Anna Para - Winner !
ONE DESPERATE KIWI GIRL KEEN TO GET HOME
Is it me your looking for???.....I want to be home this Christmas....Marmite Please see below..My Venture......wwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..............
The End is Near....
KIAORA and THANKYOU To all My Whanau, Nieces and Nephews, Friends, Fellow Kiwi Expats and Supporters... THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE MARMITE CAMPAIGN... YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!! Heres Hoping that we all win a Flight home this Christmas!!! Sanitarium New Zealand... Thanks for giving us the opportunity to partake in 'Bringing Home the Kiwis', I have thoroughly enjoyed browsing through the many profiles, there are lots with heaps of dedication. True Blue Kiwis.... Goodluck Everyone and I hope I will be sitting next to some of you on the plane ride home this Christmas. Anna xoxoxoxoxo
30 October 10 at 12:21am
Vote from the Jamie Morris whanau. good luck Anna
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30 October 10 at 1:17am
Lets get my cousin home this Christmas....!!!
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MY WHANAU in LONDONTOWN
All Kiwi Girls!!! - When your so far away from home, its friends like these that keep you grounded! x x
The MARMITE Smurf Attack...
'Take Anna Home'
29 October 10 at 4:04pm
321 camp haybittle...are they your welcome home crew or send off crew? lol
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29 October 10 at 10:22pm
P.S - David - They will be my send off crew ha
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Take Me Home this Christmas....
Shipwreck Bay - Northland
29 October 10 at 1:46pm
#320...it's been fun reading your blog posts...have a great plane ride home!! (putting it out there in the universe) from camp haybittle
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Hate it or Love It
Im all love for you Marmite..How about you???
28 October 10 at 12:58pm
three o nine....well, having never tasted it and knowing it's made with yeast...."I'm not sure!" ha ha.
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Paragliding off the Swiss Alps
Amazing View - Holding on for dear life to me and my Marmite - A fake smile and all...after all I am sh!t scared of heights!
ONE OF MY FAV PLACES
I would like to share with you all one of my favourite places I have visited whilst traveling ' Cinque Terre' Italy. The Cinque Terre consists of five beautiful hillside towns (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso) in the Italian Riveria. Absolutley Gorgeous - I spent most of my time in Riomaggiore - the first of the 5 villages. A Magical place described as 'Pastel homes leaning on each other like drunken sailors'. A trip to Italy just isn’t complete without a trip to the Cinque Terre. It lives up to all the hype.
27 October 10 at 11:26pm
beautiful pic, the building colours remind me of Salzburg in Austria, really similar. Good luck with your plight, heres a vote for you from Marie Sheffields little sister :-)
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28 October 10 at 6:28am
307........I wanna go there!!! How gorgeous is that?!?!?
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28 October 10 at 10:24am
Thanks for sharing. Will definitely have to check out this place in my lifetime. x
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WHITE WATER RAFTING
I sure did need my Marmite for breakfast for my very first time Water White Rafting in Switzerland. Im was so scared!!!!! Awesome Experience, how about a new advertising board for Marmite?
BBQ in London
Oh how I miss a good bbq back home! Im my tiny backyard in London, We managed to squeeze in and cook for 13 people on a tiny charcoal BBQ...although it still tasted pretty good!
27 October 10 at 3:17pm
296...our traditional way of cooking in my area in northern Canada is to bake a fish over hot rocks buried under the sand.....Mmmmmm!
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27 October 10 at 11:00pm
Yum sounds awesome Philip, thanks again to all my awesome friends, family and fellow Supporters xx
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BABY BABY BABY ohhhhhh....
.......Analiah wants here Aunty home.....
27 October 10 at 2:11am
Baby's got Marmite! Cute! Hope she gets her Aunty for Christmas! Another vote coming your way! #290
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27 October 10 at 3:03am
What a cute bubba :) I hope you get home to your lovely niece this chrissy x
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27 October 10 at 3:24am
Me too :) - I havent met her yet and Im def hanging out for some kisses and cuddles :):)
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SPOT X
Beautiful Northland Beaches
26 October 10 at 9:35pm
Wow you guys are awesome, thanks so much for all the love and support xoxox
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HOME SWEET HOME
Kaitaia - The word Kaitaia meaning ‘abundance of food’ in Maori, chosen for the prolific bird life in the ancient Kauri forests and the plentiful supply of fish and shellfish along the 90 Mile Beach. The climate most of the year is subtropical, the perfect adventure playground. Kaitaia is full of adventure and sights to see. With our beautiful coastlines and historical sites, I urge you to come journey with me.
