Christchurch City Council

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• Pedestrian Crossing, Sydenham Park

  Does anyone know when the pedestrian crossing from the Sydenham Park side of Brougham Street to cross over onto Durham Street going to be fixed? Has been covered by blue plastic for about a year and out of action.
• Dead green light for pedestrian crossing

  Traffic lights on the Gasson side of Moorhouse Ave.
• Bad smell in water running down gutter.

  Water is coming from the stormwater drain at 26 Dover St (Council housing). It doesn't smell good and we are concerned it is a sewage leak/overflow. This has been happening every few days for a number of weeks.
• Liquifaction

  Contractors of some kind are creating liquifaction along the grass verges on this road. I don't really appreciate crossing the road and stepping on grass only for it to explode and cover my shoe it cement like soil.
• Red arrow does not turn green

  The red arrow facing traffic on Lincoln Rd wanting to turn right into Whiteleigh Ave is on however the arrow never turns green. The arrow facing traffic on Lincoln Road wanting to turn right into Barrington Street does turn green. Because the flow on Lincoln Rd is heavy during peak times the right turning lane from Lincoln Rd to get into Whiteleigh Ave backs up and only allows for 2-3 cars to turn right into Whiteleigh per change (usually when the lights are turning from amber to red). This is creating huge frustration and leading to drivers making dangerous decisions to turn right into Whiteleigh because they a frustrated in having to wait anything from 5-15 mins. To make the intersection safer and allow for better flow it seems logical to have the green arrow activated to turn right into Whiteleigh Ave the same time the arrow turns green for those wanting to turn right into Barrington Street (both from Lincoln Rd)
• street and restart mall

  As a visitor to Christchuruch there are many streets that DONT have street signs. Hard to find your way around now that so many of the bulidings arent there. Also very difficult to find my way to The REstart mall, more signage to help get there would be great.
• Roundabout road markings

  I have seen several near misses on the roundabout closest to the sparks road end of curletts. South bound traffic can exit the motorway and turn right into the roundabout from both offramp lanes. West bound traffic coming into the roundabout from curletts road can go straight thru in both lanes. There are 2 lanes on the onramp to enter the motorway for south bound traffic. Which implys that both lanes in the roundabout can enter the onramps. Many times I and others have witnessed the car on the inside of the roundabout move to the left to enter one of the on ramps, only to be cut off by traffic in the out side lane going straight thru. Only a matter of time (if it hasn't happen already before there is an accident.
• Cyclists merging sign blocking cycle path

  Hello, another sign blocking the cycle path southbound on Wainoni Road between Newport St and Avonside Drv. There is a grass verge next to where the sign is placed. Sign is marked TMNZ.
• Abandoned vehicle

  1988 Toyota Corolla GLX Registration CEZ814 This car has been abandoned for the last 4 weeks. None of the homes nearby know who the owner is and it is blocking access to my section that I would like to get trucks onto shortly.
• Cycleway unsealed

  This short section was dug up when southern motorway was developed and has not been restored although road work is completed.
• Leaking Water Toby

  Water toby is leaking on to footpath and street in front of 11 Jocelyn st.
• Curletts Road Lunns Road Right Turn Traffic Lights

  At peak trafic times (from around 7.30 am to well after 9am) the Curletts Road Lunns Road right arrow is either not staying green for long enough. The right arrow also stays red when there are plenty of opportunities to turn right. This morning traffic was backed up back onto the motorway. With the Burmingham detour perhaps the arrow timing should be reviewed.
• Pedestrian light and beeper not functioning on crossing of Moorhouse Ave / Gasson St

  Hi, the pedestrian crossing green light and beeper on the South side of the crossing over Moorhouse Ave at the Madras / Gasson intersection have been broken for the past few weeks. This is the pedestrian light on the South West corner of the intersection, i.e. the light you see when crossing Moorhouse from the North.
• Pinchpoint on East approach toBealey/Harper bridge

  There is a severe pinchpoint created by narrow carriageway approaching the Bealey/Harper bridge from the East. Between the foothpath and two traffic lanes, there is precious little room. As both a cyclist and motorist, I have experience numerous very frightening and close calls. Left-hand side vehicles have little room to pass with a cyclist alongside, and the issue is exacerbated by vehicles also approaching in the right-hand side lane too. On a bike, each situation is often only solved by timing one's approach to avoid being abreast with a left-hand side vehicle. Some cyclists have solved this by instead using the footpath over the bridge, but this can also be dangerous with pedestrians and cyclists then in conflict on the footpath. Solution of the situation would ultimately require widening the bridge or dropping a lane (both unlikely!), however by narrowing the vehicle lanes and marking out a short cycle lane approach to encourage mindfulness of motorists, the pinching would be less severe. I'm sure this issue has been raised probably many times before, and I wonder why it hasn’t been addressed yet – the too hard basket? It is so dangerous that I think it needs urgent attention.
• Every day the same car is parked in the cycle lane.

