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?
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...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 24
We have landscaping works happening on Nicholls Street. If we could please avoid parking cars and walking on the berms. 15/07/24 - 19/07/24 (Mon- Fri) •Nicholls Street is open to residents with two lanes. Residents can enter/exit from North Avon Road. •Please...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 23
We've made significant progress thanks to a break in the weather after a month of rain. We began sealing the footpaths last Thursday, and both sides should be sealed by the end of Tuesday, 09/07/24. Following this, there will be major traffic management changes on...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 21
There will be a kerb pour between Nicholls St and Stapleton Road on Monday, 24/6/24. Residents living at 50, 52, 54, and 56 Dudley Street, please move your vehicles by 7 am. Your driveway access will be restored by 5 pm. We apologize for any confusion caused by our...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 20
Traffic: • Nicholls Street, one way at all time, no entry permitted from North Avon Road . Live footpath is on the east side of Nicholls street. • Dudley street, Live footpath is on the North side of Dudley street.One way between Slater Street and Nicholls streetRoad...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 19
Finally, we hit the big milestone. Nicholls Street is now sealed! Thanks for all your patience and efforts to cooperate with our work. Now, to ensure the longevity and quality of our new surface, we kindly need your support by following the guidelines below: ...
Stanmore Rd/ Swanns Corner Loved and Refreshed
A group of volunteers from We are Richmond and Peter from River conservation nz helped clean up the overgrown and unloved Stanmore/Swanns Rd corner. Foliage was removed, tidied, cut and the bench seats power-washed and re-stained. Thank you to Keita from Done N...
Richmond Gala 2024–What a Fantastic Day Out!
The Richmond Gala wan an amazing community day. We appreciate everyone coming out and joining in. What amazing work done with all of the massive effort from Avebury House, Richmond Community Garden, and Riverlution We are Richmond is in charge of coordinating the...
New Richmond Village Sign Completed
What's in a Sign? Well, a lot! After years of deteriorating in the elements, having broken and faded signs, and causing the shopping centre to look run down, We are Richmond decided to do something about the Richmond Village Sign. The shopping centre has no body...