AI is lending a hand in fixing Christchurch roads

The City Council's maintenance teams have been using cameras connected to contractor vehicles to record the condition of streets around the city.

City Streets Maintenance Manager Steve Guy says they've been detecting everything from damage on both roads and footpaths to damaged or missing street signs.

He says an algorithm scans the recordings to find faults, categorise them and present repair options.

The technology has been equipped to trucks, utes, mobility scooters and bicycles.