  On Barrington St at the intersection with Cobham St. Same car every day parked in the clearly marked cycle lane. Photo says it all.
• new potholes after rain

  Some of the great repair work has been damaged by rain and potholes have formed. Currently they are small and easy to fix.
• litter in drained riverbed Agricultural Pk near cycleway

  Hi, enter off Wigram Rd into Agricultural Park, turn left on cycleway, up onto overbridge of drained creek, below old TV casing. Asked two FH workers to please remove, when planting tree at creek edge to which they agreed, but not done. FH in process of working nearby (currently not)and creek currently dry - good opportunity for environment to be cleaned up, please. Emailed FH head office 7+ days ago but no response. Thanks
• Potholes

  Hi, there are now numerous potholes in the middle of the street (outside houses 23-27). Can these please be fixed? The holes up the Woodham Street end have been remediated thanks....
• Glass pane smashed with rock, bus stop #42475, cnr Mt Pleasant Rd & Main Rd
• Recalibrate traffic light cycles

  Many of the city's traffic light timing cycles need to be re-calibrated. On some street the wait is so long people are encouraged to break the law. On some streets the wait is so short pedestrians are unable to cross safely.
• Road sign trailer & cones in cycle lane, Ferrymead bridge

  The placement of the sign causes an unnecessary hazard because the sudden constriction forces people on cycles into path of traffic. There is ample room to move sign further onto footpath while still allowing pedestrians to get by.
• Left turning cars blocking busy cycle lane.

  The photo says it all really. Drivers are using the cycle lane as if it were a left turning lane. This is a very popular route for cyclists and perhaps the problem could be rectified as it has been on the south side of the intersection. Thanks.
• Abandoned vehicle

  There is a car with no registration or Warrant that has been parked on our street for months now.. Also across the road is a bus with no rego or warrant
• Removed tree on street

  There used to be a small tree planted in the middle of a grass verge between 37 and 39 Greford Street by the city council about a couple of years ago, (you can see the evidence from google map satellite), but as I was walking through the street one day, I saw that someone had deliberately sawed the tree down. Please place another tree there in its place. Thank you.
• Bicycle Lane torn up since road works

  The bicycle lane from rutland street towards cranford street has been torn up and is extremly dangerous to cyclists, having to negotiate that mess yesterday almost cost me my life as i was almost sideswiped by a van. FIX IMMEDIATE, the surface needs to be back to its original condition for the safety of cyclists. Please ensure that the works on roads fix the surface of bicycle lanes and areas where cyclists use the roads..
• Neighbours' hazardous parking on grass verges close to driveway

  My neighbours take turns parking the maximum of two cars on the grass verge that is right next to my driveway to my house. As the grass verge is at a 90 degree angle to my driveway, I cannot see the cars while I drive out of my house, therefore I am always concerned that there will be an accident. So I placed notes on the windows of the cars saying that it is dangerous to park on the verges so it will be for the best if they stop parking there. They ignored me, and kept parking. Then on the 28th of December at around 9 am, one of the cars parked on the verge collided with my car as I was driving out of my driveway. Obviously I could not see if any of the parked cars were about to move as in no way could I have seen with my mirrors because the cars were 90 degrees to my driveway. After the incident, they still kept parking; the lady driving the car which hit my car said that because there weren't any signs to say 'no parking on grass verge' she was legally allowed to park there. There are plenty of other parking space on our street, and I believe they do not need to park on the verge, creating a dangerous situation in every time that I drive out of my driveway. Furthermore, the lady that hit my car said that she would be more than happy to pay for my repairment at the time, but now, as of 8th of January, she says she's one hundred percent innocent and therefore she will not pay a cent towards my car repairment. Please resolve this problem as this is highly dangerous to both my neighbours and to myself. Thank you.
• "Beautified area"

  The "beautified area", or whatever you call it, on the corner of oram ave and beresford street. The wooden walkway construction is A) of shoddy construction B) is becoming more and more broken over time, with bits of wood littering the area. The grass has died, the weeds are overgrowing, and the whole area is littered in ciggerette butts and other rubbish.
• Everything has been tagged

  Pretty much everything between marhslands road and hills road has been tagged. Could be further afield, but this is the area I noticed.
• Aberdeen St closure

  I want to use Aberdeen St as a shortcut for delivering meals on wheels by bike. The footpath on the south side can be left open for people walking or on a bike. It has been closed for what must be getting on for a year now. If the building is dangerous then remove it.
• Dangerous/Congested Intersection

  It would be appreciated if Council would give consideration to putting a roundabout or traffic lights at the intersection of Waterloo Road and Racecourse Road. This is a very dangerous intersection, and even more so since the "left turning traffic" road rule change came into effect. Traffic is also heavier since the earthquakes, as many businesses have relocated to Hornby and nearby suburbs. Due to the large volume of traffic on Waterloo Road wishing to turn right and the type of traffic (ie heavy vehicles), this issue needs urgent attention before someone is seriously injured or killed. Traffic gets backed up, drivers get impatient and many people are taking risks pulling out in front of oncoming traffic on Racecourse Road.
• Harman St Bike Lane Numerous Potholes

  Both West and Eastbound numerous potholes in the cycle lanes on Harman St Addington between Selwyn St and Grove Rd. These are a safety issue.
• Trees Blocking Light And Sun

  The trees opposite 254 Harewood Rd directly opposite Bishopdale Mall,Need Pruning Or Removal.At 7pm in the summer when other neighbours are bathed in sunshine this property and close neigbours is in darkness.The offending trees appear to be the bluegums at the edge of the roundabout that are the major problem. Please council have a look at 7pm and please help resolve this
• Cycle light not working

  There are two cycle lights on the south lane outside St Bedes school. One is not working.
• Protruding edges of metal plates above footpath level

  Outside the Lifetime Bldg (192 Moorhouse)cnr Montreal an Moorhouse, on the Moorhouse Ave side footpath, the footpath dips/slopes and the metal plates are not lying level with the asphalt. A definite tripping hazzard.
• Dangerous lip in cycle lane
• Fire hydrant leaking

  fire hydrant leaking in front of 27 Larch Place
• Glass on cycle path

  Every day I encouter lots of glass on the cycle path along Main South Rd, heading towards the Sockburn Roundabout (on the left hand side). Can this please be swept regularly? It seems that rather than glass slowly disappearing, more gets added each day :-(
• Sign in bike path
• cycle path obstruction

