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!

Download Your Nomination Form

WE ARE RICHMOND

Petrie Street Repair Update Week 3

Petrie Street Repair Update Week 3

Week 3 see’s our drainage team pass the 50% complete mark for the new stormwater line. The team will continue straight down Petrie toward No.13. At times this will involve trenching past residents driveways so expect a knock from our friendly staff the evening or...

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Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 8

Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 8

Week 8 work plan and the key dates and impact below. We are planning for chipseal tomorrow but will make the final decision in the morning based on the ground temperature and weather forecast. Most of the construction will be finished after the chipseal, we will ramp...

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Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 7

Chrystal Street Repair Update Week 7

Week 7 work plan and the key dates and impact below. Chipseal of the carriageway is Wed 8 June and we will not be able to provide access for vehicles during the sealing, only after 4:30pm. We’d would like to maintain the road closure to public for the next two weeks...

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Red Zone Edge Housing Forum

At the Red Zone Housing Forum, guest speakers covered future Red Zone housing topics, then those attending wrote down what should and shouldn’t be in the Red Zone edge housing areas.

Minutes for 26 May 2026

Minutes 26 May 2026

Mother of All Cleanups River Cleanup

Another amazing Mother of All Cleanups along the Avon River. Volunteers from all over came together to clean the river and gather at Riverlution afterwards.

Minutes for 28 April 2026

Minutes 28 April 2026

Pickup and Plant at Pareaway Banks Avenue School Entrance

This school walkway at the Northern entrance of Pareawa Banks Avenue School needs tidying. So we ran a working bee!

RedZone Dogs Richmond Walking with The Walking Festival

We co-hosted a dogs walk with Red Zone Dogs, part of The Walking Festival. Get in touch if you want to join their dog walks!

Minutes for 26 March 2026

Minutes 26 March 2026

Riverlution Ramble – Explore the Green Spine

We joined Hayley from Avon Otakaro Network on a Riverlution Ramble, showing everything happening in the Red Zone, part of the Walking Festival.

Richmond Gala 2026

Our Richmond Gala was another success. Thousands of people came for a great day out. We loved running the Children’s Play Area at Avebury Park.

Tidy Up Session Medway Parklet

Local neighbours gather together to tidy their corner parklet on Medway Street.