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Majority of women do not know early signs of breast cancer

Monday, 25 September 2017, 8:23 pm | Avon

Majority of women do not know early signs of breast cancer, finds global survey by Avon More >>

Another step forward in restoring the red zone

Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 10:27 am | Avon

School students from local primary and secondary schools will plant another thousand native seedlings at Anzac Drive Reserve this week while environmental artists Martin Hill and Philippa Jones create a life size sculpture on site. More >>

Avon-Otakaro Network welcomes new red zone land policy

Tuesday, 22 April 2014, 9:42 am | Avon

“It is great that at last there is some forward traction on future use of the Avon River residential red zone lands, it is time we started to heal the wound that runs right through the east,” says Evan Smith Co-Chair of Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON). More >>

Lady Isaac named as AvON patron

Monday, 7 May 2012, 10:33 am | Avon

A stalwart of Christchurch conservation and business has been named as the patron of the group campaigning for a reserve and river park in the Avon River red. More >>

More than 18,500 sign petition for Avon River red zone park

Monday, 30 April 2012, 10:06 am | Avon

More than 18,500 people have signed the petition to create a reserve and river park on the Avon River residential red zone land, which will be presented to Parliament early next month. More >>

Petition takes symbolic journey up Avon River

Wednesday, 25 April 2012, 6:03 pm | Avon

Media release April 25, 2012 For immediate release Petition takes symbolic journey up Avon River to Parliament More >>

Labour backs park for residential red zone

Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 9:35 am | Avon

Media Release 29 February 2012 For immediate release Labour backs park for residential red zone Labour leader David Shearer is backing a petition to turn the Avon River red zone into a reserve and river park. Mr Shearer, former leader Phil Goff and Canterbury-based ... More >>

Greens throw their support behind greening the red zone

Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 8:59 pm | Avon

Media Release 8 November 2011 For immediate release Greens throw their support behind greening the red zone The Green Party has thrown its support behind a campaign to turn the Avon River red zone into a reserve and river park, with MPs and candidates ... More >>

Avon Dontes $1 million to UN UNIFEM Fund

Sunday, 9 March 2008, 11:19 am | Avon

In Celebration of International Women’s Day March 8th Avon Proudly Announces $1 Million Donation to the UN UNIFEM Fund More >>

Avon Signs Reese Witherspoon As Global Ambassador

Friday, 3 August 2007, 10:36 am | Avon

NEW YORK, August 1, 2007 - Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) today announced that it has signed world-renowned, Oscar-winning actress, Reese Witherspoon, as the company's first ever Global Ambassador. In this newly-established role, Ms. Witherspoon will ... More >>

'Heart of Asia Pin' Created

Thursday, 27 January 2005, 11:08 am | Avon

All New Zealanders have been deeply touched and moved by this unprecedented tragedy. In response, Avon has made an immediate corporate contribution of $750,000 to the Tsunami Appeal towards the recovery and rebuilding efforts in the region. But we ... More >>

Avon helps 'kiss goodbye to breast cancer'

Tuesday, 16 September 2003, 12:19 am | Avon

Please help 'kiss goodbye to breast cancer' during KISS & COMMIT WEEK, Monday 15th to Sunday 21st September More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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