# Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

51 reports at 11 addresses, the first in 2015, the latest 2026. 40 separate days somebody filed something about it.

https://www.chch.live/street/upper-riccarton/yaldhurst-road

## From the air, then
- [1940-1944](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.531&lon=172.5698&decade=1940_1944), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1970-1974](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.531&lon=172.5698&decade=1970_1974), CC BY 3.0 NZ · LINZ
- [1975-1979](https://api.chch.live/historic-aerial?lat=-43.531&lon=172.5698&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
- [6 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/6-yaldhurst-road), 15 reports
- [2 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/2-yaldhurst-road), 15 reports
- [4 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/4-yaldhurst-road), 5 reports
- [14 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/14-yaldhurst-road), 5 reports
- [8 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/8-yaldhurst-road), 3 reports
- [4/6 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/4-6-yaldhurst-road), 2 reports
- [34 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/34-yaldhurst-road), 2 reports
- [55 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/55-yaldhurst-road), 1 report
- [45 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/45-yaldhurst-road), 1 report
- [37 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/37-yaldhurst-road), 1 report
- [1/34 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/1-34-yaldhurst-road), 1 report

## What got reported
- [Graffiti & vandalism](https://www.chch.live/problems/graffiti), 23 reports
- Roads & footpaths, 15 reports
- Rubbish & dumping, 6 reports
- Water & drains, 5 reports
- Vehicles & parking, 2 reports

## Year by year
- 2015, 1 report
- 2018, 1 report
- 2020, 2 reports
- 2021, 4 reports
- 2022, 1 report
- 2023, 6 reports
- 2024, 11 reports
- 2025, 16 reports

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

## On the register
- [Dwelling and Setting, Huntley](https://www.chch.live/place/284), 67 Yaldhurst Road
- [St Peter's Church Lychgate and Setting](https://www.chch.live/place/432), 25 Yaldhurst Road

On foot: [The old road’s houses](https://www.chch.live/walks/upper-riccarton-old-road) walks this street.

## In the written record

*Leads and citations, not verified history, documents a search ties to the name (36 on the shelf; the 12 earliest listed).*
- [NOTES BY BEACON. (Otago Witness, 05 August 1887)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW18870805.2.58.2), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 5 Aug 1887
- [ROAD BOARDS. (Star, 10 September 1896)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18960910.2.56), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 10 Sept 1896
- [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Star, 29 June 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19060629.2.26), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 29 Jun 1906
- [Page 7 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 16 January 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19090116.2.101.3), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 16 Jan 1909
- [Page 7 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 26 June 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19090626.2.66.6), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 26 Jun 1909
- [THE MOTOR-CAR FATALITY. (Star, 02 November 1909)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19091102.2.57), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 2 Nov 1909
- [CHRISTCHURCH DAY BY DAY. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 April 1913)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG19130418.2.4.1), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 18 Apr 1913
- [ROLL OF HONOUR (Otago Daily Times 25-6-1917)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/ODT19170625.2.3), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 25 Jun 1917
- [KNOCKED DOWN SY MOTOR CAR. (Ashburton Guardian, 31 May 1919)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG19190531.2.42.6), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 31 May 1919
- [LOCAL AND GENERAL. (Ashburton Guardian, 18 August 1921)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG19210818.2.18), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 18 Aug 1921
- [BODY IDENTIFIED (Evening Post, 09 November 1926)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19261109.2.48), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 9 Nov 1926
- [CHRISTCHURCH MOTORING FATALITY (Evening Post, 10 November 1926)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19261110.2.47), [Papers Past](https://www.chch.live/collection/papers-past), 10 Nov 1926

## Its file in the papers

*Papers Past records that surfaced when the archive searched for Yaldhurst Road, they answered the search; whether they are about this street is a reader’s call.*
- [The Evening Post. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1867. (Evening Post, 30 October 1867)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP18671030.2.4), Evening Post · 1867-10-30T00:00:00.000Z
- [Magisterial. (Star, 04 May 1869)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18690504.2.11), Star · 1869-05-04T00:00:00.000Z
- [CANTERBURY POSTAL GUIDE. (Star, 07 July 1869)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18690707.2.11), Star · 1869-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
- [CANTERBURY POSTAL GUIDE, (Star, 08 February 1870)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18700208.2.16), Star · 1870-02-08T00:00:00.000Z
- [CANTERBURY POSTAL GUIDE. (Star, 27 January 1871)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18710127.2.14), Star · 1871-01-27T00:00:00.000Z
- [CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 08 May 1872)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18720508.2.10.1), Star · 1872-05-08T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 (Timaru Herald, 12 October 1874)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THD18741012.2.12.1), Timaru Herald · 1874-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 06 October 1875)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THD18751006.2.13.2), Timaru Herald · 1875-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Timaru Herald, 31 March 1877)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/THD18770331.2.10.2), Timaru Herald · 1877-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
- [ELECTORAL. (Star, 16 November 1899)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18991116.2.9), Star · 1899-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
- [BASIC SLAG: WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT ACTS. AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL NEWS. (Otago Witness, 28 August 1901)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19010828.2.13.2), Otago Witness · 1901-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
- [THE START. (Star, 02 September 1905)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19050902.2.66), Star · 1905-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- [TALES OF COLONIAL SPORT. (Otago Witness, 25 October 1905)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW19051025.2.321), Otago Witness · 1905-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
- [Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 07 July 1906)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS19060707.2.94.1), Star · 1906-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
- [NAVAL CASUALTIES (Evening Post, 30 November 1943)](https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/EP19431130.2.95), Evening Post · 1943-11-30T00:00:00.000Z

