We are Richmond

We are Richmond (formerly The 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: EQC 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.

Our purpose is to:

  1. To establish a progressive and collaborative relationship with National and Local Government bodies and their subsidiaries.
  2. To actively promote projects which enhance the quality of the residents’ and business communities’ lives in the Richmond area.
  3. 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.

Meet our Committee Members

Craig Given

Committee Member

Craig has lived in the Richmond area for nearly 20 years and became involved with the RRBA during the residents meetings over roading issues in 2018.

He enjoys being active in the community, whether it be pulling weeds, understanding roading & access issues or working with others to help promote our awesome little patch of paradise.

 

ANDREW BUTTON

Andrew is passionate for Richmond as a thriving community of Christchurch. He moved back to the area 4 years ago after the earthquakes moved my family out. He’s loving being back!

Murray James

Chairperson

Murray has a long established business history, owning a number of businesses in and around the construction industry.

He has a long family association with the Richmond area and loves living in the suburb. His accounting background brings a much-needed resource to our association.

Hayley Guglietta

Treasurer

Hayley is a 20 year plus Richmond Local and runs her business from Richmond, Hayley is on the board of two local organisations Avebury House and The Richmond Community Garden.

She sees Richmond as a great place to live as it is close to the city, within walking distance of the river and can only see more people wanting to live here once the proposed green zone regeneration takes place.

Rachel Crawford

Capacity Builder

For over 15 years, Rachel has been interested in creating relationships in Richmond, attending classes Avebury House classes, attending We are Richmond meetings, and cheering on the Richmond Community Garden and Riverlution, and anything and everything Richmond.

She is honoured to make connections in the community through her Capacity Builder role for the two and a half years.

If you see her in the community, come and say hi, and let her know how you can make Richmond a better place to live too.

Chris Carter

Committee Member

Chris has lived in Christchurch for 63 years and has been a business owner (Alpha Preschool) in Richmond for 25 years. He has lived in Shirley since 2011. He was an Ara tutor in Automotive Engineering from 2002 – 2014,

Liesbeth Van bruchem

Secretary

Liesbeth emigrated from The Netherlands at the end of 1998 and has lived in Richmond ever since.

Even during the 3 year period she had to live in Woolston, after having relocated and renovated their earthquake-damaged bungalow and before their new house was built, Liesbeth was in Richmond every day and she is passionate about making her neighbourhood clean, green and friendly.

EWOUT VAN BRUCHEM

Committee Member

 

Ewout has lived in Richmond since emigrating from the Netherlands in 1998.

He has always loved living in this diverse and historic neighbourhood.

A lot has changed since the earthquakes. It’s great to see how the red zone (slowly) develops into a great nature and recreation area.

Ewout values community volunteer work and restoring nature.

NICK HUGHES

Committee Member

Having only lived in Richmond for 7 years, Nick is a relative newbie to the area but has quickly grown to love the sense of community enhanced through its proximity to the city and the river. He is keen to support the area’s continued growth and make it an even better place to live, work and play.
Gavin Sole
GAVIN SOLE

Committee Member

Gavin and his family have lived in Richmond for 4 years and enjoys the local environment and opportunities.  He is an environmental engineer who likes to be involved in the community, particularly around the impacts and effects of infrastructure on community life.  He likes to garden, help his wife with their beehives and is actively involved in his three teenage boys life.

2024 Meeting Schedule

Meetings

Working Group Meetings will be the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm at Avebury House. Please check our facebook page for the most up-do-date information.

29 October Avebury House 

26 November Avebury House 

 

Our current working groups are:

  • Roading
  • Communications
  • Richmond Clean Ups
  • Richmond Village
  • Arts
  • Parks

We welcome everyone to come and join our meetings and/or a working group if you prefer action rather than formal committee structure.

Email secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz with any enquiries

Minutes August 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 27 August 2024 Present:Murray James (chair), Rachel Crawford, Liesbeth van Bruchem, Hayley Guglietta, AndrewSutton, Nick Hughes, David Duffy, Kate Palmer, Ross Skinner, Gavin Sole, Chris Carter, AliGreening, Patrick Gledhill,...

