Richmond blog
Swanns Road Parklet Working Bee Part 1
Yesterday We are Richmond co-hosted a working bee at the Swanns Rd Parklet (corner River Rd/Swanns Rd) along with Richmond Community Garden,...
Richmond Gala–RRBA Engagement and Children’s Play Space
What an fabulous day at the Richmond Gala on Saturday 18th March! Avebury House, Avebury Park, and Richmond Community Garden were alive with so...
Seed Bomb and Seed Packet-Making Workshop
Tamariki and residents of all ages had a fabulous morning coming together and making seed bombs and seed packets with the Richmond Community Garden...
Adventure Avenue Wander/ Walking Festival
Earlier this month, we hosted an amazing The Walking Festival walk with Avon-Ōtākaro Network guided by tamariki, called Adventure Avenue Wander....
Richmond Roading Update 2023
The representatives of the Richmond Residents and Business Association met recently with the Transport and Roading Group at the Christchurch City...
Petrie Park Community BBQ & Engagement Session
What a wonderful gathering today (12 February) at We are Richmond's community BBQ and engagement session at Petrie Park! The southern part of Petrie...
Safe Speed Neighbourhoods Submission
From Christchurch City Council: Safe speed neighbourhoods We’re making it safer around all schools and surrounding neighbourhoods. Project...
Planting for the Future
Avon-Otakaro Network, Food Resilience Network and We are Richmond supported a high-energy, meaningful tree-planting event October 19th in Richmond....
Rainwater Garden Planting Session on Stanmore Road
Last week, We are Richmond held a rainwater planting event. It complements the mural completed earlier this year, by Nick Lowry, a talented local...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 18
The aim of the following week will be to finish the road construction and complete its final surface . The road closure should only remain in place...
Mayoral Candidate/ Mural Painting Event a Success
Last Saturday, 10 September, a local Richmond alleyway was a flutter of activity as residents and families came to meet the mayoral candidates...
Petrie Street Repair Update Week 17
Unfortunately, the footpath asphalt couldn’t get completed this week due to the moisture in the materials. We have reprogramed this for...