23 October 10 at 3:42am
Good Luck getting back NZ! I hope marmite takes you home.
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When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do!
..Mmmm Marmite...
24 October 10 at 5:36am
Well Rome was not built in a day for sure BUT MARMITE sure gave it alot of support!....:).....Just look at those massive jars!....woohoo.....
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FUELLING CAVEWOMAN in LONDONTOWN
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23 October 10 at 1:59am
Haha this is classic! It's been freezing in London lately hasn't it!? Hopefully we won't have to endure the whole winter this year...
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23 October 10 at 2:05am
Morning Anna, dropping by to give you some kiwi love and support! :) x
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23 October 10 at 2:30am
Jo - I know small world, havent seen her since studying in Auckland. Kirsty - Yes London has been freezing, I ended up going out and buying new gloves, scarves and a new jacket! brrrr Thanks Leah xoxox
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SKIPPING ACROSS THE DITCH
The best black spread in town...
I feel like Im at the South Pole :(
Hi Everyone,
London is freezing, the past 2 days have been hectic....I think we may be in for some Snow...HELP MARMITE - Please get me home, My 3rd Winter is approaching and Im not looking forward to it.
My Darling Natey - yet again x x
Awesome work babe!
16 October 10 at 7:55pm
Pleaseeeee marmite. Bring aunty annz home!!!!! PleaSSEEEEE!!!!
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NZ HERALD Article
Marmite make the front page of The New Zealand Herald. Are you one of the lucky ones this Christmas?
15 October 10 at 8:16am
#200 from me Chick!! Keepin em rolling for ya!!
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Where are the Hangis in the UK?
Look at this - I missed out last Christmas on yummy Hangi and time with the Whanau. This is my little (big) brother and cousin on Christmas Day last year. Please Marmite I would do anything to get home - you can come to, we cook enough to feed an Army!
16 October 10 at 4:12am
Oh yum! I'm so hungry for a good true kiwi hangi. I think the ground his too hard in the winter for hangis in the UK or Europe.
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18 October 10 at 5:56am
Oh man, what I would do for a Hangi right now!!!!
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RUNNING WITH THE BULLS - Spain
Lucky we had our Marmite on hand!!!
15 October 10 at 1:52am
A vote from Leah Swan's pit crew! Good luck!
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Take me Home this Christmas
A Kiwi Poem As Christmas comes around again in our own land It's time to be together, take each other's hand A chance to share the good times in the summer sun Another family holiday's begun It's Christmas in New Zealand and the time is right To say "I Love You," and to watch the stars at night For barbecues and swimming out across the bay How lovely to spend Christmas in the Kiwi way There won't be any snow to make the land look white The sun won't set down south 'til after 9 at night You won't be needing furs or woolly hats and gloves It's time for outdoor living in the land we love Leave your work behind and have your holiday And try to keep things simple on your Christmas Day It's such a special time for having friends and family near Another Kiwi Christmas time is here
14 October 10 at 5:47am
#188 vote from Leah Swan's support team! :)
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MY DARLING NEPHEW
My cutie pie Natey, the mess he gets in just to help with bringing his Aunty home. The Sign Reads..... My love for you would be a highlight if you win the flight with Marmite. 'Come home Aunty Anz'
13 October 10 at 1:00pm
#181 from a Kerri Haybittle fan...Hope you both can eat icecream and Marmite together this Christmas.
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14 October 10 at 12:41am
Thanks everyone xoxox You guys are awesome - :)
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16 October 10 at 4:13am
Oh what an absolute cutey!!!! I hope you get home this christmas to be with your family :)
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HOW MUCH DOES IT TAKE TO GET ON THE FAVE LIST MARMITE?
Plllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaassssssssseeeeeee Marmite - Im one desperate Kiwi Girl hoping to get home this Christmas :) x x x
13 October 10 at 3:01am
I'm not sure how much it takes either :) but you have a great range of stuff on here. I think you will be one of the lucky ones.
