# Matapihi: Christchurch records

Every Matapihi record the archive holds about Christchurch, 73 of them, 1885, oldest first.

73 records shown, each link goes to the institution that keeps the original.

- [Canterbury Museum, Christchurch — New Zealand](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/HaaGeol-fig-HaaGeolP112a.html), 1879-01-01, by Julius Von Haast, Matapihi
- [Geological sections Lyttleton and Christchurch Railway Tunnel](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/HaaGeol-fig-HaaGeolP113a.html), 1879-01-01, by Julius Von Haast, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. Morton's Block, Cathedral Square](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP053a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Morton's Block, Colombo Street](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP052a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Mr. C. W. Turner's Warehouse and Bond, Cashel Street](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP020a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — W. Harris' Boot Depot J. T. Smith's Book Depot Cashel Street, Christchurch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP048a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [R. Wilkin & Co.'s Wool Store, Hereford Street, Christchurch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP024a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Messrs. Miles & Co.'s Offices, Hereford Street](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP040a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — Morton's Block. Hereford Street](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP051a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — National Mortgage & Agency Co.'s Offices, Hereford Street Christchurch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP039a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Queen's Theatre, Tuam Street](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP018a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Durham Street Wesleyan Church](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP008a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — Toomer Bro.'s Boot Manufactory, Lichfield Street, Christchurch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP043a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Cathedral](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP004a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — Mr. Mitchell's Zealandia Carpet Factory, Heathcote, Christchurch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP047a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Canterbury College](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP011a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Baptist Church](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP009a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [St John's Church](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP006a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [St. Michael's Church](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP005a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [St. Paul's Presbyterian Church](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP007a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — Mr. Hansman's Star Hotel Addington](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP055a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [untitled figure - Illustrated Guide to Christchurch and Neighbourhood](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP019a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [untitled figure - Illustrated Guide to Christchurch and Neighbourhood](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP029a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [untitled figure - Illustrated Guide to Christchurch and Neighbourhood](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP046a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co — Christchurch Warehouse](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP028a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Museum](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP017a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Provincial Buildings](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP001a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Union Bank](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP037a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Normal School](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP016a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Post Office](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP003a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Boy's High School](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP012a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Christ's College Buildings](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP015a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Girl's High School](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP013a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [School of Art](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP014a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — Miles. & Co.'s Wool Store, Railway Siding, Christchurch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP041a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP050a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Young Men's Christian Association](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP010a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP026a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP032a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP057a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP038a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP044a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP058a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Bank of New Zealand](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP035a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [C W. Turner's Canterbury Flour Mills](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP033a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Wood Sinclair & Co.'s Grain Mill Riccarton](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP025a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Mr. C. W. Turner's Bond, South Belt](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP022a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Mr. C. W. Turner's Bond, South Belt](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP021a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, no. 20201108000000, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — The Woolston Emporium](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP054a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — His Lordship's Larder](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP056a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Scott Bros. "Atlas" Works. Manchester St., Ch. Ch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP030a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Thos. Crompton's "Crown" Iron Works. Armagh St. Ch. Ch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP031a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — C. W. Turner's Canterbury Flour Mills](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP034a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [J. T. Smith & Co. — Messrs. Matson & Co.'s Sale Yard and Wool Shed](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MosIllu-fig-MosIlluP045a.gif.html), 1885-01-01, by M. Mosley, Matapihi
