Nominations Open for We are Richmond

Aug 20, 2022 | RR&BA

Annual nominations for We are Richmond/ Richmond Residents’ and Business Association are open, and due by 25 August, 2022. Our AGM is 30 August, 7pm at Avebury House.

Do you want to join a group that takes action to make Richmond a better place to live? Our volunteers work to make positive changes, create relationships, advocate for good in the community, and hold events in our area to improve all residents quality of life.

Nominations are available for:
Chair
Treasurer
Committee Member

Projects to date are beautifying Richmond’s spaces with planter boxes, murals, planting trees and plants, weedathons, and supporting beautiful spaces and parks in Richmond and in the community gardens/Red Zone for everyone to enjoy. Building working relationships with local government to advocate for for transparency with roadworks schedules, reducing litter on the streets, educating residents on what is happening in the area, promoting and assisting businesses, activities for children such as painting sculptures, bird houses, and mural painting, and speaking in front of the council on issues pertinent to the area.

We would love more members who want to continue to make Richmond and the surrounding areas thrive–to create projects and action to improve everyday life for all residents in Richmond. Come join us!

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WE ARE RICHMOND

Minutes November 2023

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)...

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Petrie Park BBQ & Planting Event

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.

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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)...

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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

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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....

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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....