Has fairness and equality deteriorated so much in New Zealand that mothers and their children have to walk 400 kilometres to Parliament to draw public, media and government attention to the plights our current economic system has driven us into?

Every day we see more homeless sleeping in cars, jobs being transferred overseas because of so-called 'trade' treaties, lack of adequate funding for education and health and more and more children living in poverty.

Not to mention the giant Elephant in the Room of climate change which is on track to ruin our children's future.

Rachael Thomas and her three children are walking from Christchurch to Parliament to say there is a better way. There is a fairer and more caring way than the current Profit First mindset. More and more families have felt compelled to join her.

Organising for Our Children's Future Hikoi is going great! It is our biggest undertaking by far, but we are inspired by the fantastic responses we are getting.

"We have nearly all our stops sorted for billeting. Thank you to all the wonderful people who are offering their homes and beds to us," says Rachel.

Businesses are donating food and other necessities. The list of walkers is increasing daily. Anyone can join us on our first day to Kaiapoi, walk all or part of the way or come see us off from the Square October 15th, 9.30 am.

On Friday October 7th (Marilyn Waring's Birthday) we are going to raise funds for the hikoi by celebrating Marilyn's inspirational contribution to New Zealand's history. Instrumental in us becoming Nuclear Free. Marilyn's story is educational, thought-provoking and entertaining. In spite of its age, this film is still so relevant, explaining trade treaties, the arms race and the economy. Please join us and support Rachel and her whanau in making the hikoi to Wellington. Friday October 7, 7 pm, WEA, 59 Gloucester St, Christchurch.

"This is part of an international movement for change which is demanding a serious look at the effects that the 'profit first' mindset is having on everything - from nature and water to families and communities. We want to say there are alternatives and the world is already changing. We won't sit by and let our children's future be squandered," said organiser Gen de Spa.

Organisers of Our Children's Future Hikoi are working with police and road and transport agencies to keep the walkers safe. A very high profile is our best safety strategy, so please share our FB page and talk to your friends about the hikoi.

Has fairness and equality deteriorated so much in New Zealand that mothers and their children have to walk 400 kilometres to Parliament to draw public, media and government attention to the plights our current economic system has driven us into?

Every day we see more homeless sleeping in cars, jobs being transferred overseas because of so-called 'trade' treaties, lack of adequate funding for education and health and more and more children living in poverty.

Not to mention the giant Elephant in the Room of climate change which is on track to ruin our children's future.

Rachael Thomas and her three children are walking from Christchurch to Parliament to say there is a better way. There is a fairer and more caring way than the current Profit First mindset. More and more families have felt compelled to join her.

Organising for Our Children's Future Hikoi is going great! It is our biggest undertaking by far, but we are inspired by the fantastic responses we are getting.

"We have nearly all our stops sorted for billeting. Thank you to all the wonderful people who are offering their homes and beds to us," says Rachel.

Businesses are donating food and other necessities. The list of walkers is increasing daily. Anyone can join us on our first day to Kaiapoi, walk all or part of the way or come see us off from the Square October 15th, 9.30 am.

On Friday October 7th (Marilyn Waring's Birthday) we are going to raise funds for the hikoi by celebrating Marilyn's inspirational contribution to New Zealand's history. Instrumental in us becoming Nuclear Free. Marilyn's story is educational, thought-provoking and entertaining. In spite of its age, this film is still so relevant, explaining trade treaties, the arms race and the economy. Please join us and support Rachel and her whanau in making the hikoi to Wellington. Friday October 7, 7 pm, WEA, 59 Gloucester St, Christchurch.

"This is part of an international movement for change which is demanding a serious look at the effects that the 'profit first' mindset is having on everything - from nature and water to families and communities. We want to say there are alternatives and the world is already changing. We won't sit by and let our children's future be squandered," said organiser Gen de Spa.

Organisers of Our Children's Future Hikoi are working with police and road and transport agencies to keep the walkers safe. A very high profile is our best safety strategy, so please share our FB page and talk to your friends about the hikoi.

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