# Washington Way, Sydenham, Christchurch

180 reports at 18 addresses, the first in 2016, the latest 2026. 116 separate days somebody filed something about it.

https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/washington-way

## From the air, then
- [1940-1944](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5405&lon=172.6439&decade=1940_1944), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1960-1964](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5405&lon=172.6439&decade=1960_1964), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1970-1974](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5405&lon=172.6439&decade=1970_1974), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1975-1979](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.5405&lon=172.6439&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
- [1 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/1-washington-way), 52 reports
- [1E Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/1e-washington-way), 26 reports
- [18 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/18-washington-way), 16 reports
- [3 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/3-washington-way), 13 reports
- [14 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/14-washington-way), 13 reports
- [9 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/9-washington-way), 12 reports
- [6 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/6-washington-way), 8 reports
- [17 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/17-washington-way), 8 reports
- [5 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/5-washington-way), 7 reports
- [10 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/10-washington-way), 6 reports
- [4 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/4-washington-way), 5 reports
- [15 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/15-washington-way), 5 reports
- [2 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/2-washington-way), 3 reports
- [10–12 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/10%E2%80%9312-washington-way), 2 reports
- [6b Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/6b-washington-way), 1 report
- [2-6 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/2-6-washington-way), 1 report
- [14–16 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/14%E2%80%9316-washington-way), 1 report
- [11 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/11-washington-way), 1 report

## What got reported
- [Graffiti & vandalism](https://www.chch.live/problems/graffiti), 115 reports
- Roads & footpaths, 22 reports
- Rubbish & dumping, 20 reports
- Vehicles & parking, 7 reports
- Trees & parks, 7 reports
- Water & drains, 6 reports
- Everything else, 3 reports

## Year by year
- 2016, 2 reports
- 2017, 7 reports
- 2018, 16 reports
- 2019, 6 reports
- 2020, 7 reports
- 2021, 9 reports
- 2022, 23 reports
- 2023, 21 reports
- 2024, 46 reports
- 2025, 30 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.*
- [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
- [supplement](https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2002-gs5594), [New Zealand Gazette](https://www.chch.live/collection/new-zealand-gazette), 16 Aug 2002

## Its file in the papers

*Papers Past records that surfaced when the archive searched for Washington Way, they answered the search; whether they are about this street is a reader’s call.*
- [EXPRESS" TELEGRAMS. (Marlborough Express, 20 February 1878)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MEX18780220.2.11), Marlborough Express · 1878-02-20T00:00:00.000Z
- [The Star. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1880. (Star, 09 December 1880)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18801209.2.7), Star · 1880-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
- [Local & General. (Star, 13 December 1886)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18861213.2.19), Star · 1886-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
- [Latest Locals. (Star, 02 January 1890)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18900102.2.35), Star · 1890-01-02T00:00:00.000Z
- [Local & General. (Star, 31 December 1890)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18901231.2.32), Star · 1890-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- [Local & General. (Star, 24 November 1891)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18911124.2.28), Star · 1891-11-24T00:00:00.000Z
- [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 02 April 1892)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG18920402.2.4), Ashburton Guardian · 1892-04-02T00:00:00.000Z
- [Local & General. (Star, 22 July 1892)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18920722.2.46), Star · 1892-07-22T00:00:00.000Z
- [Local & General. (Star, 27 July 1892)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18920727.2.36), Star · 1892-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
- [Local & General. (Star, 30 January 1893)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18930130.2.35), Star · 1893-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
- [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 14 December 1893)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG18931214.2.4), Ashburton Guardian · 1893-12-14T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Nelson Evening Mail, 14 March 1894)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NEM18940314.2.2.5), Nelson Evening Mail · 1894-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
- [Local & General. (Star, 22 June 1895)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18950622.2.32), Star · 1895-06-22T00:00:00.000Z
- [THE STUDENTS OF TRUTH. (Taranaki Herald, 14 August 1895)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TH18950814.2.16), Taranaki Herald · 1895-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
- [BEAUTIFYING THE CITY. (Star, 09 September 1897)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18970909.2.43), Star · 1897-09-09T00:00:00.000Z
- [Local and General. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 06 February 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AMBPA19030206.2.6), Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · 1903-02-06T00:00:00.000Z
- [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 17 November 1903)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19031117.2.15), Star · 1903-11-17T00:00:00.000Z
- [LOOAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 03 April 1905)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19050403.2.33), Star · 1905-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 22 September 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19090922.2.43.1), Star · 1909-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
- [ITEMS FROM FEILDING. ELECTRIC LIGHTING. USEFUL RAINS. (Evening Post, 16 September 1911)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19110916.2.65), Evening Post · 1911-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

