We are Richmond
We are Richmond (formerly The Richmond Residents and Business Association) grew out of the need for locals to have more say in what was happening to our suburb, and was formed in 2018.
The community has had to endure many disruptive events after the Red Zone changes: EQC issues; as is where is houses; poorly executed roading projects impacting our central business area; prolonged Dudley Creek remediation taking 18 months longer than expected; the MOE decisions to close schools; and the installation of multiple Housing New Zealand developments.
The collective impact of these events eventually prompted the community to stand up and state that they had had enough.
Since then, it has grown into an organisation that not only helps take action for residents, but to make Richmond a better place by positive actions, bringing community organisations together, and running local events.
Our purpose is to:
- To establish a progressive and collaborative relationship with National and Local Government bodies and their subsidiaries.
- To actively promote projects which enhance the quality of the residents’ and business communities’ lives in the Richmond area.
- To provide a forum for the consideration and development and advancement of ideas which meet 1 and 2 above.
We meet at 7pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Avebury House (9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave).
We welcome and encourage any Richmond residents, landowners, business owners and those working for Richmond organisations to come along.
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.
ANDREW BUTTON
Andrew is passionate for Richmond as a thriving community of Christchurch. He moved back to the area 4 years ago after the earthquakes moved my family out. He’s loving being back!
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.
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.
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.
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
GAVIN SOLE
Committee Member
2024 Meeting Schedule
Meetings
Working Group Meetings will be the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm at Avebury House. Please check our facebook page for the most up-do-date information.
Our current working groups are:
- Roading
- Communications
- Richmond Clean Ups
- Richmond Village
- Arts
- Parks
We welcome everyone to come and join our meetings and/or a working group if you prefer action rather than formal committee structure.
Email secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz with any enquiries
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....
Minutes October 2022
Meeting MinutesMeeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 25 Oct, 2022Present:Committee Members: H. Guglietta, M. James, D. Duffy, R. Crawford, C. CarterVisitors: J. Miller, J. McLellan, M. AdamsApologies: S. Holborough, C.Given, S. Gautam Minutes of Previous Meeting...
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 August AGM 2022
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING RICHMOND RESIDENTS’ and BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 30 AUGUST, 7.00 p.m. at AVEBURY HOUSE PRESENTCommittee–Hayley Guglietta, Murray James, David Duffy, Jen McBride (online), Craig GivenResidents– Deon Swiggs, Cheryl Doig, Karl Pado...
Minutes August 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 Present: D.Duffy (chair), M.James (treasurer) Committee Members: C. Given, J. McBride Secretary: R. CrawfordResidents: C. Doig, M. Adams, S. McPaike, C. Carter Apologies:...
Minutes July 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held over Zoom, Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 Present: H.Guglietta (Chair), Committee Members: D.Duffy, Secretary: R. Crawford, Community Representatives: S.Holbrough, P. Cotter (C.C.C. Papanui Ward), Alexandra Davids Apologies:...
Minutes June 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 Present: M.James (Chair/Treasurer) Committee Members: C. Given, D.Duffy Secretary: R.Crawford Apologies: G.Partridge, S.Holbrough, P.Cotter (C.C.C. Papanui Ward). The...
Minutes May 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 24 May, 2022 Present: M.James (Chair/Treasurer) Committee Members: C. Given, D.Duffy, H.Guglietta Secretary: R. Crawford Residents: P. Boland Visitors: Toni Burnside (Banks Avenue School) Apologies:...
Minutes April 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 22 March, 2022 Present: Committee:H.Guglietta (chair), M.James (treasurer)Committee Members: D.Duffy, C. Given, G. PartridgeCouncil Representatives: P. Cotter, A. Davids, S. Holbrough, D. SwiggsSecretary: R....
Minutes March 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Richmond Club, Tuesday, 22 March, 2022 Present: Committee: H.Guglietta (chair), M.James (treasurer), C. Given. Secretary: R. Crawford Apologies: P. Cotter (C.C.C. Papanui Ward), David Duffey The Minutes of Previous Meeting were accepted....
