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.

“"f"”, the shelf

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

23,908 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
20 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 20 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1897
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 20 May 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1897
NEW BRIGHTON NOTES. (Star, 22 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Inangahua Times, 25 May 1897) Inangahua Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 May 1897
LOCAL ACT GENERAL. (Star, 27 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
27 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 27 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH WINTER SHOW. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, May 26. (North Otago Times, 28 May 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
29 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 29 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 31 May 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
31 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH MARKETS. (Christchurch Press ) (North Otago Times, 31 May 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 31 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
31 May 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 31 May 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 02 June 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jun 1897
REVISED CRICKET RECORDS. (Otago Witness, 03 June 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Jun 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 03 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 04 June 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
5 Jun 1897
LTTTELTON, (Star, 05 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 07 June 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1897
FOOTBALL. (Star, 09 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1897
BOARD OF EDUCATION. (Star, 09 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH DOMAIN BOARD. (Star, 10 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1897
THE SOUTH ISLAND TEAM. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 11 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
11 Jun 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Clutha Leader, 11 June 1897) Clutha Leader · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Oxford Observer, 12 June 1897) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press ) (North Otago Times, 14 June 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jun 1897
VICTORIA PARK. (Star, 15 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
18 Jun 1897
FOOTBALL. (Wanganui Chronicle, 18 June 1897) Wanganui Chronicle · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Jun 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 18 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH LIEDERTAFEL. (Star, 19 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jun 1897
THE PROCESSION. (Star, 19 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1897
THE LYTTELTON CELEBRATION. (Star, 21 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 21 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Jun 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKETS. (Christchurch Press ) (North Otago Times, 21 June 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jun 1897
THE ILLUMINATIONS. (Star, 23 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
24 Jun 1897
OUR LONDON LETTER. (From Our Own Correspondent.) (Otago Witness, 24 June 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 Jun 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 25 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1897
NEWS ITEMS. (Poverty Bay Herald, 26 June 1897) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jun 1897
Untitled (Star, 26 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
COUNTRY NEWS. (Star, 28 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 28 June 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jun 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Ashburton Guardian, 28 June 1897) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1897
ANGLO-COLONIAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 01 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 01 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jul 1897
FASH AND STATION. (Otago Witness, 01 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jul 1897
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. (Star, 02 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jul 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 05 July 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jul 1897
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Jul 1897
Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Tuapeka Times, 07 July 1897) Tuapeka Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
8 Jul 1897
LOCAL & GENERAL. (Otago Witness, 08 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jul 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Evening Post, 09 July 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jul 1897
ADDINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT. (Star, 10 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1897
VOLUNTEERING IN THE EARLY DAYS. (Star, 12 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 12 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jul 1897
FREIGHTS ON PRODUCE. (Evening Post, 12 July 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jul 1897
CITY COUNCIL. (Star, 13 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Jul 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 14 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 Jul 1897
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 15 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
15 Jul 1897
Page 34 Advertisements Column 1 (Otago Witness, 15 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Jul 1897
LOCAL AKD GENERAL. (Star, 16 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Jul 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 17 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Jul 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Jul 1897
Page 20 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 23 July 1897) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
24 Jul 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Oxford Observer, 24 July 1897) Oxford Observer · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Jul 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 26 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 27 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Jul 1897
SPORTING. CHRISTCHURCH RACES. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, July 26. (North Otago Times, 27 July 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 Jul 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 28 July 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
29 Jul 1897
DEATHS (Otago Witness, 29 July 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Jul 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 30 July 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
3 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 03 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 05 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Aug 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
7 Aug 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 07 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 09 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Aug 1897
SCHOOL COMMITTEES. (Star, 10 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1897
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 12 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHUBCH PIGEON MATCHES. (Marlborough Express, 12 August 1897) Marlborough Express · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Aug 1897
SPORTING. (Star, 12 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Evening Post, 13 August 1897) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 6 places
14 Aug 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
14 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH. TROTTING. (BY TELEGRAPH.) Christchurch, August 13, (North Otago Times, 14 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 Aug 1897
Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1897
SUPREME COURT. (Star, 16 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 Aug 1897
TOWN & COUNTRY. (Timaru Herald, 16 August 1897) Timaru Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1897
SOUTH ISLAND TROTTING ASSOCIATION. (Star, 17 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 17 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
17 Aug 1897
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 17 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 18 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 19 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 Aug 1897
Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 21 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press.) (North Otago Times, 23 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 Aug 1897
CANTERBURY DOINGS. (Otago Witness, 26 August 1897) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 Aug 1897
Untitled (Nelson Evening Mail, 27 August 1897) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 30 August 1897) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 Aug 1897
CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET. (Christchurch Press) (North Otago Times, 30 August 1897) North Otago Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

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