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Special General Meeting July 2024

Special General Meeting Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 23 July, 2024   Welcome Committee Members: M.James (Chairperson), H. Guglietta (Treasurer), L. van Bruchem (Secretary), C. Carter, G. Sole, R. Crawford, C. Given, G. Sole, A. Button, E. van...

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Minutes AGM July 2024

Annual General Meeting  Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 23 July, 2024   Welcome   Apologies: S. Gautam, A. Christophorou, C. Doig, R. Davidson, M. Williams, R. Skinner, J. McLellan, P. Cotter, K. Latimer, B. Allen- all apologies were accepted...

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Minutes June 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 25 June 2024   A quorum was not reached so an official meeting was not held. An informal meeting was held.    

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Minutes May 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 28 May 2024   Present:Committee Members: D. Duffy, R. Crawford, C. Carter. L. van Bruchem, G. Sole Residents: C. Doig, E van BruchemOther: I. Singh, R. Skinner   Apologies: R. Davidson, H. Guglietta, P. Cotter, J....

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Minutes April 2024

Meeting to be held at Avebury House Tuesday, 23 April 2024   Present:    Committee Members: C. Carter, C. Given, D. Duffy, M. James, R. Crawford   Council Representatives: R. Davidson, J. McLellan, S. HolbroughResidents: A. Button, G. SoleApologies: H....

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Minutes March 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 26 March 2024   Present: Committee Members: C. Carter, R. Crawford, M. James, C. Given, L. van Bruchem,    Residents: E. van Bruchem, N. Sole Apologies:  Holbrough, D. Duffy, B. Allen, R. Davidson, P. Cotter Minutes...

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Minutes February 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 27 February 2024 Present:Committee Members: C. Carter, D. Duffy, H. Guglietta (Chair), L. van Bruchem, R. Crawford, C. GivenGovernment Representatives: J. McLellan (Councillor, Central Ward), J. Miller (Community Board,...

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Minutes January 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 23 January 2024   Present:M. James, B. Allen, C. Carter, R. Taylor, H. Guglietta, L. van Bruchem, R. Crawford Council Representative: S. Holbrough Apologies: M. Adams, P. Cotter, C. Given, J. McLellan, D. Duffy, E. van...

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Minutes November 2023

Meeting Minutes Meeting held at Petrie Park Planting BBQ Tuesday, 21 November, 2023 Present:  Committee: D.Duffy (chair), H.Guglietta, R.Crawford, L. van Bruchem, C.Carter, M.James, C.Given City Council: S.Britten (Waipapa, Papanui, Innes, Central Community Board)...

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Minutes October 2023

Meeting held at Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 24 October, 2023 Present: Committee Members: H. Guglietta (Guest Chairperson), R. Crawford, L. Van Bruchem, R. Taylor, C. Carter, M. James Council Representatives: S. Holbrough Visitors: Apologies:...

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Minutes September 2023

Meeting held at Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 26 September, 2023 Present: Committee Members: R. Crawford, R. Taylor, C. Given, C.Carter Visitors: C. Doig (Guest Chairperson), A. Clifford, M. Adams Apologies: H. Guglietta, D. Duffy, P. Cotter, B....

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Minutes August 2023

Meeting held at Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 22 August, 2023   Present:  Committee Members:  M. James (Guest Chairperson), R. Crawford, R. Taylor, H. Guglietta, C. Given, L. van Bruchem  Visitors: E. van Bruchem, W. Robinson, P. Gledhill, M....

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Minutes AGM July 2023

Annual General Meeting  held at Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 25 July, 2023   Welcome   Apologies: C. Given, E. Nourish, P. Cotter, B. Allen, E. van Bruchem, S. Gautam, P. Boland, D. Swiggs (D. Duffy/ M. James), J. McBride - all apologies...