## As it was reported
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8851297), 18 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08851297/public/1_3bp4ye856ams.jpg
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8648341), 6 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08648341/public/1_on0tq53u0ni.jpg
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8628494), 14 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08628494/public/1_rtr1fhmmicu.jpg
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8523336), 1 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08523336/public/1_a6ddarlv6f8a.jpg
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8296005), 10–12 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08296005/public/1_j0junaowcacl.jpg
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8190908), 1 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08190908/public/1_ges8wkm50zpj.jpg
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7930680), 1 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07930680/public/1_2c89bq7fawbp.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7723014), 17 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07723014/public/1_xo5xutg51ndz.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7722926), 6 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07722926/public/1_1pl6dmudd351.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7722897), 9 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07722897/public/1_15hok6deqv9s.jpg
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/7504170), 18 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07504170/public/1_mymtr6g0bz8a.jpg
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7478007), 1 Washington Way, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07478007/public/1_al5frwvn61lm.jpg

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

## Latest on record
- [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/8851297) at [18 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/18-washington-way), 2 Sept 2026
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8648341) at [6 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/6-washington-way), 28 Jul 2026
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8628494) at [14 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/14-washington-way), 24 Jul 2026
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8523336) at [1 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/1-washington-way), 5 Jul 2026
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8296005) at [10–12 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/10%E2%80%9312-washington-way), 23 May 2026
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8190908) at [1 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/1-washington-way), 3 May 2026
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7960274) at [18 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/18-washington-way), 23 Mar 2026
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7930680) at [1 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/1-washington-way), 18 Mar 2026
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7723014) at [17 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/17-washington-way), 11 Feb 2026
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7722926) at [6 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/6-washington-way), 11 Feb 2026
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7722897) at [9 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/9-washington-way), 11 Feb 2026
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/7504170) at [18 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/18-washington-way), 7 Jan 2026
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/7478007) at [1 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/1-washington-way), 3 Jan 2026
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/7458698) at [15 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/15-washington-way), 30 Dec 2025
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7458672) at [15 Washington Way](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/15-washington-way), 30 Dec 2025

## The businesses on it (14)

*Premises whose address in the directory is Washington Way, the commercial record alongside the civic one.*
- [Alpha Protection Services](https://www.chch.live/business/alpha-protection-services-sydenham), Security · 3/6 Washington Way
- [Body and Soul](https://www.chch.live/business/body-and-soul-sydenham), Beauty · 7/5 Washington Way
- [Canterbury Accountants](https://www.chch.live/business/canterbury-accountants-sydenham), Accountants · 2/15 Washington Way
- [Chubb](https://www.chch.live/business/chubb-sydenham), Security · 1 Washington Way
- [McDonald's](https://www.chch.live/business/mcdonald-s-sydenham), Fast food · 14 Washington Way
- [McDonalds Family Restaurant Moorhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/mcdonalds-family-restaurant-moorhouse-sydenham), Fast food · 14 Washington Way, Sydenham
- [New Zealand Nurses Organisation](https://www.chch.live/business/new-zealand-nurses-organisation-sydenham), Union · 17 Washington Way
- [Print Wise](https://www.chch.live/business/print-wise-sydenham), Printers & copy shops · 2/6 Washington Way
- [Robotron](https://www.chch.live/business/robotron-sydenham), IT & software · 1/15 Washington Way
- [Rodger Wright Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/rodger-wright-centre-sydenham), Doctors & clinics · 10 Washington Way
- [Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa](https://www.chch.live/business/sexual-wellbeing-aotearoa-sydenham), Doctors & clinics · 9 Washington Way
- [Sip Abacus Moorhouse](https://www.chch.live/business/sip-abacus-moorhouse-sydenham), Tutoring · 3/9 Washington Way
- …and 2 more whose address names it.

## The crash record on it

NZTA’s record names the street in 4 crashes that hurt somebody since 2006, 1 seriously hurt, nobody killed.

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

## Questions, answered briefly

**Where is Washington Way?**

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

**What gets reported on Washington Way?**

180 reports at 18 addresses, most often graffiti & vandalism (115), roads & footpaths (22), rubbish & dumping (20).

**When was Washington Way first reported on?**

2016, the record covers 116 separate days somebody filed something about it, through 2026.

Data: https://api.chch.live/street?suburb=sydenham&street=washington-way · Reports: https://api.chch.live/reports.rss?suburb=Sydenham&street=washington-way