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

Having only lived in Richmond for 7 years, Nick is a relative newbie to the area but has quickly grown to love the sense of community enhanced through its proximity to the city and the river. He is keen to support the area’s continued growth and make it an even better place to live, work and play.

Current Projects

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Minutes AGM July 2024

Minutes AGM July 2024

Annual General Meeting  Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 23 July, 2024   Welcome   Apologies: S. Gautam, A. Christophorou, C. Doig, R. Davidson, M. Williams, R. Skinner, J. McLellan, P. Cotter, K. Latimer, B. Allen- all apologies were accepted...

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Minutes June 2024

Minutes June 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 25 June 2024   A quorum was not reached so an official meeting was not held. An informal meeting was held.    

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Minutes May 2024

Minutes May 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 28 May 2024   Present:Committee Members: D. Duffy, R. Crawford, C. Carter. L. van Bruchem, G. Sole Residents: C. Doig, E van BruchemOther: I. Singh, R. Skinner   Apologies: R. Davidson, H. Guglietta, P. Cotter, J....

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Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 13

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...

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Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 12

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...

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Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 11

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 11

Traffic: Nicholls Street, Road closure. West side Footpath open. (Residents living on Nicholls st, regarding your access, please check Road Closure Disruption Minimisation Plan- Nicholl st 050424) Dudley street, one way at all time, no entry permitted on Stapleton...

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Minutes April 2024

Minutes April 2024

Meeting to be held at Avebury House Tuesday, 23 April 2024   Present:    Committee Members: C. Carter, C. Given, D. Duffy, M. James, R. Crawford   Council Representatives: R. Davidson, J. McLellan, S. HolbroughResidents: A. Button, G. SoleApologies: H....

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Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 10

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 10

Traffic: Nicholls Street one-way on 8/4-9/4, no entry permitted on North Avon RoadRoad closure from 10/4 Dudley street, one way at all time, no entry permitted on Stapleton Road. Inconvenience: #50,51,51A,1/53,2/53,54,55,57,58 (Kane will inform you the day before, to...

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Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 9

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 9

Traffic: Traffic on both Nicholls Street and Dudley street are set up as one-way, and no entry permitted on North Avon Road and Stapleton Road. Inconvenience: Property access including residents on East side of Nicholls st. We plan to do a kerb pour on Thurs, 4/4/24....

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