# Sparks Road, Somerfield, Christchurch

109 reports at 29 addresses, the first in 2017, the latest 2026. 96 separate days somebody filed something about it.

https://www.chch.live/street/somerfield/sparks-road

## From the air, then
- [1925-1929](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5638&lon=172.6127&decade=1925_1929), CC BY 3.0 NZ · RNZAF
- [1940-1944](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5638&lon=172.6127&decade=1940_1944), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1970-1974](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5638&lon=172.6127&decade=1970_1974), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1975-1979](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5638&lon=172.6127&decade=1975_1979), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ

*Sourced from Canterbury Maps and partners. RNZAF, 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
- [2 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/2-sparks-road), 22 reports
- [1 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/1-sparks-road), 12 reports
- [48 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/48-sparks-road), 9 reports
- [52 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/52-sparks-road), 7 reports
- [29 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/29-sparks-road), 7 reports
- [27–29 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/27%E2%80%9329-sparks-road), 6 reports
- [39A Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/39a-sparks-road), 5 reports
- [25 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/25-sparks-road), 4 reports
- [50 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/50-sparks-road), 3 reports
- [46 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/46-sparks-road), 3 reports
- [42 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/42-sparks-road), 3 reports
- [37 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/37-sparks-road), 3 reports
- [31 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/31-sparks-road), 3 reports
- [14 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/14-sparks-road), 3 reports
- [7 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/7-sparks-road), 2 reports
- [5 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/5-sparks-road), 2 reports
- [19 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/19-sparks-road), 2 reports
- [18 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/18-sparks-road), 2 reports
- [7B Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/7b-sparks-road), 1 report
- [6 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/6-sparks-road), 1 report
- [39 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/39-sparks-road), 1 report
- [38-44 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/38-44-sparks-road), 1 report
- [33 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/33-sparks-road), 1 report
- [3 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/3-sparks-road), 1 report
- [27 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/27-sparks-road), 1 report
- [24 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/24-sparks-road), 1 report
- [16 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/16-sparks-road), 1 report
- [15 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/15-sparks-road), 1 report
- [10 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/10-sparks-road), 1 report

## What got reported
- [Graffiti & vandalism](https://www.chch.live/problems/graffiti), 34 reports
- Rubbish & dumping, 20 reports
- Trees & parks, 20 reports
- Roads & footpaths, 15 reports
- Water & drains, 10 reports
- Vehicles & parking, 4 reports
- Everything else, 3 reports
- [Animals & pests](https://www.chch.live/problems/animals-pests), 3 reports

## Year by year
- 2017, 1 report
- 2019, 7 reports
- 2021, 15 reports
- 2022, 21 reports
- 2023, 22 reports
- 2024, 15 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.*
- [Aerial photomosaic of Sparks Road and Hoon Hay Road](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/maps-plans/aerial-photomosaics/1926/ccl-cs-47081), [Canterbury Stories](https://www.chch.live/collection/canterbury-stories), 1 Jan 1926
- [Aerial photomosaic of Halswell and Sparks Road](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/maps-plans/aerial-photomosaics/1926/ccl-cs-47092), [Canterbury Stories](https://www.chch.live/collection/canterbury-stories), 1 Jan 1926
- [ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 13 May 1941)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19410513.2.84), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 13 May 1941
- [ROLL OF HONOUR (Evening Post, 03 January 1945)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19450103.2.81), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 3 Jan 1945
- [REGISTER](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2000-gs6064), [New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/collection/new-zealand-gazette), 22 Aug 2000
- [supplement](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2001-gs5761), [New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/collection/new-zealand-gazette), 24 Aug 2001
- [In Bankruptcy](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2002-ba4400), [New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/collection/new-zealand-gazette), 4 Jul 2002
- [supplement](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2002-gs5594), [New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/collection/new-zealand-gazette), 16 Aug 2002
- [REGISTER](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2003-gs5751), [New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/collection/new-zealand-gazette), 29 Aug 2003
- [Register of Pharmacies](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2004-gs5744), [New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/collection/new-zealand-gazette), 27 Aug 2004
- [No Asset Procedures](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2008-ba4657), [New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/collection/new-zealand-gazette), 3 Jul 2008