  On rubbish collection days there are wheelie bins outside businesses that block the cycle path causing cyclists to ride on the road. This is dangerous due to heavy traffic. Also on occasion there are signs blocking the path.
• Ford Laser NP784

  This car has been parked on the road just at the top end of my yard (13)for about the last 5 weeks. The rego is current but not sure of wof. It was there for a while a few months ago then went away for a couple of weeks. and has not been moved since.
• Green Right Turn arrow doesnt work

  The Green right arrow turning from Riccarton Road into Ilam road doesnt appear to work. The no 3 bus I was on spent 5 green light phases sitting waiting to turn right into Ilam road and never once did the right turning arrow turn green to allow right turning traffic a chance. About one car a time got through on the orange if they were prepared to risk through traffic speeding through.
• Street sign vs car
• Pothole middle of road

  There is a large pothole in the raod, which someone puts a cone on every day making it dangerous for motorist. Cars are parked each side and the road turns into a narrow single lane. Be good to have the pothole fixed(its the only one on the street) Thanks very much
• Obstructed cycle lane

  On both sides of the road the cycle lane is blocked by a speed restriction sign. This is dangerous and completely unnecessary.
• Stormwater drain on roadside has collapsed

  Gidday, the CityCare asphalt truck parked over the yellow lines at the side of the road and has caused the Stormwater drain (big deep ones) on the roadside to collapse, leaving a hole in the roadside drain, all the rain water now runs straight into the hole and underground rather than being directed into the roadside drain and stormwater system. Outside 80 Epsom Road. East side of the street.
• Under footpath stream?
• Missing Drain cover

  Roadside drain, cover/grate missing, 1 metre drop straight down without the cover on it
• abandoned vehicle

  Vehicle unmoved for a week. Neighbours don't know who's it is. 1991 Ford Econovan, Yellow. No registration (expired 28/08/12). PY3069
• Missing hatch cover on road

  There is a missing hatch cover on the corner of Annex Rd and Lunns Rd. The hole is a hazard to cyclists and traffic. The hole is approx 300mm in diameter - smaller than a manhole but still large enough to be dangerous. The hole is in the Southbound lane of Annex Rd near the yellow hatching.
• Broken Road works Sign blocking cycleway

  As I cycle west on Northcote road and turn south (left) on the cycle lane into Sawyers Road there is a Broken Road works Sign and a sandbag blocking the cycle way cycleway, it has been there several weeks. The cycle lane marking has also been worn away long ago by motorists driving on it, this needs repainting too please.
• Congestion

  Between 5.30 and 6.00pm each evening, the traffic coming off the Southern Motorway via the new Barrington Street exit is backed up for at least three changes of lights, causing traffic congestion right back to the exit. When the lights turn green, the time is too short, and only four vehicles are able to turn right into Barrington Street before the lights turn amber. There is plenty of room for more cars to turn right and the light at the next intersection almost immediately turns green also, allowing free flow of traffic down Barrington Street towards Cashmere. The timing sequence needs to be adjusted so that more vehicles are allowed to exit off the motorway.
• Cycle Crossing Lights Not working

  Rossal Street Cycle Crossing Lights Not working on the shared pathway which runs parellel to the railway line. There is no "Cross Now" signal in either direction. There was a tech working in the signals cabinet yesterday.
• Large hole in middle of road

  Sink type hole has appeared in the middle of the road. Currently about 500mm in diameter and 200mm deep. Has only appeared in the last few days. I have put a road cone in it to hi light it.
• Tagging on bus shelter, cnr Mt Pleasant Rd & Main Rd
• Pedestrian signal

  A truck or large vehicle has bent the pedestrian signal around so it can't be seen by motorists. Motorists are unwilling to stop because they can't see the "green man". Also, could the lights be timed to let pedestrians go first? Cars don't like waiting for them. Thanks.
• no light

  1 of 3 faulty lights on Hillsborough Tce Others at Charlene Place & April Place
• Congestion of Traffic

  There is heavy congestion of traffic due to poor traffic light ushering. As the road is narrow, right turning vehicles from Ilam Road to Riccarton Road have to wait for the whole flow of straight going traffic before turning. During peak hours, the flow of traffic doesn't end, so only 1 right turning vehicle can turn with each traffic light change, thus holding up all the vehicles behind, including those intending to head straight. Suggesting a right turn only light to clear the right turning vehicles, so as to smooth up the traffic. Cheers.
• Road Works sign left behind

  There is a road works sign left behind on the footpath and the work was finished a few weeks ago
• Pothole requiring repair

  A pothole has formed on Marshland Rd which requires attention. Exact location is: Marshland Rd, Chaneys railway crossing just south of Main North and Spencerville Rd intersection. The pothole is in the southbound lane, in the right hand wheel track for most vehicles. Its obscured on approach as its located on the crest of the rise leading to the railway crossing. The hole is worsening over time (as they do) and due to its hidden nature could be particularly hazardous to motor-cyclists.
• Obnoxious people

  These people are very noisy with loud music, revving cars, all kinds of people in and out. They have zero regard for their neighbourhood. Their landlord should be contacted and they should be evicted.
• Tripping hazard

