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 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.
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 22
We plan to pour the kerb between Nicholls St and Slater St on Friday, 05/07/24, weather permitting. Residents at 30, 32, and 34 Dudley Street, please move your vehicles by 7 am. Driveway access will be restored by 5 pm. Next week, the section of Dudley Street between...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 18
The chipseal between Dudley St and No.31 Nicholls St is being completed. Here is some useful guidelines to help ensure the longevity and quality of this new surface: Avoid Sharp Turns and Hard Braking: Abrupt maneuvers can dislodge the chips. Please drive smoothly and...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 17
Traffic: •Nicholls Street, Road closure. Live footpath is on the east side of Nicholls street. •Dudley street, one way at all time, no entry permitted on Stapletons Road. Inconvenience •On Nicholls Street, Naasra test rescheduled, date (TBC). The testing truck will...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 16
Due to the weather and ongoing staff sickness, the chipsealing has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, 29/5/2024. If the rain saturates the road and it's too wet for sealing, we've set backup dates for Thursday, 30/5/2024, and the following Wednesday, 5/6/2024. We'll...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 15
As we progress towards sealing, currently scheduled for 24/5/2024 (weather permitting), we will need the entire street to get our grader, water cart, PTR, roller, trucks running at the same time. If residents require access during the day, we kindly ask that you park...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 14
Two kerb pours are scheduled this week. The first, on Wednesday, is for the North Avon Road Kerb island, with a diamond Traffic management setup for the entire week. Residents of Nicholls Street will not be able to make a right turn onto North Avon Road during this...
Richmond Road Repair Programme Update
We have a recent update from Council about our road building programme which wasstarted in 2018. Currently, work is well underway in Nicholls and Dudley Streets for theStreet renewal project. It is hoped to have a new footpath along the eastern side of NichollsStreet...
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,...