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 Christchurch Club”, the shelf

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

9,103 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 1870s
15 Jun 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 15 June 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 06 July 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jul 1875
West Coast Times. FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1875. (West Coast Times, 09 July 1875) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Jul 1875
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 12 July 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1875
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 July 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 July 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1875
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 07 August 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
23 Aug 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 23 August 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Sept 1875
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 11 September 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 September 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Sept 1875
Untitled (Evening Post, 21 September 1875) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 September 1875) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Oct 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 October 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 October 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Oct 1875
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 06 October 1875) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Oct 1875
Untitled (Marlborough Express, 27 October 1875) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Nov 1875
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. (Taranaki Herald, 03 November 1875) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1875
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. (West Coast Times, 11 November 1875) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Nov 1875
SUMMARY FOR EUROPE. (Otago Witness, 20 November 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
24 Nov 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 24 November 1875) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1875
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 24 November 1875) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1875
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 December 1875) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
25 Dec 1875
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 25 December 1875) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1876
Telegrams. (Otago Witness, 15 January 1876) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 25 January 1876) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1876
Untitled (Clutha Leader, 03 February 1876) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1876
THE Daily Southern Cross. (Daily Southern Cross, 13 March 1876) Daily Southern Cross · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Mar 1876
Evening Post. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1876. (Evening Post, 17 March 1876) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1876
News of the week. (Otago Witness, 18 March 1876) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Mar 1876
Telegrams. (Otago Witness, 18 March 1876) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1876
Untitled (Auckland Star, 10 April 1876) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 April 1876) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 21 April 1876) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Apr 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. 20th April. (Evening Post, 21 April 1876) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1876
Christchurch, April 20th. (Otago Witness, 29 April 1876) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1876
Evening Post. FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1876. (Evening Post, 12 May 1876) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 May 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 17 May 1876) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1876
Untitled (Otago Witness, 20 May 1876) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1876
West Coast Times. MONDAY, MAY 22, 1876. (West Coast Times, 22 May 1876) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 May 1876
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. Christchurch, 24th May. (Evening Post, 25 May 1876) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1876
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 05 June 1876) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 June 1876) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 August 1876) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 August 1876) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1876
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 30 August 1876) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Sept 1876
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 02 September 1876) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Sept 1876
AUSTRALIAN CABLE NEWS. (Timaru Herald, 05 September 1876) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1876
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 15 September 1876) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 25 September 1876) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Sept 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 25 September 1876) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Oct 1876
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 October 1876) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Oct 1876
SUMMARY. (Colonist, 19 October 1876) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Oct 1876
Odds and Ends. (Otago Witness, 21 October 1876) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Oct 1876
CANTERBURY RACES. (per press agency.) Christchurch, 29th October. (Evening Post, 30 October 1876) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Nov 1876
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 07 November 1876) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1876
EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS (Marlborough Express, 08 November 1876) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1876
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 11 November 1876) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Nov 1876
CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (Timaru Herald, 11 November 1876) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 November 1876) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Nov 1876
Untitled (Auckland Star, 14 November 1876) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1876
Untitled (Auckland Star, 17 November 1876) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1876
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 29 November 1876) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Dec 1876
SUPREME COURT. (Timaru Herald, 13 December 1876) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1876
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 13 December 1876) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1876
AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. (Auckland Star, 18 December 1876) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Dec 1876
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 23 December 1876) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 10 January 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1877
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 10 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jan 1877
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 17 January 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1877
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 27 January 1877) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
1 Feb 1877
Evening Post. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1877. (Evening Post, 01 February 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1877
Odds and Ends. (Otago Witness, 03 February 1877) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 06 February 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1877
EUROPEAN CALOGRAMS. (Waikato Times, 15 February 1877) Waikato Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Mar 1877
West Coast Times. MONDAY, MARCH 12, 1877. (West Coast Times, 12 March 1877) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1877
BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 March 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Mar 1877
EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS. (Marlborough Express, 21 March 1877) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1877
Untitled (Colonist, 24 March 1877) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Mar 1877
TELEGRAMS. (Otago Daily Times, 29 March 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1877
TELEGRAMS. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 30 March 1877) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1877
THE Marlborough Express. (Marlborough Express, 31 March 1877) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Apr 1877
LATEST TELEGRAMS. (Timaru Herald, 05 April 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1877
NORTH OTAGO RACES. (Timaru Herald, 06 April 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Apr 1877
Evening Post. TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1877. (Evening Post, 10 April 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1877
EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS. (Marlborough Express, 18 April 1877) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. 23rd April. (Evening Post, 23 April 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Apr 1877
TELEGRAPHIC. (Auckland Star, 23 April 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Apr 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 26 April 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 01 May 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 04 May 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Daily Times, 12 May 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 May 1877
Page 13 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Witness, 12 May 1877) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1877
EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS. (Marlborough Express, 30 May 1877) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
30 May 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 30 May 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 05 June 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 06 June 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1877
The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," and "The Echo." FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1877. (Auckland Star, 06 July 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Aug 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 29 August 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Sept 1877
SOCIAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Daily Times, 26 September 1877) 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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