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13 October 10 at 7:19am
I don't know what it takes either - I'd love to be a fave too!
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MARMITE - The Art of Sharing
Marmite NZ - Starting them Young!
11 October 10 at 3:36am
Vote 150's on me chick!! Getn together an awesome page dudette!! Keep up the great work!! Bisous Anna xx
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12 October 10 at 7:43am
A vote for you from a Kevin Newton supporter
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MY HOME
'The Beautiful Northland' - How could anyone leave this place? I get this question all the time. New Zealand is the best country in the World!
8 October 10 at 12:11pm
We miss you sooooo much Aunty Annz. Come home soon. We hope and Pray you win a ticket, we REALLY wanna meet you!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxox
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10 October 10 at 11:47am
Your page is awesome! Here, have a wee cheeky vote :) Good luck!
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A KIWI KID AT HEART - This is my Story
A KIWI KID AT HEART – This is my Story
Kia Ora, Hello, Ola, Guten Tag, Bon jour.....
Who is this Kiwi Girl living abroad?
My name is Anna and I was born and raised in a small country town Kaitaia, in the Beautiful Northland, New Zealand which is blessed with warm sub tropical temperatures, secluded coves, beaches and spectacular untouched native forests.
I moved from NZ to Australia hoping to move on to the UK, this didn’t happen of course as I was too close to home and could fly back and forwards whenever my heart desired.
The Big Overseas Experience
In 2008 I packed my bags and brought a one way ticket to Dublin, Ireland, this was to be my home for the next year. The first 3 months were really hard; everything was foreign arrrghhhh - the food, the people, living and the weather. I was missing my family and friends terribly and the phone calls home were a disaster; I have never topped up a mobile phone so many times before.
After 3 months, I got past the homesick feeling and began a new life.
Having spent 1 year living and working in Ireland, I had itchy feet and decided it was time to pack and head for the UK. London has now been my home for the past year and a half.
Since leaving home 2.5 years ago, I have been on ‘Anna’s Amazing Adventure’ I have travelled throughout most Countries in Europe (You name it, I have probably been there)
I have been to some awesome places, met lots of wonderful people (like-minded and who will now be lifetime friends), and experienced many different Cultures.
I embarked on this journey not knowing where I was going? What was going to happen? Or, if it was even the right move?
The Overseas Experience has taught me a lot about myself and who I am; it also makes me appreciate what we have in New Zealand.
I call New Zealand Home
Don’t get me Started on this Hot Topic...
I miss my family, my Nana who is my Rock! and then of course Ma and Pa, my little bro, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, friends, nieces and nephews who many of them I haven’t met yet.
New Zealand’s beautiful beaches, camping, family gatherings, eating seafood, fresh New Zealand fish and chips , walking around bare feet, swimming and sunbathing where you don’t have to lie on top of each other, A warm Christmas! driving a car, visiting family and friends, NZ food and the list will go on...
Thank you, Sanitarium Wealth and Well Being Company for allowing me and all my fellow Kiwi Expats stuck overseas to take part in the ‘Marmite Bringing Home the Kiwis’ Campaign and All my Support Crew who are voting for me to get home to a Kiwi Christmas.
Kia pai to ra from London
Anna :) xx
One Kiwi Girl desperate to get home this Christmas :)
Let the saga of the sticky black spread continue. 100 years old and stronger than ever
8 October 10 at 1:55am
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story, I hope you get home for Christmas this year!
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8 October 10 at 2:17am
Thanks for sharing Anna. I also feel that moving overseas has taught me a lot about myself. I have always loved New Zealand but now I can appreciate it in new ways. Best of luck.
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8 October 10 at 3:28am
Thanks Girls, so true - you learn so much more being away from home and being out of the comfort zone of NZ :) Goodluck to you both as well, I hope we all make it home xx
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Happy 100th Birthday Marmite
An Official letter from the Queen
7 October 10 at 9:54pm
Hi Anna, what a great idea! and so fitting with you being in London and all. I am happy to hear that Marmite will be on the shelves in the UK. Good to know if I ever visit I will not be deprived of good food. I am going to come back and vote for you this afternoon. I am all out at the moment. I think it rolls over to my new 3 around 2 pm. Till then :)
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A HISTORY LESSON FOR YOU...