Minutes February 2022
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 22 February, 2022 Present: Committee: H.Guglietta (chair), D.Duffy, (secretary), M.James (treasurer), J.McBride, C.Given Residents: R.Crawford Visitors: A.Davids (C.C.C. Central Ward) P. Cotter (C.C.C. Papanui...
Minutes August 2021
Meeting held via Zoom, 24 August, 2021. The following committee members attended: D.Duffy (chair), H.Guglietta, C.Given, J.McBride, M.James and D.Swiggs. There was one apology: G.Partridge. Meeting Report: Finance: Outstanding payments to J.McBride ($1345.00) and...
Minutes June AGM 2021
Date 22 June 2021Start 7pmFinish 9.55pmChair Vicki BrownLocation Avebury HousePresentCommittee: Name Role Hayley Guglietta Committee Member Murray James Treasurer Angela Hart Committee Member Greg Partridge Committee Member Vicki Brown President / Chair Craig Given...
Minutes May 2021
Date 25 May 2021Start 7pmFinish 9.45pmChair Vicki BrownLocation Avebury HousePresentCommittee: Name Role Hayley Guglietta Committee Member Murray James Treasurer Angela Hart Committee Member Greg Partridge Committee Member Vicki Brown President / Chair ...
Minutes March 2021
Meeting minutes 23rd March 2021 Present: Committee: V.Brown, D.Duffy, C.Given, H.Guglietta, A.HartD. Swiggs (Richmond Activator) Residents: R.Crawford Apologies: J.McBride, M.James, P.Cotter, R.Faimolo, S.Holbrough Minutes of the Previous Meeting – accepted:...
Minutes April 2021
Date 27 April 2021Start 7pmFinish 9.45pmChair Vicki BrownLocation Avebury HousePresentCommittee: Name Role David Duffy Secretary Murray James Treasurer Angela Hart Committee Member Jen McBride Committee Member Greg Partridge Committee Member Vicki Brown President /...
Minutes February 2021
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 23 February, 2021 Present: Committee: V.Brown, D.Duffy, C.Given, H.Guglietta, A.Hart, J.McBride, D. Swiggs (Richmond Activator) City Council: A.Davids, S.Holbrough Residents: B.Clarke, R.Crawford, S.Langley, S....
Minutes January 2021
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 26 January, 2021 Present: Committee: V.Brown, D.Duffy, C.Given, H.Guglietta, M.James. City Council: Y. Johannson, R.Faimalo, B. Winder, K. McRae Residents: C. Doig, P. Boland, R. Thomson, B. Rogers, J....
Minutes November 2020
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 24 November, 2020 Present: Committee: V.Brown, D.Duffy, C.Given, H.Guglietta, A.Hart, M.James, J.McBride, G.Partridge Methodist Mission Housing: D.Kolien. City Council: S.Holbrough Residents: S.Arrow, R.Crawford,...
Minutes October 2020
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 27 October, 2020 Present: Committee: V.Brown, D.Duffy, C.Given, H.Guglietta, A.Hart, M.James, G.Partridge Methodist Mission Housing: J.Hawkey, D.Kolien. City Council: A.Davids (Community Board), R.Faimalo,...
Current Projects
What is the RRBA working on at the moment?
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 27
You might see that there are bits of works happening along the new Hydroseeded berm section along Nicholls Street. We have ZM contracting, our subcontractor, boxing up the 9x5 inspection box for concrete pouring which will be done this week. There will also be a full...
Matariki 2024 — A Day and Night of Connection
Matariki in the Zone was a wonderful day and evening out for our community. A big thank you to Avon-Ōtākaro Network Richmond Community Garden and Avebury House for running this every year! We are Richmond hopped on the bandwagon to help out more this year. So...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 26
As you can see, new hydroseeding and nursery plants and trees have been planted on Nicholls Street. The greenery is making Nicholls Street look lovely, so let's protect it by avoiding stepping on it. With Dudley Street under road closure, we will assist with your...
Thank you and Farewell to David Duffy
Thank you David for all of your hard work as an integral member of the Richmond Resident’s and Business Association (We Are Richmond) since 2018.
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 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 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...
Contact
Get in touch with us.
Email us:
secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
Mail us:
46A Vogel Street
Richmond
CHRISTCHURCH 8013