) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
22 Jan 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 22 January 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1896
CABLED TOPICS. (Evening Post, 25 January 1896) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 26 February 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1896
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 06 March 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Mar 1896
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 March 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Mar 1896
RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING. (Auckland Star, 20 March 1896) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 5 places
20 Mar 1896
THE RIFLE ASSOCIATION MEETING. (Star, 20 March 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 7 places
20 Mar 1896
LATEST SHOOTING. (Daily Telegraph, 20 March 1896) Daily Telegraph · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
20 Mar 1896
SECOND EDITION. THE FEDERAL RIFLE MEETING. (Evening Post, 20 March 1896) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Mar 1896
N.Z. RILFE ASSOCIATION. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 March 1896) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
4 May 1896
CHRISTCHURCH v. EAST CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1896
FOOTBALL. (Star, 01 June 1896) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jun 1896
LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE. (Otago Daily Times, 11 June 1896) Otago Daily Times · 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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