## As it was reported
- [Bus Shelter Issue](https://www.chch.live/report/8391257), 2 Yaldhurst Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08391257/public/1_qxac35xw9pa1.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8391246), 2 Yaldhurst Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08391246/public/1_6mxcji9ve4vb.jpg
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/8391233), 2 Yaldhurst Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08391233/public/1_b4c88jeexobh.jpg
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/8391221), 4 Yaldhurst Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08391221/public/1_qt2znuc5ybb8.jpg
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8328322), 1/34 Yaldhurst Road, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08328322/public/1_ky9063h1hks.jpg
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8015187), 2 Yaldhurst Road, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/08015187/public/1_wnidz6ddw1rb.jpg
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7935983), 34 Yaldhurst Road, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07935983/public/1_ag73by2j5q8d.jpg
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/7510368), 2 Yaldhurst Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07510368/public/1_ry3zpin676kh.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7232006), 6 Yaldhurst Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07232006/public/1_l62ee8nt16n.jpg
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7232000), 8 Yaldhurst Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07232000/public/1_zvgnj7g2umpe.jpg
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/7198927), 2 Yaldhurst Road, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/07198927/public/1_4rtaklu21t4j.jpg
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/6874506), 8 Yaldhurst Rd, https://snapsendsolve-reports.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/images/06874506/public/1_17ob7m76u9tj.jpg

[More photographs on the Upper Riccarton wall](https://www.chch.live/wall?suburb=upper-riccarton)

## Latest on record
- [Bus Shelter Issue](https://www.chch.live/report/8391257) at [2 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/2-yaldhurst-road), 10 Jun 2026
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8391246) at [2 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/2-yaldhurst-road), 10 Jun 2026
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/8391233) at [2 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/2-yaldhurst-road), 10 Jun 2026
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/8391221) at [4 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/4-yaldhurst-road), 10 Jun 2026
- [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/8328322) at [1/34 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/1-34-yaldhurst-road), 29 May 2026
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/8015187) at [2 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/2-yaldhurst-road), 1 Apr 2026
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/7935983) at [34 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/34-yaldhurst-road), 19 Mar 2026
- [Traffic Signals](https://www.chch.live/report/7614574) at [4 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/4-yaldhurst-road), 25 Jan 2026
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/7510368) at [2 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/2-yaldhurst-road), 8 Jan 2026
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7232006) at [6 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/6-yaldhurst-road), 18 Nov 2025
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/7232000) at [8 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/8-yaldhurst-road), 18 Nov 2025
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/7198927) at [2 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/2-yaldhurst-road), 12 Nov 2025
- [Accessibility](https://www.chch.live/report/6874506) at [8 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/8-yaldhurst-road), 10 Sept 2025
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/6649370) at [2 Yaldhurst Rd](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/2-yaldhurst-road), 24 Jul 2025
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/6505815) at [4 Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton/4-yaldhurst-road), 21 Jun 2025

## The businesses on it (3)

*Premises whose address in the directory is Yaldhurst Road, the commercial record alongside the civic one.*
- [Horse and Jockey](https://www.chch.live/business/horse-and-jockey-upper-riccarton), Bars & pubs · 8 Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton
- [Riccarton Clinic](https://www.chch.live/business/riccarton-clinic-upper-riccarton), Doctors & clinics · 4 Yaldhurst Road
- [Riccarton Clinic and After Hours](https://www.chch.live/business/riccarton-clinic-and-after-hours-upper-riccarton), Doctors & clinics · 4 Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton

## The crash record on it

NZTA’s record names the street in 9 crashes that hurt somebody since 2006, 1 seriously hurt, nobody killed.

The corner the record returns to: [Curletts Road & Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/crashes/curletts-road-and-yaldhurst-road), 36 crashes pinned to the pairing, 1 killed.

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

## Questions, answered briefly

**Where is Yaldhurst Road?**

In [Upper Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/upper-riccarton), Christchurch, New Zealand.

**What gets reported on Yaldhurst Road?**

51 reports at 11 addresses, most often graffiti & vandalism (23), roads & footpaths (15), rubbish & dumping (6).

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

2015, the record covers 40 separate days somebody filed something about it, through 2026.

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

[Curletts Road and Yaldhurst Road](https://www.chch.live/crashes/curletts-road-and-yaldhurst-road), 36 police-reported crashes at the pairing, 1 of them fatal.

**What heritage places are on Yaldhurst Road?**

[Dwelling and Setting, Huntley](https://www.chch.live/place/284), [St Peter's Church Lychgate and Setting](https://www.chch.live/place/432).

Data: https://api.chch.live/street?suburb=upper-riccarton&street=yaldhurst-road · Reports: https://api.chch.live/reports.rss?suburb=Upper%20Riccarton&street=yaldhurst-road