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Minutes June 2023

Meeting to be held at Avebury House 9 Evelyn Cousins Avenue Tuesday, 27 June, 2023 Present: D.Duffy (chair), C.Given, C. Carter, R. Taylor, J. McBride, H.Guglietta, M.James, E. Brucham, S.Holbrough, J.Miller Apologies: R.Crawford Minutes of Previous Meeting  Finance:...

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Minutes May 2023

Meeting held at Riverlution Eco Hub Tuesday, 23 May, 2023   Present:  Committee Members:  D. Duffy, R. Taylor, R. Crawford, C. Carter, C. Given  Council Representatives:  Visitors:  L van Bruchem, M. Adams, B. Allen Apologies:  M. James, J. Miller, H. Guglietta,...

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Minutes April 2023

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 25 April, 2023   Present:  Committee Members:  D. Duffy, C. Carter, R. Taylor, R. Crawford, C. Given, H. Guglietta Council Representatives:  Visitors:  B. Allen, E. van Bruchem, L. van Bruchem Apologies:  S. Holbrough, M....

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Minutes March 2023

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 28 March, 2023   Present:  Committee Members:  D. DuffyC. Carter, R. Taylor, J. McBride, R. Crawford Council Representatives:  Visitors:  R. Taylor, L. Brucham, E. Brucham Apologies:  C.Given, P. Cotter, S. Holbrough, M....

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Minutes February 2023

Meeting held at Pareawa Banks Avenue School, 7pm, Tuesday, 28 February, 2023 Present:  Committee Members: M. James, D. Duffy, R. Crawford, C. Carter, C.Given, H.Guglietta Council Representatives: J. Miller, S. Holbrough Visitors:  C. Doig, F. Browne, S. Eagle, T....

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Minutes January 2023

Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 31 January, 2023   Present:  Committee Members: M. James, D. Duffy, R. Crawford, C. Carter, C.Given Visitors: E. Rowell, S. Holbrough, R. Taylor Apologies: M. Adams   Minutes of Previous Meeting    Finance:  ...

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Current Projects

What is the RRBA working on at the moment?

Final Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 30

Final Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 30

As we approach the final stage of the project, Higgins would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your patience, understanding, and support throughout the entire process. We know that the disruptions and delays were not always easy, and we truly...

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Minutes August 2024

Minutes August 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 27 August 2024 Present:Murray James (chair), Rachel Crawford, Liesbeth van Bruchem, Hayley Guglietta, AndrewSutton, Nick Hughes, David Duffy, Kate Palmer, Ross Skinner, Gavin Sole, Chris Carter, AliGreening, Patrick Gledhill,...

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Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 29

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 29

  26/08/24 – 30/08/24 (Mon- Fri) • Traffic management:Dudley street:Two lanes open between Nicholls Street and Slater Street. Both sides of footpaths on Dudley Street are open7am-6pm Stapletons Road/Dudley St intersection road closure:6pm-7am, one way between Nicholls...

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Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 28

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 28

12/08/24 – 16/08/24 (Mon- Fri) •Dudley Street will be completely closed from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM and will return to one-way traffic after 5:30 PM. We will try our best to accommodate residents on Dudley Street. If you need daytime access, please approach from Nicholls...

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Special General Meeting July 2024

Special General Meeting July 2024

Special General Meeting Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 23 July, 2024   Welcome Committee Members: M.James (Chairperson), H. Guglietta (Treasurer), L. van Bruchem (Secretary), C. Carter, G. Sole, R. Crawford, C. Given, G. Sole, A. Button, E. van...

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Minutes AGM July 2024

Minutes AGM July 2024

Annual General Meeting  Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 23 July, 2024   Welcome   Apologies: S. Gautam, A. Christophorou, C. Doig, R. Davidson, M. Williams, R. Skinner, J. McLellan, P. Cotter, K. Latimer, B. Allen- all apologies were accepted...

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Minutes June 2024

Minutes June 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 25 June 2024   A quorum was not reached so an official meeting was not held. An informal meeting was held.    

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