## As it was reported
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9053287), 37 Sparks Road, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/09053287/public/1_02kkkdrp68v4q.jpg
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9029840), 27–29 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/09029840/public/1_81m66rkmcemn.jpg
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8910603), 37 Sparks Road, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08910603/public/1_0m4g5kd5srand.jpg
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8486054), 27–29 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08486054/public/1_gwqdrewgk3vr.jpg
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8486048), 48 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08486048/public/1_ij15dujuxeq.jpg
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8486038), 50 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08486038/public/1_gzdmle11af6u.jpg
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8486033), 50 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08486033/public/1_l57q3404pxks.jpg
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/8461176), 27–29 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08461176/public/1_xr8m12ner59.jpg
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8365069), 1 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08365069/public/1_rh5mnx7e8hev.jpg
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8207391), 19 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08207391/public/1_rt16k3uar6d.jpg
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8129790), 25 Sparks Road, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08129790/public/1_cm1a4auzyri4.jpg
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8056217), 48 Sparks Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08056217/public/1_bf6p7wbzgd.jpg

[More photographs on the Somerfield wall](https://www.chch.live/wall?suburb=somerfield)

## Latest on record
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9060839) at [27 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/27-sparks-road), 9 Oct 2026
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9053287) at [37 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/37-sparks-road), 8 Oct 2026
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9029840) at [27–29 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/27%E2%80%9329-sparks-road), 4 Oct 2026
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8910603) at [37 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/37-sparks-road), 12 Sept 2026
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/8486054) at [27–29 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/27%E2%80%9329-sparks-road), 28 Jun 2026
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8486048) at [48 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/48-sparks-road), 28 Jun 2026
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8486038) at [50 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/50-sparks-road), 28 Jun 2026
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/8486033) at [50 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/50-sparks-road), 28 Jun 2026
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/8461176) at [27–29 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/27%E2%80%9329-sparks-road), 23 Jun 2026
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8365069) at [1 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/1-sparks-road), 5 Jun 2026
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8207391) at [19 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/19-sparks-road), 6 May 2026
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8129790) at [25 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/25-sparks-road), 22 Apr 2026
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8056217) at [48 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/48-sparks-road), 9 Apr 2026
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/7576275) at [1 Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/1-sparks-road), 19 Jan 2026
- [Fallen Tree](https://www.chch.live/report/7570836) at [50 Sparks Rd](https://www.chch.live/somerfield/50-sparks-road), 18 Jan 2026

## Heard on the wire

*Public posts that name the street, relayed, not verified.*
- [Something seen — Sparks Road Wetlands, Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/402102584), iNaturalist · dylan93048, 21 Sept 2026
- [Pukio seen — Sparks Road Wetlands, Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/402102215), iNaturalist · dylan93048, 21 Sept 2026
- [Miki seen — Sparks Road Wetlands, Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/402101615), iNaturalist · dylan93048, 21 Sept 2026
- [New Zealand Broadleaf seen — Sparks Road Wetlands, Christchurch, Canterbury, NZ](https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/402101403), iNaturalist · dylan93048, 21 Sept 2026

## The crash record on it

NZTA’s record names the street in 18 crashes that hurt somebody since 2006, 5 seriously hurt, nobody killed.

The corner the record returns to: [Hendersons Road & Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/crashes/hendersons-road-and-sparks-road), 45 crashes pinned to the pairing.

- [The crashes it names](https://www.chch.live/crashes?road=sparks-road&suburb=somerfield)

## Questions, answered briefly

**Where is Sparks Road?**

In [Somerfield](https://www.chch.live/somerfield), Christchurch, New Zealand.

**What gets reported on Sparks Road?**

109 reports at 29 addresses, most often graffiti & vandalism (34), rubbish & dumping (20), trees & parks (20).

**When was Sparks Road first reported on?**

2017, the record covers 96 separate days somebody filed something about it, through 2026.

**What is the busiest corner on Sparks Road?**

[Hendersons Road and Sparks Road](https://www.chch.live/crashes/hendersons-road-and-sparks-road), 45 police-reported crashes at the pairing.

Data: https://api.chch.live/street?suburb=somerfield&street=sparks-road · Reports: https://api.chch.live/reports.rss?suburb=Somerfield&street=sparks-road