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Riverbend Refuge
Friday, 21 September 2018, 10:00 am | Avon-Otakaro Network
· A new project on River Road aims to raise awareness of the many benefits of native plants on urban riverbanks. In response to the unprecedented opportunity to restore native riparian habitat throughout the proposed ‘Green Spine’, Greening the Rubble ... More >>
Reconnecting the east to the city
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 1:28 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
On Sunday the Mayor will open Te Ara Ōtākaro, the transitional Avon River trail, not by cutting a ribbon, but by tying the two broken ends of the ribbon together symbolising the reconnection of the east with the city. More >>
A Walk on the Wild Side
Thursday, 22 September 2016, 12:26 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
For quite a while our community have been wondering when public can have real access to the Christchurch Residential Red Zone and what is going to happen with this large tract of damaged land. More >>
Support among candidates for city-to-sea pakr and reserve
Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 12:05 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
“ Massive” support among electoral candidates for city-to-sea river park and eco-reserve in Ōtākaro/Avon River Red Zone More >>
Crowdfunding teams up with schools and community
Tuesday, 2 August 2016, 10:33 am | Avon-Otakaro Network
Avon-Ōtākaro Network (AvON) has been crowdfunding over the last month partnering with Million Metres and Sustainable Coastlines’ “Love Your Water” programme to plant a wide area of stream that connects Travis Wetland with the Ōtākaro-Avon ... More >>
Looking back to the future
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 11:30 am | Avon-Otakaro Network
22 February 2016, five years after the big one in 2011, many will return to join their old communities at riverside commemorations to reflect on what was, what in many cases still is, and what could be… More >>
Community to commemorate restoration of Poppies sculpture
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 5:19 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
The “Poppies over Gallipoli” sculpture at the corner of Anzac Drive and Travis Road has been restored and moved to higher ground in time for the centenary commemorations of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli. More >>
Old Neighbours Gather by the Rivers to Reconnect and Reflect
Friday, 20 February 2015, 11:52 am | Avon-Otakaro Network
Old neighbours from communities decimated by the earthquakes will meet up again on Sunday at gathering places along the waterways of Christchurch. More >>
Select Committee Recommendation on AvON Petition
Wednesday, 10 December 2014, 2:04 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
In March 2012 Avon-Ōtākaro Network (AvON) presented a petition to Parliament with over eighteen thousand signatures. This was followed in May 2012 by a written submission and a deputation before the Select Committee. More >>
Matariki Planting Day - make a difference in the red zone
Tuesday, 17 June 2014, 1:37 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
At last an opportunity to get stuck in and start making a difference in the red zone! More >>
Seasons Greetings from Avon-Otakaro Network
Friday, 20 December 2013, 12:26 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
Seasons Greetings to all our supporters and partners! Our end of year message for 2013/14 is attached and includes a summary of our achievements to date and our key actions for 2014. More >>
NZ champ K4 crew at Spring River Flatwater Trophy Challenge
Tuesday, 29 October 2013, 2:41 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
The New Zealand K4 kayak champions reckon they will give the dragon boaters, rowers and waka paddlers a run for their money at the Spring River Festival inter-code regatta at Kerrs Reach on Saturday. More >>
New Mayor to open this year’s Spring River Festival
Friday, 25 October 2013, 1:01 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
Newly elected Mayor Lianne Dalziel will officially open the Spring River Festival at Kerr’s Reach on November 2 as one of her first ceremonial duties since taking office. More >>
AvON ‘over the moon’ with funding announcement
Friday, 4 October 2013, 12:18 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
The Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON) is “over the moon” $15m has been committed to connect the city to the sea, along the Avon/Otakaro River corridor. More >>
Lincoln study values benefits of a red zone river park
Friday, 27 September 2013, 9:17 am | Avon-Otakaro Network
A new study by researchers at Lincoln University has valued the benefits of a city-to-sea reserve in the Avon River residential red zone at around a billion dollars over ten years. More >>
Submission on Christchurch City 3 Year Plan 2013 – 2016
Monday, 22 April 2013, 12:12 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
Christchurch City Council Civic Offices 53 Hereford Street Christchurch Submission on: Christchurch City 3 Year Plan 2013 – 2016 (Draft) Response by: Avon/Otakaro Network 9 Stable Way Belfast Christchurch Co-Chairs Mark Gibson and Evan Smith More >>
AvON co-chairs urge minister to reconsider red zone policy
Sunday, 7 April 2013, 1:41 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON) is extremely disappointed at the policy forbidding interim use of residential red zone lands, and urges Minister Gerry Brownlee to reconsider. More >>
Reinventing The Red Zone - Inspiring Projects
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 2:31 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
Reinventing The Red Zone Inspiring Projects From Communities And Science Eco-sanctuaries, urban forests, wetlands, recreation lakes, cycling facilities, gardens, heritage trails, boatshed cafes, community memorials and putting the “New” back into Brighton, ... More >>
Exciting projects to reinvent the red zone
Monday, 4 March 2013, 4:01 pm | Avon-Otakaro Network
Kiwi returning to Christchurch, wetland reserves filtering the city’s storm water and a marine reserve off the entrance to the Estuary. More >>
Regenerating ‘urban forest’ shot in the arm for Christchurch
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 10:38 am | Avon-Otakaro Network
The speed at which native bush is regenerating in the Avon River red zone is a real shot in the arm for Christchurch, says the Avon-Otakaro Network (AvON). More >>
