# Ash Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

45 reports at 4 addresses, the first in 2017, the latest 2026. 41 separate days somebody filed something about it.

https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/ash-street

## From the air, then
- [1940-1944](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5348&lon=172.6418&decade=1940_1944), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1960-1964](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5348&lon=172.6418&decade=1960_1964), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1970-1974](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5348&lon=172.6418&decade=1970_1974), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1975-1979](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5348&lon=172.6418&decade=1975_1979), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ

*Sourced from Canterbury Maps and partners. LINZ, CC BY 3.0 NZ. Clean CC BY decades only; NZAM-covered spots stay out. [RetroLens](https://retrolens.co.nz/) holds more Crown aerials.*

## The addresses on it
- [5 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/5-ash-street), 18 reports
- [4 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 17 reports
- [2 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-ash-street), 8 reports
- [7 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-ash-street), 2 reports

## What got reported
- Vehicles & parking, 17 reports
- [Graffiti & vandalism](https://www.chch.live/problems/graffiti), 17 reports
- Roads & footpaths, 8 reports
- Rubbish & dumping, 2 reports
- Trees & parks, 1 report

## Year by year
- 2017, 1 report
- 2018, 2 reports
- 2019, 1 report
- 2022, 5 reports
- 2023, 5 reports
- 2024, 14 reports
- 2025, 9 reports

_2026 was still in progress when this page was drawn and is left off._

## In the written record

*Leads and citations, not verified history, documents a search ties to the name (20 on the shelf; the 7 earliest listed).*
- [Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 18 June 1879)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18790618.2.24.3), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 18 Jun 1879
- [Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Otago Daily Times, 04 August 1879)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT18790804.2.24.3), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 4 Aug 1879
- [CONSERVATIVE LEADERS. (Wanganui Herald, 22 April 1881)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WH18810422.2.12), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 22 Apr 1881
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 27 March 1884)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18840327.2.23.3), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 27 Mar 1884
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 29 March 1884)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18840329.2.17.3), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 29 Mar 1884
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 09 April 1884)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18840409.2.22.4), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 9 Apr 1884
- [Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 June 1888)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18880612.2.53.3), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 12 Jun 1888

## Its file in the papers

*Papers Past records that surfaced when the archive searched for Ash Street, they answered the search; whether they are about this street is a reader’s call.*
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 05 June 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18780605.2.2.4), Star · 1878-06-05T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 11 June 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18780611.2.2.4), Star · 1878-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 June 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18780613.2.2.4), Star · 1878-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 24 July 1880)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18800724.2.2.6), Star · 1880-07-24T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 31 March 1884)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18840331.2.40.2), Star · 1884-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 05 October 1885)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18851005.2.18.5), Star · 1885-10-05T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 20 Advertisements Column 2 (New Zealand Tablet, 23 July 1897)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/NZT18970723.2.36.2), New Zealand Tablet · 1897-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 27 March 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19060327.2.44.2), Star · 1906-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 September 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19060925.2.54.2), Star · 1906-09-25T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 6 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 17 November 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19061117.2.73.5), Star · 1906-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 10 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 22 July 1907)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19070722.2.77.3), Evening Post · 1907-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 1 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 April 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA19090406.2.2.1), Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · 1909-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 16 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 01 October 1910)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19101001.2.116.3), Evening Post · 1910-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 12 Advertisements Column 1 (NZ Truth, 23 September 1916)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZTR19160923.2.71.1), NZ Truth · 1916-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 19 March 1917)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19170319.2.41.3), Evening Post · 1917-03-19T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 5 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 10 April 1918)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19180410.2.44.4), Evening Post · 1918-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 5 Advertisements Column 6 (Evening Post, 11 April 1918)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19180411.2.24.6), Evening Post · 1918-04-11T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 5 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 07 November 1918)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19181107.2.40.3), Evening Post · 1918-11-07T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 10 Advertisements Column 3 (Evening Post, 16 January 1920)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19200116.2.121.3), Evening Post · 1920-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 12 Advertisements Column 4 (Evening Post, 12 May 1923)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19230512.2.128.4), Evening Post · 1923-05-12T00:00:00.000Z

