We are Richmond

We are Richmond (formerly The Richmond Residents and Business Association) grew out of the need for locals to have more say in what was happening to our suburb, and was formed in 2018.

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 multiple Housing New Zealand developments.

The collective impact of these events eventually prompted the community to stand up and state that they had had enough.

Since then, it has grown into an organisation that not only helps take action for residents, but to make Richmond a better place by positive actions, bringing community organisations together, and running local events.

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 Avebury House (9 Eveleyn Couzins Ave).

We welcome and encourage any Richmond residents, landowners, business owners and those working for Richmond organisations to come along.

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.

ANDREW BUTTON

Andrew is passionate for Richmond as a thriving community of Christchurch. He moved back to the area 4 years ago after the earthquakes moved my family out. He’s loving being back!

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.

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.

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.

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.

GAVIN SOLE

Committee Member

Gavin and his family have lived in Richmond for 4 years and enjoys the local environment and opportunities. He is an environmental engineer who likes to be involved in the community, particularly around the impacts and effects of infrastructure on community life. He likes to garden, help his wife with their beehives and is actively involved in his three teenage boys life.

2024 Meeting Schedule

Meetings

Working Group Meetings will be the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm at Avebury House. Please check our facebook page for the most up-do-date information.

29 October Avebury House

26 November Avebury House

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 Stapletons Road (Warden St to Shirley Rd) 4

Stapletons Road (Warden St to Shirley Rd). COMPLETED Completed the road dig out on Stapletons Road Asphalted the western side footpath up to Shirley Road Begun road construction LOOK AHEAD Begin the Shirley Road tie in works. Complete subbase construction Complete the...

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 4

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 west side of Nicolls Street and 58,60 Nicholls st may be impacted during this...

Roadworks Update for Stapletons Road (Warden St to Shirley Rd) 3

Stapletons Road (Warden St to Shirley Rd). COMPLETED Begun excavating carriageway to the underside of the road construction and begin filling Constructed the Eastern side footpath up to Shirley Road ready for asphalt LOOK AHEAD Continue the road dig out on...

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 3

Traffic: Traffic on both Nicholls Street and Dudley street will be organized as one-way, and entry will not bepermitted on North Avon Road and Stapleton Road.Site truck exits the work a zone on Nicholls st towards Dudley with a traffic Controller (TC) who has a...

Roadworks Update for Stapletons Road (Warden St to Shirley Rd) 2

Stapletons Road (Warden St to Shirley Rd) COMPLETED Drainage completed Western side footpath up to Shirley Road ready for asphalt Excavated Western side of the road to the underside of the road formation and begin road construction LOOK AHEAD Begin excavating...

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street 2

Roadworks Update for Nicholls Street: Currently, the traffic management setup on Nicholls St allows for one-way traffic only from Dudley St towards North Avon Road. However, some residents on Nicholls St are turning in the wrong direction. To ensure everyone's safety,...

Minutes January 2024

Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 23 January 2024 Present:M. James, B. Allen, C. Carter, R. Taylor, H. Guglietta, L. van Bruchem, R. Crawford Council Representative: S. Holbrough Apologies: M. Adams, P. Cotter, C. Given, J. McLellan, D. Duffy, E. van...

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...