MEMBERSHIP
As part of the new Incorporated Societies Act regulations, We Are Richmond (Richmond Residents’ and Business Association Incorporated) requires a Membership Register. Can you help us by signing up to be a member of We are Richmond? This will help us continue our work.
We have updated our Constitution and by becoming an Incorporated Society under the new act, we have access to funding to continue our projects, acting in the best interests of our community. Members can attend monthly meetings (but are not required to), are sent meeting minutes, can vote and nominate members and are encouraged to get involved in any way possible.
We Are Richmond serves and acts for the area of the city bounded by Fitzgerald Avenue, Whitmore Street, Hills Road, Shirley Road, North Parade, Banks Avenue and River Road.
WHY JOIN?
By joining our Association you will be able to enjoy:
- Full voting rights and the ability to nominate members for positions on the committee at the Annual General Meeting in July
- Attending our monthly meetings where local concerns and projects are discussed and acted upon (optional)
- An opportunity to become involved with other enthusiastic, hard-working volunteers who are aiming to make Richmond a better place
- A direct path for communicating with the City Council to discuss plans and policies which affect our suburb
- A lively social scene through involvement in our events and other functions
- Advocating for our business community
- Making a positive contribution towards the social, physical and environmental well-being of our community
- Learning about the issues confronting town planners, local bodies and others as they strive to plan for the present and the future
If you would like to email or print out a form instead of using the QR Code or online form:
Fill in THIS DOWNLOADABLE FORM and email to secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz or print and drop off at: 46A Vogel Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013
Any further questions contact secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
CURRENT PROJECTS
What is the RRBA working on at the moment?
Petrie Park Mural Painting Event 2
Our second Petrie Park mural painting day with the community was a success, and even the dogs came along!
Roadworks Update for Dudley Street 1
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...
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...
Petrie Park Mural Painting Event I
We had our first mural painting day with the community and it was a success!
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 27
You might see that there are bits of works happening along the new Hydroseeded berm section along Nicholls Street. We have ZM contracting, our subcontractor, boxing up the 9x5 inspection box for concrete pouring which will be done this week. There will also be a full...
Matariki 2024 — A Day and Night of Connection
Matariki in the Zone was a wonderful day and evening out for our community. A big thank you to Avon-Ōtākaro Network Richmond Community Garden and Avebury House for running this every year! We are Richmond hopped on the bandwagon to help out more this year. So...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 26
As you can see, new hydroseeding and nursery plants and trees have been planted on Nicholls Street. The greenery is making Nicholls Street look lovely, so let's protect it by avoiding stepping on it. With Dudley Street under road closure, we will assist with your...
Thank you and Farewell to David Duffy
Thank you David for all of your hard work as an integral member of the Richmond Resident’s and Business Association (We Are Richmond) since 2018.
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 25
By the end of next week, all landscape work on Nicholls Street should be completed, weather permitting. We are scheduled to pour the kerb on Thursday, 25/07/2024. Residents at 39, 41, 43, 47, and 51 Dudley Street, please move your vehicles by 7am. If you have any gas...