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.

“"a"”, the shelf

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

59,186 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 1870s
5 Jan 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 05 January 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 06 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Daily Times, 06 January 1877) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 06 January 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
12 Jan 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 12 January 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Auckland Star, 12 January 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 13 January 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 16 January 1877) Bruce Herald · 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
18 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 18 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 19 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. January 10. (North Otago Times, 20 January 1877) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 20 January 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 22 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1877
THE TRADE OF OUR PORT. (Colonist, 23 January 1877) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
23 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 23 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 23 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 24 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 24 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1877
Untitled (Auckland Star, 25 January 1877) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 25 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 26 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 26 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
27 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jan 1877
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Marlborough Express, 27 January 1877) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1877
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 29 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Jan 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 29 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 30 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 7 (Timaru Herald, 30 January 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 31 January 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jan 1877
CANTERBURY ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. (Star, 31 January 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Feb 1877
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE, DURHAM STREET. (Star, 01 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
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
2 Feb 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 02 February 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 03 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Feb 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 03 February 1877) Timaru Herald · 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
5 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 05 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 06 February 1877) Star · 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
7 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 07 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1877
END OF FIRST YEAR. (Star, 08 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. 7th February. (Evening Post, 08 February 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Feb 1877
END OF SECOND YEAR. (Star, 08 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. February 8. (North Otago Times, 09 February 1877) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 10 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Feb 1877
Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 (Nelson Evening Mail, 10 February 1877) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1877
LITTLE RIVER ROAD BOARD. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 February 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 13 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 13 February 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 13 February 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1877
THEOLOGICAL BOARD OF STUDIES. (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 February 1877) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 14 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 14 February 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 February 1877) Star · 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
16 Feb 1877
AKAROA BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 16 February 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Feb 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 16 February 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Feb 1877
News of the Week. (Otago Witness, 17 February 1877) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Feb 1877
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 17 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 19 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Feb 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 20 February 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 21 February 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Feb 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 21 February 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 22 February 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Feb 1877
Untitled (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 23 February 1877) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 24 February 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 24 February 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 26 February 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Feb 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 26 February 1877) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Feb 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Timaru Herald, 27 February 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Mar 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 01 March 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Mar 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 02 March 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Mar 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Timaru Herald, 03 March 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Mar 1877
THE PUBLISHED DAILY. MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1877. (Grey River Argus, 05 March 1877) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Mar 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 06 March 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Mar 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 07 March 1877) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Mar 1877
Untitled (Colonist, 08 March 1877) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Mar 1877
Christchurch. (Bruce Herald, 09 March 1877) Bruce Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1877
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 10 March 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Mar 1877
CHRISTCHURCH. (Manawatu Times, 10 March 1877) Manawatu 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
13 Mar 1877
DEPUTATION TO THE DRAINAGE BOARD. (Star, 13 March 1877) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Mar 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 13 March 1877) Timaru Herald · 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
14 Mar 1877
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 14 March 1877) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Mar 1877
Letter to Mary, 14th March 1877 Rowley family letters · Canterbury Stories · no. 71231 · Christchurch City Libraries
14 Mar 1877
Letter to Mary, 14th March 1877 Rowley family letters · Canterbury Stories · no. 71232 · Christchurch City Libraries
19 Mar 1877
Evening Post. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1877. (Evening Post, 19 March 1877) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place

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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