We are Richmond (formerly Richmond Residents’ and Business Association) grew out of the need for locals to have more say in what was happening to our suburb, and was formed in 2018.

The community has had to endure many disruptive events after the Red Zone changes: Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake issues; as is where is houses; poorly executed roading projects impacting our central business area; prolonged Dudley Creek remediation taking 18 months longer than expected; the MOE decisions to close schools; and the installation of multiple Housing New Zealand developments.

The collective impact of these events eventually prompted the community to stand up and state that they had had enough.

Since then, it has grown into an organisation that not only helps take action for residents, but to make Richmond a better place by positive actions, bringing community organisations together, and running local events.