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?
The Critic Sports Bar Opening at Richmond Club, The Borough
The RRBA were honoured to attend Elmer’s Ōtautahi Elephant Trail opening Thursday night and see all of the amazing elephant designs.
Minutes August 2023
Meeting held at Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 22 August, 2023 Present: Committee Members: M. James (Guest Chairperson), R. Crawford, R. Taylor, H. Guglietta, C. Given, L. van Bruchem Visitors: E. van Bruchem, W. Robinson, P. Gledhill, M....
Swanns Road Parklet Working Bee Part 2
The RRBA co-hosted a wonderful planting event at Swanns Road Parklet again midweek this time.
Swanns Road Parklet Working Bee Part 1
The RRBA co-hosted a wonderful planting event at Swanns Road Parklet
Minutes AGM July 2023
Annual General Meeting held at Avebury House 9 Eveleyn Couzins Avenue Tuesday, 25 July, 2023 Welcome Apologies: C. Given, E. Nourish, P. Cotter, B. Allen, E. van Bruchem, S. Gautam, P. Boland, D. Swiggs (D. Duffy/ M. James), J. McBride - all apologies...
RRBA Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan Submission
From the Christchurch City Council: Draft Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan The Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan will provide a blueprint for how we will accommodate future population and business growth in our sub-region. Over the past 15 years, Christchurch...
Minutes June 2023
Meeting to be held at Avebury House 9 Evelyn Cousins Avenue Tuesday, 27 June, 2023 Present: D.Duffy (chair), C.Given, C. Carter, R. Taylor, J. McBride, H.Guglietta, M.James, E. Brucham, S.Holbrough, J.Miller Apologies: R.Crawford Minutes of Previous Meeting Finance:...
Minutes May 2023
Meeting held at Riverlution Eco Hub Tuesday, 23 May, 2023 Present: Committee Members: D. Duffy, R. Taylor, R. Crawford, C. Carter, C. Given Council Representatives: Visitors: L van Bruchem, M. Adams, B. Allen Apologies: M. James, J. Miller, H. Guglietta,...
Adventure Avenue Wander/ Walking Festival
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 April 2023
Meeting held at Avebury House Tuesday, 25 April, 2023 Present: Committee Members: D. Duffy, C. Carter, R. Taylor, R. Crawford, C. Given, H. Guglietta Council Representatives: Visitors: B. Allen, E. van Bruchem, L. van Bruchem Apologies: S. Holbrough, M....
Contact
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Email us:
secretary@wearerichmond.co.nz
Mail us:
46A Vogel Street
Richmond
CHRISTCHURCH 8013