Meet our Committee Members

Craig Given
Committee Member
Craig has lived in the Richmond area for nearly 20 years and became involved with the RRBA during the residents meetings over roading issues in 2018.
He enjoys being active in the community, whether it be pulling weeds, understanding roading & access issues or working with others to help promote our awesome little patch of paradise.

Murray James
Chairperson
Murray has a long established business history, owning a number of businesses in and around the construction industry.
He has a long family association with the Richmond area and loves living in the suburb. His accounting background brings a much-needed resource to our association.

Rachel Crawford
Capacity Builder
For over 15 years, Rachel has been interested in creating relationships in Richmond, attending classes Avebury House classes, attending We are Richmond meetings, and cheering on the Richmond Community Garden and Riverlution, and anything and everything Richmond.
She is honoured to make connections in the community through her Capacity Builder role for the two and a half years.
If you see her in the community, come and say hi, and let her know how you can make Richmond a better place to live too.

Chris Carter
Committee Member
Chris has lived in Christchurch for 63 years and has been a business owner (Alpha Preschool) in Richmond for 25 years. He has lived in Shirley since 2011. He was an Ara tutor in Automotive Engineering from 2002 – 2014,

Liesbeth Van bruchem
Secretary
Liesbeth emigrated from The Netherlands at the end of 1998 and has lived in Richmond ever since.
Even during the 3 year period she had to live in Woolston, after having relocated and renovated their earthquake-damaged bungalow and before their new house was built, Liesbeth was in Richmond every day and she is passionate about making her neighbourhood clean, green and friendly.

Hayley Guglietta
Treasurer
Hayley is a 20 year plus Richmond Local and runs her business from Richmond, Hayley is on the board of two local organisations Avebury House and The Richmond Community Garden.
She sees Richmond as a great place to live as it is close to the city, within walking distance of the river and can only see more people wanting to live here once the proposed green zone regeneration takes place.

EWOUT VAN BRUCHEM
Committee Member
Ewout has lived in Richmond since emigrating from the Netherlands in 1998.
He has always loved living in this diverse and historic neighbourhood.
A lot has changed since the earthquakes. It’s great to see how the red zone (slowly) develops into a great nature and recreation area.
Ewout values community volunteer work and restoring nature.

NICK HUGHES
Committee Member
MEETING MINUTES 2025
Current Projects
What is We Are Richmond working on at the moment?
Minutes September 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 27 Sept, 2022 Present: D.Duffy (chair)Committee Members: J.McBride, C.Carter, H.GugliettaSecretary: R.CrawfordResidents: M.Adams, H.BakerApologies: C.Given, M.James, S.McPaikeThe Minutes of Previous Meeting were...
Minutes November 2022
Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 22 Nov, 2022 Present: Committee Members: M. James, D. Duffy, R. Crawford, C. Carter, C.Given Visitors: S. Holborough, E. van Bruchem, L. van Bruchem, R. Taylor Apologies: S. Gautam, H. Guglietta, M. Adams, J....
Safe Speed Neighbourhoods Submission
The implementation of the new speed limits would fit well with the current traffic improvement initiatives in Richmond.
Planting for the Future
Over 360 Pareawa Banks Avenue students and local organisations come together to plant trees for the future.
Rainwater Garden Planting Session on Stanmore Road
Rainwater Garden Brings Beauty to Busy Road
Mayoral Candidate/ Mural Painting Event a Success
We Are Richmond team encourages locals to meet political candidates and paint!
2022 Annual AGM Agenda
NOTICE of the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RICHMOND RESIDENTS’ and BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 30 AUGUST, 7.00 p.m. at AVEBURY HOUSE MEETING AGENDA Welcome and roll call Apologies Minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting Chairperson’s Report Financial Report Appointment of...
Response to Riccarton Bush Kilmarnock Statement to the Council
In response to the public statements made about the RRBA's lack of support for the Riccarton Bush Kilmarnock statement to the Council, this committee wishes to point out that the committee has already expressed its concerns about the implementation of the Amended...
Richmond shops taking part in Plastic Free July
The month of July was all about reducing your use of single-use plastics. What better way to do this by visiting these local Richmond businesses with alternative options? At all of these businesses, you can bring your own reusable containers/cups, products are...
Nominations for RRBA Committee
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.
Contact
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46A Vogel Street
Richmond
CHRISTCHURCH 8013