- [Queen’s Street a Auckland. — Photographie de J. Martin, a Auckland](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/CouNouv-fig-CouNouv077a.html), 1904-01-01, by Courte, Louis Henri, Matapihi
- [l’Hotel de ville d’Auckland — photographie de J. Martin, a Auckland](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/CouNouv-fig-CouNouv071a.html), 1904-01-01, by Courte, Louis Henri, Matapihi
- [l’Avon a Christchurch. — d’Après une photographie](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/CouNouv-fig-CouNouv079a.html), 1904-01-01, by Courte, Louis Henri, Matapihi
- [l’Hopital a Auckland. — Photographie de J. Martin, a Auckland](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/CouNouv-fig-CouNouv076a.html), 1904-01-01, by Courte, Louis Henri, Matapihi
- [l’Église Presbytérienne de Dunedin. Photographie de J. Martin, a Auckland](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/CouNouv-fig-CouNouv081a.html), 1904-01-01, by Courte, Louis Henri, Matapihi
- [H. J. Weeks, Ltd., Printers, Manchester Street, Christchurch.—42249](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/Cyc05Cycl-fig-Cyc05Cycl615a.html), 1906-01-01, by Cyclopedia Company Limited, Matapihi
- [Epilobium billardiereanum subsp. cinereum (A.Rich.) P.H.Raven & Engelhorn](https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/605834), 1920-02-15, Matapihi
- [Photo. C. E. Foweraker — Fig. 24 A portion of that part of the Christchurch Botanic Garden, which is devoted entirely to indigenous plants](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/CocCult-fig-t1-body1-d12-x3-fig2.html), 1923-01-01, by L. Cockayne, Matapihi
- [A Superior elevated Storehouse or pataka. Erected at a model native village at Christchurch Exhibition 1906](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/Bes01Maor-fig-Bes01Maor259a.html), 1924-01-01, by Elsdon Best, Matapihi
- [Women's and Children's Ward, Christchurch Public Hospital](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/MacNurs-fig-MacNursP003b.html), 1932-01-01, by Hester Maclean, Matapihi
- [and then the imagination is free, and positively stimulated to create its own world. Architects can be a great help in creating décor for the amateur theatre, and will find its working tools of space and light fascinating to handle. — Left: Christchurc...](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/Arc01_04DesR-fig-Arc01_04DesR007b.html), 1948-01-01, by Helen Hitchings, Matapihi
- [Christchurch Repertory Production of ‘Justice.’ — Photo: Selwyn Davies — Slowly, painfully, New Zealand drama societies are working themselves out of the cramping limitations of the ‘realistic’ set. The ‘willing suspension of disbelief,’ which is all t...](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/Arc01_04DesR-fig-Arc01_04DesR007a.html), 1948-01-01, by Helen Hitchings, Matapihi
- [A group of students at College House, Canterbury University College, Christchurch](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/KohAuto-fig-KohAutoP008a.html), 1951-01-01, by Reweti T. Kohere, Matapihi
- [untitled figure - Ngā Tohuwhenua Mai Te Rangi: A New Zealand Archeology in Aerial Photographs](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/JonTohu-fig-JonTohu213a.html), 1994-01-01, by Kevin L. Jones, Matapihi
- ['Display types', Bookie: A new miscellany. Christchurch: Nag's Head Press, 1948, p.49](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/GriHand-fig-t1-body1-d15-x14-fig1.html), 2000-01-01, by Noel Waite, Matapihi
- ['Some typefaces at a glance' Book 7 Christchurch: Caxton Press, 1948, P.32](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/GriHand-fig-t1-body1-d15-x19-fig1.html), 2000-01-01, by Noel Waite, Matapihi
- ['Some typefaces at a glance', Bookie: A new miscellany Christchurch: Nag's Head Press, 1948, P.86](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/GriHand-fig-t1-body1-d15-fig1.html), 2000-01-01, by Noel Waite, Matapihi
- ['A vindication of the Chamber of Commerce', Bookie: A new miscellany Christchurch: Nag's Head Press, 1948, P.58](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/GriHand-fig-t1-body1-d15-x25-fig1.html), 2000-01-01, by Noel Waite, Matapihi
- [Bob Gormack working at his Harrild treadle platen, the workhorse of the Nag's Head Press, in Christchurch, 1999. Peter Low](https://ndhadeliver.natlib.govt.nz/webarchive/20201108000000/https://nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/GriHand-fig-t1-body1-d15-fig2.html), 2000-01-01, by Noel Waite, Matapihi

## Questions, answered briefly

**What was the Matapihi?**

A newspaper on the Papers Past shelf, the archive holds 73 of its records that mention Christchurch, 1885. The full run lives at the National Library, not here.

**How much of the Matapihi does the archive hold?**

73 records, the #71 heaviest file of the 278 mastheads on the shelf.

**Where are the Matapihi originals?**

Papers Past, the National Library’s newspaper archive, every record row here links out to the issue it came from.


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The originals live at Papers Past (paperspast.natlib.govt.nz) · data: https://api.chch.live/paper?slug=matapihi · the laid-out page: https://www.chch.live/paper/matapihi
Printing beside it: Star, https://www.chch.live/paper/star · Evening Post, https://www.chch.live/paper/evening-post · Photographs / He Whakaahua, https://www.chch.live/paper/photographs-he-whakaahua · Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, https://www.chch.live/paper/akaroa-mail-and-banks-peninsula-advertiser · Photography, https://www.chch.live/paper/photography · Otago Witness, https://www.chch.live/paper/otago-witness · Otago Daily Times, https://www.chch.live/paper/otago-daily-times · Timaru Herald, https://www.chch.live/paper/timaru-herald