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?
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.
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 18
The chipseal between Dudley St and No.31 Nicholls St is being completed. Here is some useful guidelines to help ensure the longevity and quality of this new surface: Avoid Sharp Turns and Hard Braking: Abrupt maneuvers can dislodge the chips. Please drive smoothly and...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 17
Traffic: •Nicholls Street, Road closure. Live footpath is on the east side of Nicholls street. •Dudley street, one way at all time, no entry permitted on Stapletons Road. Inconvenience •On Nicholls Street, Naasra test rescheduled, date (TBC). The testing truck will...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 16
Due to the weather and ongoing staff sickness, the chipsealing has been rescheduled to next Wednesday, 29/5/2024. If the rain saturates the road and it's too wet for sealing, we've set backup dates for Thursday, 30/5/2024, and the following Wednesday, 5/6/2024. We'll...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 15
As we progress towards sealing, currently scheduled for 24/5/2024 (weather permitting), we will need the entire street to get our grader, water cart, PTR, roller, trucks running at the same time. If residents require access during the day, we kindly ask that you park...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 14
Two kerb pours are scheduled this week. The first, on Wednesday, is for the North Avon Road Kerb island, with a diamond Traffic management setup for the entire week. Residents of Nicholls Street will not be able to make a right turn onto North Avon Road during this...
Richmond Road Repair Programme Update
We have a recent update from Council about our road building programme which wasstarted in 2018. Currently, work is well underway in Nicholls and Dudley Streets for theStreet renewal project. It is hoped to have a new footpath along the eastern side of NichollsStreet...
Minutes August 2024
Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 27 August 2024 Present:Murray James (chair), Rachel Crawford, Liesbeth van Bruchem, Hayley Guglietta, AndrewSutton, Nick Hughes, David Duffy, Kate Palmer, Ross Skinner, Gavin Sole, Chris Carter, AliGreening, Patrick Gledhill,...
Special General Meeting July 2024
Special General Meeting Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 23 July, 2024 Welcome Committee Members: M.James (Chairperson), H. Guglietta (Treasurer), L. van Bruchem (Secretary), C. Carter, G. Sole, R. Crawford, C. Given, G. Sole, A. Button, E. van...
Contact
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Email us:
secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
Mail us:
46A Vogel Street
Richmond
CHRISTCHURCH 8013