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.

15,113 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
1 Sept 1887
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 01 September 1887) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1887
Forthcoming Meetings. (Star, 08 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Sept 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 08 September 1887) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Sept 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 10 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 12 September 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 13 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 September 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 19 September 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 20 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 20 September 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 22 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 22 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Sept 1887
THE OTAGO TOUR OF 1887. (Otago Witness, 23 September 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Sept 1887
FOOTBALL. (Otago Daily Times, 24 September 1887) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Sept 1887
CANTERBURY (Nelson Evening Mail, 27 September 1887) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1887
CANTERBURY. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 27 September 1887) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1887
CANTERBURY. (Timaru Herald, 27 September 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1887
TWO PREVIOUS GENERAL ELECTIONS. (Marlborough Express, 27 September 1887) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1887
GENERAL ELECTION. (Poverty Bay Herald, 27 September 1887) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1887
CONTESTED SEATS. (Taranaki Herald, 27 September 1887) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1887
WALKAIA. (Southland Times, 27 September 1887) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 27 September 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Sept 1887
Diocesan Choral Association (Star, 28 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1887
THE PREMIER'S RECEPTION AT CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTCHURCH, THIS DAY. (Evening Post, 29 September 1887) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 September 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Sept 1887
LAWN TENNIS. (Star, 29 September 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1887
colonial returns. (Mataura Ensign, 30 September 1887) Mataura Ensign · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Oct 1887
SOUTHERN ELECTIONS. (Te Aroha News, 01 October 1887) Te Aroha News · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 04 October 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 05 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Oct 1887
The Volunteers. (Star, 05 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Oct 1887
CANTERBURY (Colonist, 06 October 1887) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 07 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 08 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 October 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 14 October 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1887
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 15 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 17 October 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 18 October 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1887
Local & General. (Star, 22 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Oct 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 26 October 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Oct 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 29 October 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 01 November 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1887
ST JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. (Star, 05 November 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 05 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 08 November 1887) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1887
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 11 November 1887) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 7 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 15 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 15 November 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Grey River Argus, 16 November 1887) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Timaru Herald, 16 November 1887) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 16 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 17 November 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1887
Latest Locals. (Star, 22 November 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 22 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 24 November 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Nov 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 November 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Nov 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 November 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Dec 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 07 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Dec 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 08 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1887
WORK FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. (Star, 09 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 09 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 10 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Dec 1887
Local & General. (Star, 10 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 14 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
21 Dec 1887
Local & General. (Star, 21 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
24 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 8 (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1887
BOXING DAY. (Star, 24 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Dec 1887
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 27 December 1887) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Dec 1887
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 29 December 1887) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 03 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1888
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 05 January 1888) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Local & General. (Star, 10 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 10 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 January 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 11 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jan 1888
THE VOLUNTEERS. (Star, 12 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 13 January 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
17 Jan 1888
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 January 1888) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 19 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jan 1888
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINATION. (Star, 20 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 3 places
20 Jan 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 20 January 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jan 1888
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 21 January 1888) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1888
WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. (Hawera & Normanby Star, 23 January 1888) Hawera & Normanby Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jan 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Ashburton Guardian, 25 January 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jan 1888
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 30 January 1888) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Feb 1888
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Ashburton Guardian, 06 February 1888) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Feb 1888
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 13 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
THE FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION. (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 18 February 1888) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Feb 1888
TO CORRESPONDENTS. (Auckland Star, 18 February 1888) Auckland 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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