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 our meetings and/or a working group if you prefer action rather than formal committee structure.
Email secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz with any enquiries
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Current Projects
What is the RRBA working on at the moment?
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 1
Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street: Traffic: Traffic on Nicholls Street will be organized as one-way, and entry will not be permitted on North Avon Road. Inconvenience: Property access for those situated on the west side of Nicholls Street, including Richmond...
Roadworks Update for Stapletons Road (Warden St to Shirley Rd)
Roadworks Update for Stapletons Road (Warden St to Shirley Rd): COMPLETED Completed removal of kerb and channel on the Western side. Kerb foundation ready to pour next week. Drainage 70% completed LOOK AHEAD Pour the kerb and channel Complete drainage Begin...
Averill Street and Stapletons Road Work Updates 2023/24
Roadworks Update for the northern Richmond area: Isaac Construction Update on Progress in Averill Street:Work is progressing well and it is hoped the major work on the Stapletons/Averill intersection will be finished by the end of this week. Work will then move to the...
RRBA Installs Wayfinding Signs at Swanns Road Parklet
After graffiti damage, these wayfinding community signs have a new lease of life and are now up at the Swanns Road Parklet!
Elmer Elephant Trail Opening Event for Laura Fergusson Brain Injury Trust
The RRBA were honoured to attend Elmer’s Ōtautahi Elephant Trail opening Thursday night and see all of the amazing elephant designs.
Minutes November 2023
Meeting Minutes Meeting held at Petrie Park Planting BBQ Tuesday, 21 November, 2023 Present: Committee: D.Duffy (chair), H.Guglietta, R.Crawford, L. van Bruchem, C.Carter, M.James, C.Given City Council: S.Britten (Waipapa, Papanui, Innes, Central Community Board)...
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.
Minutes October 2023
Meeting held at Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 24 October, 2023 Present: Committee Members: H. Guglietta (Guest Chairperson), R. Crawford, L. Van Bruchem, R. Taylor, C. Carter, M. James Council Representatives: S. Holbrough Visitors: Apologies:...
RRBA Seeks Local Graphic Designer
If you are a graphic designer living in the Richmond area, please get in touch!
Spring Fair 2023 Was a Success!
The RRBA had a fabulous day helping run the Spring Fair alongside Avebury House and Richmond Community Garden. They helped activate the children’s play area and also interacted with the public at their infomation stall.
Contact
Get in touch with us.
Email us:
secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
Mail us:
PO Box 26115
North Avon
CHRISTCHURCH 8013