Marmite NZ
THANK YOU
A Special thanks for all your Support :)
7 October 10 at 7:32am
Good Luck Anna! Just submitted my vote!!!
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7 October 10 at 12:05pm
Random vote for you who is only over the hill from my little town Mangonui in the far north. If you happen to win come over and see me in The Wharf Store Mangonui. Good luck
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HOW TO SPEAK NEW ZILLUND ;)
If you havent seen this before, dont forget to Zoom in on the page. An English friend sent this to me via email. Its amazing how many people can not mimick the Kiwi Accent. ONF OF A KIND I SAY!
6 October 10 at 9:01am
Haha this is hilarious! I love your page and I really miss good NZ fush and chups too!
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6 October 10 at 3:17pm
Chur kuz... first vote of many... how many times a day can I vote? Lol
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6 October 10 at 9:43pm
Thanks everyone for Voting, you guys are awesome, I do hope to get home as well xoxo
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Energising the Mighty Allblacks
Whenever the Allblacks play over this side of the world, I am always there to support them, whether it be seeing them live or a typical Sat / Sun pub session. So to speak I have booked to see them in Ireland and Wales on the below dates. NZ vs Ireland - Nov 20th in Dubin NZ vs Wales - Nov 27th in Cardiff LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE AROUND AND COME SUPPORT THE TEAM!
6 October 10 at 2:53am
good luck in quest to get home on Marmite airways....Ive had the fish'n'chips from Mangonui..... i can see why ya wanna get back! :) all the best
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6 October 10 at 3:07am
Hey Niko, Thanks for your support :) Def want to get home, UK is yet to suprise me with Fish n Chips that will beat Mangonui x
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WORLD FAMOUS MANGONUI FISH AND CHIPS
One of the reasons I miss home, A decent feed of Mangonui Fish and Chips. World Famous on my back doorstep in NZ Mangonui is located at the Doubtless Bay region of Northland. Once a bustling and busy whaling port, today it retains its charm as a quaint fishing village with many of its historic buildings housing restaurants, cafes, gift shops and the post office. Interestingly, Mangonui means “big shark” in Maori. However, it is not shark or its fishing industry that draws many tourists and Kiwis here but fish and chips!
6 October 10 at 3:49am
Damn I miss fish and chips!! I haven't had them in over a year! Have my vote for making my taste buds water :P
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Anzac Cove - Gallipoli Turkey
Its the Spirit that Kiwis and Aussies commemorate each year - ANZAC DAY It goes to show how much love and support one can have for the New Zealand armed services, who fought and lost their lives during the war, alongside Australia and the Turks. It is a powerful and moving experience that every Kiwi should encounter once in their life. I feel incredibly fortunate to have made it this far on my travels. 'A MOMENT I WILL TREASURE FOREVER' They shall grow not old....as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them,We will remember them... LEST WE FORGET!
Bringing Home the Kiwis - Air New Zealand on Marmite, has kept them going since 1940
Refuel on Marmite
MY AMAZING NANA - MY ROCK!
My Nana is an amazing woman who has played a major role in my life, I have an overflow of her love. She is a great influence, always there for me in times of trouble but not one to muck around with the ground rules! Always encouraging my cousins and I to do well, Inspiring me to do my best and get the best out of life. This is what has made me the person I am today. Please send me home Marmite to visit My Beautiful Nana who still at the age of 75 years old runs our family farm, gets in her Flower gardens, still mows the lawns and if she could bring up another 5 Grandchildren whilst our parents worked she would. By sending me home, you will make my dream come true as well a very deserving ‘Matriarch’ the gift she so deserves. Words cannot explain how much I miss my Nana, she is definitely a big part of my life!
6 October 10 at 3:20pm
Piki te ora ki a koutou katoa Kuzzy! Hope to see you back in the Real Far North with Nan very soon...ok Marmite...did you hear that? Lol... Jah bless! xx
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6 October 10 at 7:41pm
Nga mihi nui ki a koe Mem... Nan would be sooooooo impressed..will try to get her in to check this out. Your page is the best, but then I'm biased....hey, what are whanau for?? Come on Marmite, Nana needs to see this moko...she's having withdrawals for her baby away in London town!
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THEY ARE DRINKING IT AT OKTOBERFEST - MUNICH
For all you Beer Drinkers - Marmite Steines are the new way forward...
