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.

“"Christchurch"”, the shelf

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

71,259 records matching 90 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
24 Apr 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Apr 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 24 April 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 25 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Apr 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 25 April 1874) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1874
ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING. (Star, 28 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Apr 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 29 April 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Apr 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 29 April 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
30 Apr 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 30 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 April 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Nelson Evening Mail, 30 April 1874) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Apr 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 30 April 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
1 May 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 May 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 01 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1874
Untitled (Wellington Independent, 02 May 1874) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 02 May 1874) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 04 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 May 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Wellington Independent, 05 May 1874) Wellington Independent · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 May 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1874
MARRIAGE. (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 May 1874) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 14 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 14 May 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 16 May 1874) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1874
LOCAL INDUSTRY. (Star, 18 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 May 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 19 May 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 20 May 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 25 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 25 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1874
DEATHS. (Colonist, 26 May 1874) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1874
THE DINNER. (Star, 27 May 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 27 May 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 30 May 1874) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 01 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 02 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 03 June 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
5 Jun 1874
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Nelson Evening Mail, 05 June 1874) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1874
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 06 June 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Marlborough Express, 06 June 1874) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 06 June 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
6 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 06 June 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
8 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 09 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1874
HEATHCOTE ROAD BOARD. (Star, 12 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 12 June 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
15 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 15 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 June 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 24 June 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jun 1874
PROPOSAL TO ADOPT CREMATION IN CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 June 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jun 1874
GAMBLING IN CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 30 June 1874) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1874
BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. (Tuapeka Times, 01 July 1874) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 03 July 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
7 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1874
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 07 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1874
LATEST TELEGRAMS. (Star, 10 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jul 1874
West Coast Times. SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1874. (West Coast Times, 11 July 1874) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
11 Jul 1874
Untitled (Grey River Argus, 11 July 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1874
MISCELLANEOUS. (Timaru Herald, 13 July 1874) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1874
THE Grey River Argus. PUBLISHED DAILY TUESDAY, JULY 14, 1874. (Grey River Argus, 14 July 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 20 July 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 20 July 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
21 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 21 July 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jul 1874
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Grey River Argus, 21 July 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 22 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1874
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 24 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jul 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 27 July 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
28 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 28 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 28 July 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1874
Untitled (Auckland Star, 30 July 1874) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Jul 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 July 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1874
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Otago Witness, 01 August 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Aug 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Chronicle, 01 August 1874) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand
3 Aug 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 03 August 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1874
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 August 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1874
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. (Otago Witness, 08 August 1874) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Aug 1874
THE Grey River Argus PUBLISHED DAILY TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1874. (Grey River Argus, 11 August 1874) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1874
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 August 1874) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1874
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 August 1874) 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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