Meet our Committee Members
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.
David Duffy
Committee Member
Kate Palmer
Committee Member
Kate works at Delta Community Support Trust – a local, grassroots community organisation, in the role of Funding and Community Partnerships Manager, and started attending WAR meetings over a year ago.
Already aware of the incredible and diverse mahi taking place in the community of Richmond, she wanted to develop her understanding further of the wider issues affecting our neighbourhood—from housing and wellbeing to environmental
restoration and business resilience.
These meetings have broadened her perspective and deepened her appreciation for the diverse voices and initiatives that shape Richmond. She is continually inspired by the breadth of work championed by WAR. It is a space where residents, businesses,
and organisations come together to share ideas, tackle challenges, and build a stronger, more connected community. Through her involvement, she hopes to be a voice for those who are often overlooked—ensuring that the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our community are heard and valued.
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.
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.
Jenna Kelly
Member
Having recently moved to Richmond to study, and quickly falling in love with the area, Jenna looks forward to watching it continue to flourish, through nature and people, under the care of its residents.
She aspires to be a part of a connected and active community that brings people together while improving its local area. She is always eager to get stuck in and learn new skills and ideas.
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,
NICK HUGHES
Committee Member
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.
Meet our Capacity Builder
Rachel Crawford
For over 16 years, Rachel has been interested in creating relationships in Richmond. She started by attending yoga at Avebury House, attending We are Richmond meetings casually, and cheering on the Richmond Community Garden and Riverlution, and anything and everything Richmond.
She has immensely enjoyed making community connections and running events as Capacity Builder for We are Richmond since mid 2022.
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.
Contact her on rachel@wearerichmond.co.nz
MEETING MINUTES 2025
Current Projects
What is We Are Richmond working on at the moment?
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 19
Finally, we hit the big milestone. Nicholls Street is now sealed! Thanks for all your patience and efforts to cooperate with our work. Now, to ensure the longevity and quality of our new surface, we kindly need your support by following the guidelines below: ...
New Richmond Village Sign Completed
What's in a Sign? Well, a lot! After years of deteriorating in the elements, having broken and faded signs, and causing the shopping centre to look run down, We are Richmond decided to do something about the Richmond Village Sign. The shopping centre has no body...
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...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 13
Traffic: Nicholls Street, Road closure. The footpath on the west side will remain open until the end of 29/04/24, after which pedestrian access will be switched to the east side. (Residents living on Nicholls st, regarding your access, please check Road Closure...
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 12
Traffic: Nicholls Street, Road closure. The footpath on the west side will remain open until the end of 24/04/24, after which pedestrian access will be switched to the east side. (Residents living on Nicholls st, regarding your access, please check Road Closure...
Contact
Get in touch with us.
Email us:
secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
Mail us:
46A Vogel Street
Richmond
CHRISTCHURCH 8013