Richmond Residents & Business Association
The Richmond Residents and Business Association grew out of the need for locals to have more say in what was happening to our suburb.
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 inappropriate Housing New Zealand developments.
The collective impact of these events eventually prompted the community to stand up and state that they had had enough.
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 either Avebury House (9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave), the Richmond Club (75 London Street), or Riverlution Eco Hub (46A Vogel Street). See more details below on the location of our next meeting.
We welcome and encourage any residents, landowners and business owners with interests in Richmond to come along.
Meet our Committee Members
Craig Given
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.
David Duffy
Chairperson
David has lived in Richmond for over 50 years and is passionate about getting the current roading issues completed and the cones out of our suburb.
David has extensive experience in strategic planning which is a great asset to our team.
Murray James
Treasurer
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
Member
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.
Chris Carter
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
Member
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.
Rachel Crawford
Capacity Builder/ Secretary
For nearly a decade Rachel has been interested in creating relationships in Richmond, by attending classes and events at Avebury House, attending RRBA meetings as a resident, and cheering on the Richmond Community Garden, and anything and everything Richmond.
She feels honoured to make connections in the community through her Capacity Builder role in the last year and a half, and also as secretary.
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.
2024 Meeting Schedule
Meetings
Working Group Meetings will be the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm at various Richmond locations. 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 out meetings and/or a working group if you prefer action rather than formal committee structure.
Email secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz with any enquiries
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 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 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 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 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 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,...
Minutes September 2020
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 22 September, 2020 CLICK HERE
Minutes July 2020
Minutes of the Meeting held at Avebury House, Tuesday, 28 July, 2020 Present: Committee Members: V.Brown (chair), D.Duffy, (secretary), M.James (treasurer)C. Given, H.Guglietta, A.Hart, G.Partridge, A.Crook Residents: M.Keith, C.Paintin, S.Williams Visitors:...
Minutes June AGM 2020
Richmond Resident’s and Business Association 2nd Annual General Meeting Held at Avebury House Tuesday 23 June, 2020 Present: V.Brown, A.Crook, C.Doig, D.Duffy, C.Given, H.Guglietta, A.Hart, J.Hawkey, M.James, D.Kolien, G.Partridge, D.Plesore, D.Swiggs,...
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:...
2020 AGM CHAIR REPORT
AGM Report JUNE 2020 PO Box 26-097, Christchurch, 8013 secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz Introduction: The Richmond Resident and Business Association has had another successful year as an association of volunteers working together with council representatives to...
Minutes May 2020
WE ARE RICHMOND (RICHMOND RESIDENTS’ & BUSINESS ASSOCIATION) Meeting Location and date: Tuesday 26th May, 2020, Via ZOOM Present: Committee: V.Ware (Chairperson), D.Duffy (secretary), M.James (treasurer), A.Crook, C.Given, H.Guglietta, A.Hart, J.McBride,...
Minutes April 2020
Minutes for the meeting held through a Zoom link Tuesday 28 April, 2020 Present: Committee: V.Ware (Chairperson), D.Duffy (secretary), M.James (treasurer), A.Crook, C.Given, H.Guglietta, A.Hart, J.McBride, G.Partridge. City Council: R.Faimolo (Central Ward),...
Minutes March 2020
Hello Everyone, Please find attached a copy of the minutes from last Months meeting. Regards, DavidRICHMOND RESIDENTS’ & BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Minutes of the meeting held online 7.00 p.m. - Tuesday 24 March, 2020 Meeting Minutes Present:...
Minutes February 2020
Hello Everyone, Please find attached a copy of the minutes from last Months meeting. Regards, David RICHMOND RESIDENTS’ & BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Minutes of the meeting held at Avebury House 7.00 p.m. - Tuesday 25 February, 2020 Meeting Minutes...
Minutes January 2020
Hello Everyone, Please find attached a copy of the minutes from last Months meeting. Regards, DavidRICHMOND RESIDENTS’ & BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Minutes of the meeting held at Avebury House 7.00 p.m. - Tuesday 21 January, 2020 Meeting Minutes...
Current Projects
What is the RRBA working on at the moment?
Swanns Road Parklet Working Bee Part 2
The RRBA co-hosted a wonderful planting event at Swanns Road Parklet again midweek this time.
Swanns Road Parklet Working Bee Part 1
The RRBA co-hosted a wonderful planting event at Swanns Road Parklet
Minutes AGM July 2023
Annual General Meeting held at Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 25 July, 2023 Welcome Apologies: C. Given, E. Nourish, P. Cotter, B. Allen, E. van Bruchem, S. Gautam, P. Boland, D. Swiggs (D. Duffy/ M. James), J. McBride - all apologies...
RRBA Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan Submission
From the Christchurch City Council: Draft Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan The Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan will provide a blueprint for how we will accommodate future population and business growth in our sub-region. Over the past 15 years, Christchurch...
Minutes June 2023
Meeting to be held at Avebury House 9 Evelyn Cousins Avenue Tuesday, 27 June, 2023 Present: D.Duffy (chair), C.Given, C. Carter, R. Taylor, J. McBride, H.Guglietta, M.James, E. Brucham, S.Holbrough, J.Miller Apologies: R.Crawford Minutes of Previous Meeting Finance:...
Minutes May 2023
Meeting held at Riverlution Eco Hub Tuesday, 23 May, 2023 Present: Committee Members: D. Duffy, R. Taylor, R. Crawford, C. Carter, C. Given Council Representatives: Visitors: L van Bruchem, M. Adams, B. Allen Apologies: M. James, J. Miller, H. Guglietta,...
Adventure Avenue Wander/ Walking Festival
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 April 2023
Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 25 April, 2023 Present: Committee Members: D. Duffy, C. Carter, R. Taylor, R. Crawford, C. Given, H. Guglietta Council Representatives: Visitors: B. Allen, E. van Bruchem, L. van Bruchem Apologies: S. Holbrough, M....
Richmond Gala–RRBA Engagement and Children’s Play Space
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 March 2023
Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 28 March, 2023 Present: Committee Members: D. DuffyC. Carter, R. Taylor, J. McBride, R. Crawford Council Representatives: Visitors: R. Taylor, L. Brucham, E. Brucham Apologies: C.Given, P. Cotter, S. Holbrough, M....
Contact
Get in touch with us.
Email us:
secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
Mail us:
PO Box 26115
North Avon
CHRISTCHURCH 8013