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.

“"Lyttelton"”, the shelf

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

15,065 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
11 Feb 1882
The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1882. (Otago Daily Times, 11 February 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1882
Local & General. (Star, 13 February 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 18 February 1882) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1882
Local & General. (Star, 18 February 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 February 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Poverty Bay Herald, 18 February 1882) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1882
SECOND EDITION. (Star, 20 February 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Feb 1882
The Star. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1882. (Star, 24 February 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Feb 1882
Untitled (Auckland Star, 28 February 1882) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 March 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 02 March 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1882
Page 22 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 03 March 1882) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1882
Local & General. (Star, 06 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1882
Local & General. (Star, 07 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
10 Mar 1882
The Star. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1882. (Star, 10 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1882
Local & General. (Star, 14 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Mar 1882
Page 22 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 24 March 1882) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Mar 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 28 March 1882) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Mar 1882
Local & General. (Star, 30 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 31 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Mar 1882
Local & General. (Star, 31 March 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 31 March 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (New Zealand Tablet, 31 March 1882) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Mar 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 31 March 1882) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Apr 1882
THE EXHIBITION. (Star, 11 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Apr 1882
Local & General. (Star, 12 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 12 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 13 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Apr 1882
The Star. FRIDAY, APRIL 14, 1882. (Star, 14 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. (Colonist, 15 April 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 18 April 1882) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Apr 1882
Local & General. (Star, 19 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Apr 1882
OPENING OP THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AT CHRISTCHURCH. (Timaru Herald, 20 April 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Apr 1882
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 21 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Apr 1882
Local & General. (Star, 22 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Colonist, 25 April 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Apr 1882
Local & General. (Star, 27 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 28 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1882
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 29 April 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Apr 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 29 April 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 01 May 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 02 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 05 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 08 May 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 09 May 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 09 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 10 May 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1882
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 13 May 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 15 May 1882) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 15 May 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 16 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 May 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 18 May 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 May 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1882
VITAL STATISTICS. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 19 May 1882) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 22 May 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 May 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 May 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 31 May 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 01 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1882
The Otago Daily Times. TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1882. (Otago Daily Times, 06 June 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1882
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1882
The Otago Daily Times. MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1882. (Otago Daily Times, 12 June 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Otago Daily Times, 14 June 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1882
COLLING WOOD. (Colonist, 15 June 1882) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
16 Jun 1882
Untitled (Clutha Leader, 16 June 1882) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 17 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1882
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 17 June 1882) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1882
VITAL STATISTICS. (Star, 21 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jun 1882
TELEGRAMS. (Southland Times, 22 June 1882) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1882
The Otago Daily Times. SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 1882. (Otago Daily Times, 24 June 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jun 1882
The Otago Daily Times. THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 18S2. (Otago Daily Times, 29 June 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 June 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 01 July 1882) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 03 July 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 04 July 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1882
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 July 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 July 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 10 July 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1882
Local & General. (Star, 10 July 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1882
VITAL STATISTICS. (Star, 14 July 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 17 July 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jul 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 July 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 22 July 1882) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1882
MAIL NOTICES. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 August 1882) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Aug 1882
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Otago Daily Times, 02 August 1882) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 14 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 15 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Aug 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 15 August 1882) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1882
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1882
Local & General. (Star, 23 August 1882) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Aug 1882
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 24 August 1882) 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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