  There is some kind of sign missing from approximately here (somewhere between the bus stop and the intersection, south side footpath), the base of which is left behind to stick up 2-3 inches. Hard to see in the dark, especially if you don't expect it; I nearly went face first into the road last night. Please put a cone over it or put the sign back up.
• Dangerous parking on the footpath 2 x 4WD

  There are two large 4WD vehicles that are constantly parked up on the footpath at the safe crossing point right outside Manning Intermediate school on Hoonhay road (Outside number 49 Hoon Hay Road). These vehicles are constantly parked there up on the footpath, and children have to come between the vehicles (both of which are large 4WD's) to cross at the safe crossing point. I have witnessed a few close shaves due to this issue. Licence plates are similar to EMA**** and GB*****. Please can something be done to stop them parking on the little jutting out bit of the footpath and causing a safety issue to school children crossing busy Hoon Hay Road.
• Traffic lights not operable

  The Traffic Lights on the corner of Main South Road and Chappie place, do not seem to have power as the lights in both directions, are not currently going.
• Pothole needs repair

  A 0.5 Meter diameter (and getting bigger daily) pothole on the left side of Stanley Rd when heading towards Harewood Rd.
• Traffic lights not changing

  Hi, when driving through the Antigua st - Brougham st lights late at night the sensors don't appear to be working and the lights are not changing for vehicles approaching from Antigua st.
• Hazard sign destroyed on Main Rd near Mt Pleasant Rd intersection
• Large pot hole

  My vehicle a large, deep pot hole on pound road, which damaged rim on vehicle which now needs to be replaced
• Dangerous Deep Dip

  due to recent earthquakes, a trough-like dip spans across both lanes on this busy road used by bikes, cars, vans, trucks and buses. The trough has been getting deeper and traffic does not always slow for it
• Grate missing over drain

  Hi There, The grate over the drain seems to have gone missing outside our property. Bit of a hazard for vehicles, possibly getting stuck. Cheers
• Large rise in road surface

  The intersection of Erica Street and Dulles Place has a large raised portion resulting from the earthquakes that has been there for a while now. This makes it pretty awkward to turn the corner in a car or a bike. Thanks!
• Street Light has blown

  The street light on the pole outside 39-41 Dublin Street, Lyttelton, has blown.
• Lake Hagley
• Street light not working

  The street light is not lit
• Dumping of rubbish
• Street Light Out

  The street light on the corner of Coolspring Way & Willowview Drive is not going.
• Drain blocked

  Road drain outside 15 Te Maru Place is blocked.
• Madras St
• Tree growing over footpath

  A silver birch seedling has grown into a fairly large bushy tree and is encroaching right over the footpath near the corner of McCartney Ave and Blowers Place.
• Tree obscuring speed limit sign

  A tree on the North side of the road is obscuring the speed restriction sign
• Streetlight out at 37 Peacock St
• Missing Service Cover

  West side of Colombo just south of Woodbridge a service cover is missing. This leaves a big hole for bike wheels to be broken and rider thrown.
• Gravel on road

  From St Asaph St to Moorhouse Ave the road has a build up of demolition gravel and crap dumped by Southern Demolition. This needs to be kept clean as it is a traffic hazard and ends up clogging the drains. Not sure why they in particular get away with this in so many areas
• Lighting outage

  Single street light in Chorley Place is not working
• Large bumps on the footpath

  Last week I watched an elderly lady having great difficulty getting herself and her zimmer frame over this steep bump on the footpath. She told me she reguarly walks to Beckenham shops from the resthome and she was always afraid that one day she would not manage this mountain in her path and fall. It's marked, but that does not stop it from being an obstacle. I related that story to my friend, who told me that she had tripped on that same lump at night as she was running and injured her shoulder. Thank you
• Pedestrian green light lamp is blown?

  At Hansons Lane & Blenheim Rd "T" intersection, the "cross now" noise happens, but the little green man doesn't light up. It's the light on the pole closest to the Millers curtain shop on Blenheim Rd.
• Road munted

  Badly rutted road approaching last southeast road hump.
• Cycle lane crosses flow of traffic

  See attached photo. Every morning I have traffic try and pull into me because they think I am turning left, whereas the cycle lane goes straight ahead. This is partly related to the left lane being closed.
• Rubbish & tyre dumped below Mt Pleasant Rd above Upper Major Hornbrook Rd
• broken pedestrian crossing switch NE side

  The pedestrian crossing switch on the NE side of Brougham/Collins intersection is broken. I have to wait until a car comes for the lights to turn green for me. Everyone else just J-Walks but I don't want to do that with my 4 year old daughter. I need to cross this road to get to my daughter's preschool. Could this please be fixed ASAP. Thanks
• Street full of holes

  Road is badly potholed and heavy vehicles bounce over it making a lot of noise.
• Road works unsafe for cyclists

  Currently there is road works on Linwood ave where it meets Avonside drive/Woodham rd. The road work warning signs have been set in Avonside drive in the cycle lane (heading east). The speed limit continues to be 50kmh and it is on a blind corner. It seems possible that a car going around the bend could hit a cyclist moving out into the road to avoid the signs. Changes: > Find the road company who put up the road works and educate them about the difference between curbs and cycle lanes. and either Remove signs onto road way, to allow cycle lane to be used. or Drop speed to 30kmh and put up extreme care cyclists merging signs. Emailed the CCC 21 st of Feb still no reply Talked with Road workers won't change it till council tells them they have too.
• Obstruction on the footpath

