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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 >>