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Council archives

The Christchurch City Council Archives are a rich resource for the history and development of Christchurch.

Christchurch City Council Archives

Visit, search and find out more about the Christchurch City Council Archives.

Canterbury Stories digitised archives

Browse digitised items from the Christchurch City Council Archives via Canterbury Stories.

Ōtautahi Christchurch Central City Living History Walk

Take a walk through central Ōtautahi Christchurch and discover life in the city during the late 1800s.

Council history

Explore the history of Christchurch City Council events, people and places from 1862.

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