  A demolision project has used most of the footpath for rubble etc, blocking access and making the footpath very difficult to use. Mobility scooters and women with prams have to go on the streets or cross the road. Please could you have this passage cleared asap?! Its been like this for months. A residential land owner would never have gotten away with this! Thanks.
• Glass on the cycle lane

  Glass on the northwest corner of Wordsworth/Gasson Streets
• Road Work signs in path

  Multiple road work signs on both sides in cycle lanes from Brougham to Kingsley. This on the week end with no road work on.
• Missing utility cover

  There is a round hole on the east side of Barbadoes on the south east corner. It appears to be a missing utility service cover.
• play ground

  I went to the play ground yesterday and found there to be lots of glass shards and pieces all over the bark chips in the play equipment. there was also a lot of litter and the bark chips were mostly dust and dirt. perhaps it needs new bark putting in
• Very bumpy footpath / cycle track in St James park

  The footpath / cycle track along the railway side of St James Park has a very bumpy surface and is a bit broken up. This makes cycling along it really unpleasant.
• Cycle lane has been repaired badly - very bumpy

  The problem area is the cycle lane on the East (South-going) edge of Clarence Street just South of Dilworth Street. This is part of the main road surface, not on the pavement. The road was repaired some time in 2011, and the patch is about as smooth as corrugated iron. Cyclist tend to avoid it, causing clashes with motorists. Please send the incompetents who did the repair job back to fix it, in their own time at their own expense!
• Dangerous pipe

  On the round grassy area immediately to the south of Cave Rock in Sumner, there is a 120mm vertical pipe with no cover. There is water at the bottom. This pipe is located on the NW edge of the grassy area and is partially covered by grass. My concerns are that a small child could fall down the pipe, or that someone could injure their foot by stepping in the pipe opening as it is very hard to see.
• Sign collapsed, cnr Seamount Tce & Mt Pleasant Rd
• water leaking

  Water leaking near letter box noticed since street had new water mains installed .. we are suppose to be conserving water would be nice to have this fixed. Thanks
• Foot path/pavement

  Gravel put down after the Feb quakes to cover silt from liquefaction has been buried in new silt following June and Dec quakes. Please re-gravel to prevent dust hazard (limits road visibility) and to protect health (increases asthma. Alternatively please re-tarseal.
• Stormwater blocked below street level

  Each time it rains, no water can drain down the grate outside 2 Algie Place, because it is blocked way down in the nether regions. I've tried clearing it myself, but I think the blockage is in a pipe downstream.
• Glass on the cycle lane

  A pane of sheet glass is broken on the cycle lane
• Blocked Footpath

  This is the second time I have reported this issue but the first seems to have been removed. The footpath on the south east side of the Barbadoes/Cashel St intersection is blocked causing a pinch point for both pedestrians and cyclists. It has been like this since Feb 2011. It really is past the time for the property owners to clear away their mess. If they don't, it should be done for them.
• Yellow no parking lines on Barbadoes St

  Not a complaint but a thank you! The recently painted yellow lines have made it much more pleasant to ride with less parked cars. It would be good to extend the lines south east side of the Cashel St intersection if the property owners are going to be allowed to block the footpath.
• Plants overhanging footpath

  Plants overhanging footpath on Marine Drive Diamond Harbour caused me to duck under them and step onto a kerb that wasn't there throwing me into the road and injuring me (quite badly).
• Overhanging plants and damaged kerb

  Overhanging plants caused me to step into damaged kerb which threw me over and into road
• Kerb damage and overhanging plants

  The footpath on Marine Drive is partly blocked by overhanging plants. This caused me to step towards the kerb which has a damaged area (where a under-path drain runs out into the gutter). Because the kerb is missing at this point my left foot dropped into the gutter and threw me off balance right out into the road. I damaged my knee, two palms, my hip but worst of all my ankle is badly sprained. I am only 6 feet tall and walk carefully - the big problem is the overhanging plants which restrict the path and make one look at them rather than holes in the kerb.
• Red right turn arrow not working

  The red right turn arrow at the corner of Hansons Ln and Riccarton Road is not working. This is the second arrow you see heading East on Riccarton Road turning right into Hansons Lane.
• Hump in road

  The hole in the road or the hump caused by the manhole rising when heavy traffic goes over this is very noisy and shakes our home. Already asked council but no reply. They already filled in a similar home on the other side of the road.
• Warning sign blocking cycle lane

  A road works warning sign for an adjacent street has been blocking the cycle lane at this point for weeks now, pinching cyclists at this point. The situation is made more dangerous by a crossing island just before the sign which forces vehicles to the left. Please either relocate the sign on to the footpath, or remove it altogether (it does not appear to be serving any safety purpose).
• Bus shelter, stop #30776 on Mt Pleasant road damaged
• Blocked Footpath

  Barbadoes St east side, corner of Armagh St. During open hours the adjacent cafe puts furniture out blocking the street. Cyclists have to use this footpath to go north as it is the only route available inside the Four Avenues.
• Pothole on Barbadoes St footpath.

  Pothole on Barbadoes St east side footpath, south of Bealay Ave. Has been like that for a while now. Have seen someone on a mobility scooter and another person with white stick using this path in recent days. It is also an issue in the dark.
• Water leakage from water meters

  Water appears to be leaking from water meters outside 6/8 Erica street and outside 12 Erica Street. I lifted the metal lids up and they're filled with water.
• Dip in the road shaking houses.