2 October 10 at 7:46am
Your page is awesome!! Some good ideas girl, good luck!
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2 October 10 at 7:12pm
marmite mainia sister ill spread the word haha !!!!nice one
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THE LEANING TOWER OF MARMITE
Congratulations Marmite Its your 100th Birthday and Italy has decided to replace the leaning tower of Pisa with our very own New Zealand Marmite.
I LOVE MARMITE
NZ MARMITE!
THE MARMITE SONG!
All together now with the Mama Mia Tune....
1 October 10 at 6:01pm
Cool Mem, that gem might just get you home....I like it!!
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2 October 10 at 3:36am
I love it... I found myself singing along well reading it... haha
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2 October 10 at 4:06am
Hahaha glad to hear missy, keep voting - Ill have my Video up by the time you get back :)
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MY NEW ZEALAND!
What more could you ask for this Christmas...?
29 September 10 at 10:40pm
CHRISTMAS IN NEW ZEALAND!!!!!! Marmite NZ - Please send me home this Christmas, its the little things I miss about home, all of the above and most all my Whanau :) xxx
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A Special Note MARMITE from a Very SPECIAL GIRL...
My Gorgeous Niece Analiah Lenore Murray - X X Love you Beautiful Girl :):)
A TASTE OF HOME.....!!!
Nothing Beats New Zealand Marmite!!!!!
29 September 10 at 8:29pm
Totally agree NZ marmite tastes better then marmite in london! NZ made all the way...
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Give'm a Taste of Marmite
Waitangi Day Pubcrawl - London
2 October 10 at 3:13am
Gutted I missed out on a Waitangi Day pubcrawl in London!! Good luck with the comp! and I hoping you get home! I am voting for you! :)
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Aotearoa
The Land of the Long White Cloud!
27 September 10 at 10:20am
Nice touch Mem, I like it.....MARMITE, please return our taonga to Aoteroa, we miss her!
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27 September 10 at 9:42pm
Hi Aunt, Did you see your one that you gave me in amongst it? xoxox
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1 October 10 at 5:58pm
Hi Mem, Yes I did notice...hence the comment. You know how I adore these sites, not...but would love to get you home....and,you know I've voted! xxoo
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BORN AND BRED KIWI :)
Kiaora All,
My journey overseas started 2.5 years ago, Starting off in Ireland and now currently in the UK.
Having travelled constantly throughout Europe its time I think I hop on the next available plane ride home.
I hale from the Beautiful Northland, New Zealand. 'The Winterless North'.
I would be the happiest person to be able to win a free one way flight home.
VOTE FOR ME AND HOPEFULLY MARMITE WILL TAKE ME HOME :)
xoxoxo
6 October 10 at 8:04am
Tena Koe Anz hears hoping i did this fingy vote thing rite, hoki mai ki to turangawaewae a te kirihimete, ka pai to ra harihari, good luck girl.
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6 October 10 at 12:51pm
Bring our Ansy home Marmite!! Hope you win this babe! I'm sure Kaitaia are missing their #1 ditzy chic, I sure do!! hahaha! Love ya!
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6 October 10 at 9:41pm
Thanks Aunty Olz - Did you click on 'Vote for this Kiwi'? Hey my girl, I miss you 2 - I cant wait to get back and have a catch up with you xoxox
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Take me Home Marmite!
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10 October 10 at 11:52am
A vote for you Anna - gotta support the Northland region :) from a Kevin Newton supporter
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15 October 10 at 2:22pm
A vote for you from a Leah Swan supporter ... all the best Anna.
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341 votes
Judging
Sure, you may have 100,000 facebook friends to vote for you but it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re on the plane. It’s a quality, then quantity rule round here. We’ll be making our decision based on originality and creativity, how well your entry fits with the values of the Marmite brand, then popularity.
31 October 10 at 1:43pm
Thanks for your support Anna!! I hope you'll be home this year with your fam for chrissy. All the very best and have a brilliant christmas :) x
Report this comment31 October 10 at 7:42pm
This is a great photo Anna. You've included a lot of interesting posts in your entry and it is obvious to me that you should be one of the 100. Thanks for your support throughout the competition. All the best Lisa x
Report this comment31 October 10 at 11:06pm
Here's my very last vote of the competition - #341 for you - best of luck girl! x
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