We are Richmond
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.
- To establish a progressive and collaborative relationship with National and Local Government bodies and their subsidiaries.
- To actively promote projects which enhance the quality of the residents’ and business communities’ lives in the Richmond area.
- To provide a forum for the consideration and development and advancement of ideas which meet 1 and 2 above.
We meet at 7pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Avebury House (9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave).
We welcome and encourage any Richmond residents, landowners, business owners and those working for Richmond organisations to come along.
Meeting Schedule
Our meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Our next meeting, our AGM on 28 July, will be held at Richmond Club, 75 London Street.
Check our Facebook page for up to date information as our meeting locations are subject to change.
Our current working groups are:
- Roading
- Communications
- Richmond Clean Ups
- Arts & Parks
- Warden Street
Email secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz with any enquiries.
MONTHLY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Our weeklong Matariki celebrations start Sunday morning 5 July. Co-hosted with Avon-Ōtākaro Network Avebury House Richmond Community Garden Riverlution and We are Richmond. Links to the events are below:
Dawn Planting Sun 5 July 7am at Lois Place https://www.facebook.com/share/1Baua8yCxg/
Bike Ride Wed 8 + Fri 10 July 5:45pm starts at Margaret Mahy, ends at Avebury House in time for the guided walkGuided Star Walk Wed 8 + Fri 10 July 6:30pm starts at Avebury House and walks through Richmond Community Garden.Matariki in the Zone Sat 11 July 2:30-6:30pm
Come say Hi at the Riverlution Farmers Market 25 July 9am-12:30pm.
Have questions about the community, volunteering, what We are Richmond does, local events, and more? Come have a chat with Rachel, our Capacity Builder
Pickup and Plant–School Entryway Warden Street Thurs 6 August 3:00-4pm.
An afterschool plant and tidy session at the Northern entrance of Pareawa Banks Avenue School. Co-hosted with Avon Otakaro Network. 74 Warden Street.
Petrie Park Plant and Tidy Sunday 23 August 12pm-2pm.
Planting fruit trees and their understory in the “crop circles” and general weeding.
Tea and biscuits provided. Petrie Park.
What’s on in Richmond
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secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
46A Vogel Street
Richmond
Christchurch 8013