Salvation Army Greymouth major Gavin Baxter starts his walk from Bluff to Cape Reinga tomorrow to raise money for the Marching for Meals charity. Salvation Army major Gavin Baxter hopes his march across New Zealand, starting tomorrow, will not only raise awareness and funds for the Salvation Army foodbanks but also give people the tools to live with honour. Supporting Marching for Meals will see the 65-year-old Greymouth man, travel more than 2000km over six months, visiting Salvation Army centres and encouraging the communities with message along the way. All donations raised will go directly to replenishing the Salvation Army’s foodbanks nationwide, providing meals to whānau facing hardship post-holiday season. Mr Baxter had partnered with food company Real Meals, who were providing him with dehydrated meals.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 30, 2025 16:01 UTC