  A dip/level change in the road is causing houses within around 50m to shake, when the dip is crossed by a bus or demolition truck etc, even when traveling at/below 50kmh. Shaking is enough to cause alarm in animals (including humans)
• damaged footpath

  The entry way to my property has been damaged by the earthquakes and is dangerous.The footpath has been pushed up and there is a hollow underneath,our cars now scrape on the footpath when we drive in.we have now been rezoned green so would like this fixed properly.ie levelled and resealed please.
• Toilets just south of pier

  These toilets have not been open for a long time (although they were open for a short time after the main earthquakes.) This is very bad, with all the people who are using the beach now that spring is here and summer approaching. There appears to be nothing wrong with them, so why are they not in use? And if they can't be opened, how about some portaloos?
• Water leak from Hydrant

  Fire Hydrant Leaking
• Pothole on footpath outside property

  We have a deep pothole on the footpath at the end of our driveway caused by the recent earthquakes. (Sitation - 41 Kingsbridge Drive, Burwood, Christchurch. This has been there since February 22. Could it please be filled in temporarily as it is a danger to pedestrians walking by and to ourselves. Thank you.
• Pathway dustbowl

  Liquefaction raised the tarsealed footpath in the February quake. CCC removed all but about 2m of the tarseal and replaced it with gravel. Liquefaction buried the gravel in the June quake. The grassy verge is impossible to mow as the surface is so uneven. The tree has died. The exposed silt creates large amounts of dust which is is a hazard to pedestrians and to health. The path needs to be gravelled, the verges levelled, the silt needs to be replaced with soil and re planted in grass and one kowhai tree. At least 6 houses in this block have similar issues. This was reported to CCC via Civil Defence late June.
• Richmond Hill Drain

  On Wednesday PM Aug 17th..it was noticed that the Richmond Hill drain was not functioning as observed at the Nayland street grating. The overall drain was ineffective to the point that the front portion of the land at 14 Marriner Street was under 100+ mm of water. The storm water gratings along Marriner Street were also overflowing. It was not raining heavily at the time, but there was some snow melt.
• Road surface holes

  There are some holes that have formed since the snow.(due to the grader going along the street) This part of the road has been fixed recently due to the earthquake. The holes start outside 111 Bassett Street and continue outside 109 Bassett Street as well.This portion of the road seems to be continually breaking away since the earthquake. Many thanks
• Road surface breaking up, water trapped in gutter

  The gutter outside 39, 41 and 43 Totara Street is below the level of the storm water drain. This gutter consequently is almost permanently full of water, and the adjacent road surface is beginning to break up. Furthermore, there is a constant overflow of water from the water main outside 37 Totara which adds to the problem.
• Tagging on Shops

  Tagging on Rowley side of white shops.
• Significant potholes in road

  There is significant pot holing along Mathers Road across from the Church
• Need for pedestrian crossings

  With the huge increase in traffic using Clyde Rd and Ilam Road it is very difficult to cross the road especially for the elderly. There is an urgent need for a pedestrian crossing to be located on both Ilam Rd and Clyde Rd. Even with the roundabout it is still not safe to cross either road. There are a lot of elderly people in the area.
• Busy road too narrow

  This busy road is too narrow for parked cars, cyclists, and moving cars to share it. It should be widened, or be changed to have no parking, in order to make it safe.
• Glass on bike path

  Theres glass littering this section of bike path.
• Ruined road surface and flooding

  Large gravel, large & numerous potholes, and extensive flooding are making this section of road nearly impassible, especially to cyclists.
• James Condon reserve trees

  Trees need pruning again (and oak tree trunks need clearing off)... we get very little sun at 11 James Condon due to height and density of oaktrees, and from those hard along our fence line with height and overhanging branches from the reserve...moss grows on our driveway and power bills huge :) !
• Liqufaction bumps

  Several liquifaction bumps all down the cul de sac...James Condon, and around in Chipping Lane towards Prestons Road....
• Large 'Pothole'

  Inner side of West bound lane, adjacent to the bus stop, has been a large pothole here for a number of years now, a lot of cars move onto the median strip to avoid.
• Water leak

  There is a water leak outside 111 Bassett Street. It was a slight/slow leak after Mondays earthquake but it is getting bigger by the day. It is now pouring out across the footpath, this is also dangerous at night/morning when it freezes.
• There is a big hole outside 111 Bassett Street

  A big hole has formed due to the june earthquake outside 111 Bassett Street, we also still have no water so just want to make sure the council is aware of this
• Cycleway surface badly damaged as a result of earthquake

  There are a number of areas of broken surface and associated potholes along the cycleway between Glandovey Road and Matai Street.
• Moss growing on the road

  There is a lot of moss growing on this and surrounding roads. We loose tracktion in our cars and bicycles. I have fallen off my bike while turning into my driveway.
• Broken water meter box lid - hazard

  Yellow lid of pavement water meter box for 254 St/Asaph (now a Wilsons car park) is broken and created a hole that could trip or cut pedestrians. We are making a temporary garden from next week = 17 May, on land adjacent (frontage of car park) which will increase foot traffic and thus risk of injury. Your help appreciated.
• footbridge buckling and asphalt slump

  The bridge has popped up from the footpath after the earthquake (as have so many) leaving a slump and abrupt bump . Had recently been repaired too......
• Earthquake potholes corner Purchas & Geraldine Streets

  Large and deep potholes on Purchas Street (at intersection with Geraldine Street). Created by the earthquake.
• Pothole developing at junction with Seton St.
• Large pothole developing on west side close to give way sign.
• Liquifaction Bump

  There is a liquifaction bump in the middle of the road, which cannot be seen at night and is high enough to cause serious damage to a car.
• Unsealed section of cycle path

