Richmond Residents & Business Association
The Richmond Residents and Business Association grew out of the need for locals to have more say in what was happening to our suburb.
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 inappropriate Housing New Zealand developments.
The collective impact of these events eventually prompted the community to stand up and state that they had had enough.
Our purpose is to:
- 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 either Avebury House (9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave), the Richmond Club (75 London Street), or Riverlution Eco Hub (46A Vogel Street). See more details below on the location of our next meeting.
We welcome and encourage any residents, landowners and business owners with interests in Richmond to come along.
Meet our Committee Members

Craig Given
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.

David Duffy
Chairperson
David has lived in Richmond for over 50 years and is passionate about getting the current roading issues completed and the cones out of our suburb.
David has extensive experience in strategic planning which is a great asset to our team.

Murray James
Treasurer
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
Member
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.

Chris Carter
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
Member
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.

Rachel Crawford
Capacity Builder/ Secretary
For nearly a decade Rachel has been interested in creating relationships in Richmond, by attending classes and events at Avebury House, attending RRBA meetings as a resident, and cheering on the Richmond Community Garden, and anything and everything Richmond.
She feels honoured to make connections in the community through her Capacity Builder role in the last year and a half, and also as secretary.
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.
2024 Meeting Schedule
Meetings
Working Group Meetings will be the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm at various Richmond locations. Please check our facebook page for the most up-do-date information.
Our current working groups are:
- Roading
- Communications
- Richmond Clean Ups
- Richmond Village
- Arts
- Parks
We welcome everyone to come and join out meetings and/or a working group if you prefer action rather than formal committee structure.
Email secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz with any enquiries
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)...
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:...
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....
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....
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...
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:...
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,...
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....
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....
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....
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: ...
Minutes October 2022
Meeting MinutesMeeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 25 Oct, 2022Present:Committee Members: H. Guglietta, M. James, D. Duffy, R. Crawford, C. CarterVisitors: J. Miller, J. McLellan, M. AdamsApologies: S. Holborough, C.Given, S. Gautam Minutes of Previous Meeting...
Minutes September 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 27 Sept, 2022 Present: D.Duffy (chair)Committee Members: J.McBride, C.Carter, H.GugliettaSecretary: R.CrawfordResidents: M.Adams, H.BakerApologies: C.Given, M.James, S.McPaikeThe Minutes of Previous Meeting were...
Minutes November 2022
Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 22 Nov, 2022 Present: Committee Members: M. James, D. Duffy, R. Crawford, C. Carter, C.Given Visitors: S. Holborough, E. van Bruchem, L. van Bruchem, R. Taylor Apologies: S. Gautam, H. Guglietta, M. Adams, J....
Minutes August AGM 2022
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RICHMOND RESIDENTS’ and BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 30 AUGUST, 7.00 p.m. at AVEBURY HOUSE PRESENTCommittee–Hayley Guglietta, Murray James, David Duffy, Jen McBride (online), Craig GivenResidents– Deon Swiggs, Cheryl Doig, Karl Pado...
Minutes August 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 Present: D.Duffy (chair), M.James (treasurer) Committee Members: C. Given, J. McBride Secretary: R. CrawfordResidents: C. Doig, M. Adams, S. McPaike, C. Carter Apologies:...
Minutes July 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held over Zoom, Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 Present: H.Guglietta (Chair), Committee Members: D.Duffy, Secretary: R. Crawford, Community Representatives: S.Holbrough, P. Cotter (C.C.C. Papanui Ward), Alexandra Davids Apologies:...
Minutes May 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 24 May, 2022 Present: M.James (Chair/Treasurer) Committee Members: C. Given, D.Duffy, H.Guglietta Secretary: R. Crawford Residents: P. Boland Visitors: Toni Burnside (Banks Avenue School) Apologies:...
Minutes April 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 22 March, 2022 Present: Committee:H.Guglietta (chair), M.James (treasurer)Committee Members: D.Duffy, C. Given, G. PartridgeCouncil Representatives: P. Cotter, A. Davids, S. Holbrough, D. SwiggsSecretary: R....
Minutes March 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 22 March, 2022 Present: Committee: H.Guglietta (chair), M.James (treasurer), C. Given. Secretary: R. Crawford Apologies: P. Cotter (C.C.C. Papanui Ward), David Duffey The Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted....
Current Projects
What is the RRBA working on at the moment?
RRBA Attends Elmer Elephant Trail Opening Event for Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust
The RRBA were honoured to attend Elmer’s Ōtautahi Elephant Trail opening Thursday night and see all of the amazing elephant designs.
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)...
Petrie Park BBQ & Planting Event
The Richmond community gathered at a bbq at Petrie Park to spend time together but also engage on what they would like to see on the former bowling green at the southern half of the park.
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:...
RRBA Seeks Local Graphic Designer
If you are a graphic designer living in the Richmond area, please get in touch!
Spring Fair 2023 Was a Success!
The RRBA had a fabulous day helping run the Spring Fair alongside Avebury House and Richmond Community Garden. They helped activate the children’s play area and also interacted with the public at their infomation stall.
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....
30km/hr Speed Reduction in Richmond–Safe Speed Neighbourhoods
Richmond has been the first suburb to change to 30km per hour speeds on certain streets. Why?
The Critic Sports Bar Opening at Richmond Club, The Borough
The RRBA were honoured to attend Elmer’s Ōtautahi Elephant Trail opening Thursday night and see all of the amazing elephant designs.
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....
Contact
Get in touch with us.
Email us:
secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
Mail us:
PO Box 26115
North Avon
CHRISTCHURCH 8013