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 1890s
28 Apr 1890
FREEMASONRY. (Star, 28 April 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 May 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 May 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 May 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 May 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 May 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 10 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 12 May 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1890
NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Grey River Argus, 16 May 1890) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1890
OTHER MATCHES. (Star, 19 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1890
CHRISTCHURCH BAKERS. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, May 22. (North Otago Times, 23 May 1890) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1890
The Volunteer Field Day. (Star, 26 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1890
BOARD OP EDUCATION (Star, 29 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1890
FOOTBALL. (Star, 29 May 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 02 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 03 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1890
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 05 June 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 06 June 1890) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 10 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1890
TABLE TALK. (Auckland Star, 12 June 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jun 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 16 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 17 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Jun 1890
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 20 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
20 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 20 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 24 June 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jun 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 24 June 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 01 July 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 01 July 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS. (Marlborough Express, 02 July 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jul 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 04 July 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jul 1890
THE OTAGO DAILY TIMES TUESDAY, JULY 8, 1890. (Otago Daily Times, 08 July 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1890
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 10 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1890
District and General. (Bush Advocate, 26 July 1890) Bush Advocate · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
26 Jul 1890
West Coast Times. SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1890. (West Coast Times, 26 July 1890) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Wanganui Chronicle, 28 July 1890) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH (Thames Star, 29 July 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Thames Star, 30 July 1890) Thames Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Jul 1890
TALK OF THE DAY. (Otago Witness, 31 July 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Aug 1890
Local & General. (Star, 08 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Aug 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 09 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Wanganui Chronicle, 12 August 1890) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1890
THE HOISTING OF THE BRITISH FLAG AT AKAROA. (Timaru Herald, 12 August 1890) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1890
JUBILEE DAY AT AKAROA. BY TELEGRAPH. (UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Evening Post, 12 August 1890) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Aug 1890
NEW ZEALAND. (Marlborough Express, 13 August 1890) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
19 Aug 1890
SYDENHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL. (Star, 19 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Aug 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 20 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1890
Sumner Town Board. (Star, 21 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Aug 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 25 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Aug 1890
FOOTBALL. (Star, 28 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1890
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Ashburton Guardian, 29 August 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 Aug 1890
CHRISTCHURCH ITEMS. (Star, 29 August 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 01 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Ashburton Guardian, 01 September 1890) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Sept 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 01 September 1890) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Sept 1890
THE NEW ZEALANDER AT HOME. (Otago Witness, 04 September 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1890
SPECIAL CONSTABLES. (Star, 12 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Sept 1890
THE MARITIME STRIKE. (Grey River Argus, 12 September 1890) Grey River Argus · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Sept 1890
ELECTORAL. (Star, 13 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Sept 1890
Magisterial Proceedings. (Star, 15 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Sept 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 18 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 Sept 1890
Local & General, (Star, 20 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 Sept 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 27 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Sept 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 30 September 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Oct 1890
TELEGRAMS (Southland Times, 07 October 1890) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Oct 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 14 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1890
Latest locals. (Star, 15 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Oct 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 15 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Oct 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 Oct 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 22 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Oct 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 7 (Star, 24 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Oct 1890
Sumner Town Board. (Star, 31 October 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 Oct 1890
The Akaroa Mail FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1890. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 31 October 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 11 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Nov 1890
The Akaroa Mail TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1890. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 11 November 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Nov 1890
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 13 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 15 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Nov 1890
Heathcote. (Star, 15 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Nov 1890
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 18 November 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Nov 1890
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 18 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Nov 1890
Looal & General. (Star, 26 November 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Dec 1890
FERGUSON'S PATENT PIPE. (Otago Daily Times, 03 December 1890) Otago Daily Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 2 places
4 Dec 1890
Page 2 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 04 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Dec 1890
CHARITABLE AID. (Star, 04 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Dec 1890
Telegraphic News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 09 December 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Dec 1890
The Akaroa Mail. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1890 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 December 1890) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Dec 1890
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 17 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Dec 1890
OUT AND ABOUT. THE SCENIC BEAUTIES AROUND CHRISTCHURCH. (Otago Witness, 18 December 1890) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Dec 1890
Latest Locals. (Star, 24 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 Dec 1890
Local & General. (Star, 31 December 1890) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 03 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1891
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 05 January 1891) Hawke's Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 05 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1891
Peninsula News. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 January 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jan 1891
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 06 January 1891) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jan 1891
Local & General. (Star, 09 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jan 1891
Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 13 January 1891) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jan 1891
PUPIL TEACHERS' EXAMINIATION. (Star, 15 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jan 1891
THE INFANTICIDE CASE. (Star, 16 January 1891) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jan 1891
Telegraphic. (Hawke's Bay Herald, 23 January 1891) Hawke's Bay Herald · 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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