  Earthquake-damaged bridge- main carriageway now sealed but not cycle path - loose gravel is a hazard.
• Deep pot hole on Kilmarnock St

  On the East bound lane pothole means that traffic veer left into the cycle lane to straddle it
• broken water meter box lid - hazard to pedestrians

  The black plastic water meter box lid is breaking (but yet to collapse), an accident hazard on the way - path here on North side of Lincoln Road is used regularly by a blind pedestrian, and this hazard was spotted by sighted journalist interviewing her for The Press newspaper. Close by the trees overhang path so blind walkers get a faceful of branches too!
• rock debris post rock removal

  Hi there, I hit a sizeable rock that buckled my front wheel and blew the tyre on descending Evans Pass on Wednesday morning. There was quite a bit of debris on the road after rock removal post earthquake. Will launder underwear at own cost:) P.s. picture of bike and hound added to raise a smile and he looks cute.
• Earthqauke Damage pot hole in front of Driveway

  CCC did have cones marking this pot hole, however someone over the weekend has removed them. This hole really needs fixing rather than putting more cones back! CCC have been advised.
• cycleway marking has been removed

  A hazard has been created to cyclists where two vehicle lanes merge into one at this point leaving no room for cyclists
• Bus shelter being removed

  Why is the bus shelter being removed at 86 Pages Road.
• Rubbish dumped beside Heathcote Towpath, approx. 1008 Ferry Road
• Broken fence opposite 14 St Andrews Hill Road
• Tripping hazard of collapsing meter box in pavement

  Black plastic water meter box is distorted and lid liable to fall in, on Salisbury St pavement close to new public mini-park 'Victoria Green'. The damage preceeded creation of park (probably when buildings were demolished or pavement resurfaced)and was previously reported to CCC by locals.
• Give way to the right rule not working

  The give way to the right rule does not work well AT ALL on this west stretch of Latimer Square. To take the right of way on the north end as a cyclist is inviting certain death (or a prang for a driver) and at the south intersection with hereford everyone wants to give way to each other. Please could the council consider putting Give Way signs at either end of this minor street, giving priority to collector roads Hereford and Gloucester. I dread biking this bit of road and have had several near misses and abuse from drivers
• Broken Glass in cycle lane

  Broken glass in cycle lane forcing cyclists into traffic
• Leaking Water Toby

  Main water toby at 21 Cherrywood is full of water. Suspect loeak has been caused during earthquake.
• Vandalism of astrolabe and pedestal

  The astrolabe in the centre of the rose garden of Abberley Park has been knocked off its pedestal. The limestone pedestal has been badly damaged.
• Loading zone sign knocked down outside Nood, Cashel St
• Unsealed footpath after Chorus maintenance

  There is an unsealed patch on the footpath outside 114 McCormacks Bay Road that was left unsealed after Chorus maintenance. The maintenance was completed prior to Xmas.
• Small pothole

  There is a small (300MM) pothole at the entrance to Basil Place of McCormacks Bay Road.
• Broken traffic pole
• Missing drain grate

  Missing drain grate near 171 Aldwins Road
• Tully Lane sign post broken

  The wooden sign post for Tully Lane has snapped off at ground level. Not sure if this is due to wind or vandalism. The sign post is now lying on the ground.
• Rubbish dumped

  A whole pile of household rubbish has been dumped in the Hoon Hay Scenic Reserve (by the top of the Watling Track). It's pretty gross!!
• Road sign has been pulled out of ground

  Cnr Totara and Ngahere St Roadsign is out (there is someone doing this in Fendalton as I have reported 2 others nearby)
• Road sign has been pulled out

  The corner of Kahu and Kotare. Some one has pulled out the road sgign and its siting there on the ground, See photo
• Repair bridge

  Footbridge across creek has been closed since the earthquake with 3m high fence to stop people using it. <p> The concrete structure looks quite sound. So, is it really so dangerous, considering that only pedestrians and cyclists use it? <p> If it is dangerous, why has it taken so long to repair? It is a real hassle for people to use Avondside Drive.
• Car parking needs to be removed.

  Footpaths on both sides are closed and traffic is one lane but cars are still allowed to park there, making it dangerous for pedestrians. Why are we repeatedly confornted with these sort of issues? There must be a limited number of managers who oversee the contractors who do this sort of thing. There must be some form of penalty that discourages them from doing it.
• Tagging on toilet block
• Cunningham terrace/bridle path intersection
• Offensive painting on footpath

  Offensive pentagram symbols painted next to the bus shelter.
• Fence post popped out of hole
• access to 44-50 Valley Rd is rapidly deteriorating

  The access to the ROW for 44-50 Valley Rd is potholed and collapsing into the open drain along the road edge. Storm water is undercutting the access way. Major water run off from the blocked drain and ROW are now scouring out the large potholes and cars and trucks are rapidly increasing the bad state of the area.
• broken at side of road

  broken at side of road in cycling area south side of road
• Road surface breaking up, hole cover slippery.