## As it was reported
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8940933), 4 Ash Street, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08940933/public/1_09fzk4yg6ubry.jpg
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8523846), 4 Ash St, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08523846/public/1_htclickcamtq.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8401147), 2 Ash Street, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08401147/public/1_vrhtfhzekafw.jpg
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8262601), 4 Ash St, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08262601/public/1_qgb5tb244fgj.jpg
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8187399), 4 Ash St, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08187399/public/1_ek9x4jv2dotr.jpg
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8185936), 5 Ash St, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08185936/public/1_5xd7vjro77c9.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7899102), 2 Ash Street, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07899102/public/1_ap9zs67t9le.jpg
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7503880), 5 Ash Street, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07503880/public/1_xmf35ow91g7.jpg
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7248723), 4 Ash St, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07248723/public/1_f9tlrmcvg0vg.jpg
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7245268), 4 Ash St, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07245268/public/1_ei587mgk1xx.jpg
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/7213924), 4 Ash St, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07213924/public/1_3po0cxjdduts.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7213915), 4 Ash St, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07213915/public/1_53hxf22z1lys.jpg

[More photographs on the Christchurch Central City wall](https://www.chch.live/wall?suburb=christchurch-central-city)

## Latest on record
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8940933) at [4 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 18 Sept 2026
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/8523846) at [4 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 5 Jul 2026
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8401147) at [2 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-ash-street), 12 Jun 2026
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/8262601) at [4 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 16 May 2026
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8187399) at [4 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 2 May 2026
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8185936) at [5 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/5-ash-street), 2 May 2026
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7899102) at [2 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-ash-street), 13 Mar 2026
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7503880) at [5 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/5-ash-street), 7 Jan 2026
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7248723) at [4 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 21 Nov 2025
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7245268) at [4 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 20 Nov 2025
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/7213924) at [4 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 15 Nov 2025
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7213915) at [4 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 15 Nov 2025
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/7130572) at [4 Ash St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 31 Oct 2025
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/6801138) at [4 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/4-ash-street), 26 Aug 2025
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/6075143) at [2 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-ash-street), 24 Mar 2025

## The businesses on it (6)

*Premises whose address in the directory is Ash Street, the commercial record alongside the civic one.*
- [4 Bars Distillery](https://www.chch.live/business/4-bars-distillery-christchurch-central-city), Breweries · 3 Ash Street
- [Mama Bear Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-bear-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés · 9 Ash Street, Central City
- [Mosaic by Simo City Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/mosaic-by-simo-city-centre-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants · 5 Ash Street, Central City
- [Saladbar](https://www.chch.live/business/saladbar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food · 9 Ash Street, (off Madras Street), Central City
- [Saltworks Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/saltworks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Business · 4 Ash Street, Central City
- [Vienna Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vienna-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés · 9 Ash Street, Cental City

## The crash record on it

NZTA’s record names the street in 1 crash that hurt somebody since 2006, 0 seriously hurt, nobody killed.

- [The crashes it names](https://www.chch.live/crashes?road=ash-street&suburb=christchurch-central-city)

## Questions, answered briefly

**Where is Ash Street?**

In [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), Christchurch, New Zealand.

**What gets reported on Ash Street?**

45 reports at 4 addresses, most often vehicles & parking (17), graffiti & vandalism (17), roads & footpaths (8).

**When was Ash Street first reported on?**

2017, the record covers 41 separate days somebody filed something about it, through 2026.

Data: https://api.chch.live/street?suburb=christchurch-central-city&street=ash-street · Reports: https://api.chch.live/reports.rss?suburb=Christchurch%20Central%20City&street=ash-street