  This left turn from blenhem road into matipo street is dangerous for cyclests and motocyclests both. First, the communications manhole cover has been worn smooth by car & truck tyres and is extremly slippry when dry and very dangerous when wet. Second, the road surface between that manhole cover and the gutter, which is the only safe place to ride a bicycle without hitting the manhole or riding too wide out into the joining road is breaking up.
• Permenantly cloggged open drain

  The drain in front of the letterboxes is always blocked and when it rains, water immediately flows over the driveway and down the hill across the road, creating aslipping hazard for cars and pedestrians alike (who also must use the road due to the lack of a footpath). The many trees in the area (some on council land) means that unblocking the drain is only a temporary soloution. In addition several cars have gotten wheels stuck in the drain while exiting the driveway due to its depth. Covering the drain would not only stop water flowing across the road and the area used as a footpath, but also improve the safety of the area(the drain is large enough for a child to fall down, this has happened once to my knowledge) All the residents are tired of this unsightly, unsafe and defunct drain which has been in this state for several years We hope that someone has the time to come and look at it to solve this isssue. Thank you for your consideration. (Photo attached)
• Street sign broken

  The Balmoral Lane street sign is damaged and needs to be restrapped to the electricity supply power pole.
• Broken glass on road

  Colombo Street, east side just south of Brougham Street
• Water leak

  Located in centre of east-bound lane
• Gutter doesn't Drain

  Gutter outside 20 Stedley Place doesn't frain into the drain outside 12 Stedley Place due to the gutter sloping in the wrong direction resulting in stagnent water sitting in the gutter all the time
• Trees need trimming!

  Putting in a separate report as the prior seems ignored, these trees along here by the rugby club are now in places < 6 foot from the path, they need trimming before the path becomes impassable.
• Smashed glass on side of the road

  Broken glass on the south west corner of Barbadoes Streets, intersection with Gloucester
• New road surface damage

  Immediately following new road surfacing, trucks servicing the building of a new house tore up the new surface and created potholes. Since it takes 6 months for the road to settle, it is hoped that the costs for repari are passed on to the appropriate companies/private individuals and not to the ratepayer. This issue was reported to the Council immediately but no action appears to have occurred.
• Grassy verges

  Blakely contractors spread soil full of weed seed, and sowed grass seed too late in June 2010 so that now grass growth along the street is patchy, and weeds and cracked earth are prominent. No watering has occurred. Six large maple planted in July 2010 are dead. On receiving this advices the Council arranged more soil and grass seed in Dec 2010 but not enough to complete the job. No weed control occurred.
• Overgrown shrubs obstructing vision

  The shrubs adjacent to the motorbike parking on Oxford Terrace (immediately behind the Price Waterhouse Coopers building) are overgrown. When moving out of the motorbike parking area it is very hard to see if any vehicles are approaching from the right hand side. Very dangerous. Thanks in advance! Barry
• Missing Water Meter Cover

  Missing meter cover at 44 Leitch Street
• Pothole next to gutter

  A moderate pothole forming next to the gutter on the roundabout. Could be a nasty trap for an unsuspecting cyclist.
• Glass on medium strip after traffic island

  Heading North East from the Moorhouse intersection, it is just past the first traffic island.
• Dangerous when wet!

  The underpass on Grimseys Road under QEII drive is in desperate need of channels down each side of the tunnel to stop water running across the ramps leading in and out. These often freeze in winter and become a real hazard.
• Footpath/Bikepath seal damaged and removed

  Lateral spreading caused by the earthquake has damaged the seal on the path approaching the foot bridge. The damaged surface has been removed but not replaced.
• Very poor broken road surface.

  The road surface in the cycle lane upto and just past dilworth street heading away from riccarton road is in very poor condition and is almost cant be used on a cycle, this needs resolving.
• Trees Need Trimming

  The tree along the shared path on Innes Road between Brigg Road and QE2 Drive need lifting. A present it is difficult to ride some of this because of low hanging foliage.
• pedestrian stop button is jammed off

  3 days ago I pushed the button to cross the street but the button would not push. This is the light used by boys going from the residence to boys high every day.
• Rubbish dumped on river bank, Heathcote
• Left turning arrow (Main South Road into Shands Road) stays red

  At night when turning left from Main South Road into Shands Road, if there is no straight through traffic heading west, the left turn arrow will stay red though multiple cycles of the traffic lights.
• Tagging on interpretation signs, Heathcote walk
• Angle parking here is extremely dangerous for bicycles

  The parking along this stretch of road is extremely dangerous for bicycles. It should be parallel parking - the angle parking is very bad idea. The angle of the parking is facing the wrong way, so anyone backing out of a park cannot see oncoming traffic until the car is mostly out of the parking space and blocking the roadway. This is most dangerous for bicycles travelling east, but also a hazard for other traffic. The angle parking also narrows the road considerably, forcing bicycles into close proximity with the heavy car traffic along this stretch.
• Liverpool St Cashel St Intersection urgently needs a Give Way sign

  Liverpool St Cashel St Intersection urgently needs a Give Way sign due to the massively increased traffic after the earthquake. Few people understand the give way rules for an intersection with no give way or stop signs. This intersection is extremely dangerous for bicycles travelling east along Cashel and turning right into Liverpool.
• Pedestrain crossing button not working

  The button for the new pedestrian crossing near Stanmore New World (the one on the east side) doesn't seem to be working ... You can push it several times without anything happening.
• Teees need trimming along length of cycle path

  The trees along the length of the cycle path from Annex road to Wrights Road need trimming. Foliage is causing me and other cyclists to duck and veer around them
• Road

  Patch of Missing Road. Makes my car slip. Got stones in my hand.
• Big Ditch

  in the next door neighbours drive way there is a Big hill of concrete and also stones. It was caused by a 6 ton concrete truck.
• Tagging on wall of SO Hotel, in alley
• Fire damage to floor of Kiwanis shelter, Bottle Lake
• Tagging on electrical equipment beside Bridge of Remembrance
• Pothole in Centre of the street

  Pothole is forming in the center of the road.