Alice Brash - Winner !
Kiwi: The Journey
Well the fan asked for it, so the fan got it. Daniel Cockerspaniel wanted to see more of Kiwi out and about around London, and so this is what I've been up to... it is also a tribute to those of you who have supported the 'Plight for Flight' cause over the last couple of weeks. I really am very grateful that you have taken the time to vote- and potentially help this Kiwi fly. x Alice
This just in from the Right Honourable Helen Clark:
"That page is hilarious!"
31 October 10 at 6:15am
Apparently she dug the 'Eagle, Shark & Kiwi' movie and is considering the DIY Kiwi costume for tonight's Halloween party! NB- I may have made that bit up, but she really did comment on the page to my friend on Facebook! Good on you Helen, hope you voted ;-)
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Back by popular demand...
...basically my godson Alexander has had a taste of the limelight, and he likes it. His previous contribution is at number 20 in the "MarmiteNZ Most Viewed Videos" charts and he couldn't resist putting together another movie with his response to the "Plight for Flight" campaign. Enjoy! x Alice
31 October 10 at 5:34am
heres #902 for you alice!!! wow! totally awesome! im glad youre on the favourites page finally..... hope to see you in december!!
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Marmite Christmas baubles!
Jen and Angela have been busy decorating the tree in anticipation. Note the sophisticated Marmite-brown baubles and how they have really brought to ensemble to life with the added touch of the trademark red Marmite jar. You can see these happy contributors in the picture if you look carefully...
31 October 10 at 12:39am
I was thinking it was about time for a 15 year retrospective!
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31 October 10 at 1:43am
22 HOURS TO GO! Fingers crossed for you and all your supporters, Alice!
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31 October 10 at 1:57am
I sense a new idea for the annual collaborative Christmas card...
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"Plight for Flight" Campaign Responses!
After the launch of our campaign, messages from loved ones in all corners of the world* came flooding in. Enjoy! *mostly London, Levin and West Auckland... mostly.
30 October 10 at 7:13pm
wake up, breakfast, turn computer on, vote for alice.... done.... ok now what do i do with the rest of the day?!
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30 October 10 at 10:30pm
Yes, that's right Libby, one vote (per day) is all it takes! Oscar- I am picturing you wrestling giant lizards to the ground, harassing other fauna and generally being a nuisance to nature!
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Levin celebrates!
When Mum and Dad found out that this Kiwi had made it into the 'Some of our faves' section, they ran out and did the haka in the street!
30 October 10 at 5:15am
Alice - it is so cool to see your parents leaping as above around Levin everyday, waiting non too patiently for your return. Bring the Kiwi costume and we will have you front page in the Horowhenua Chronicle on arrival home and also submit a copy to Weta Studios.
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30 October 10 at 10:36pm
I've been trying to contact the Horowhenua Chronicle, thought they might like this story as a "human interest" piece. Couldn't find them on Facebook or Twitter, they don't have their own website and the only contact details I could find were their phone and fax numbers... guess I'll send them a fax!
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The Plight for Flight Appeal
While you get ready to go to work, one Kiwi waits. While you surf the net at lunchtime, one Kiwi waits. While you update your profile status on Facebook to say "Loved that Marmite and walnut wrap I had for lunch"...one Kiwi waits. Do your bit to help one Kiwi fly this Christmas. All it takes is one vote. Thank you.
28 October 10 at 2:24am
I've got my beak crossed! Thanks to the Ozzie fams!!
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The Camden Barflies Shout-out!
The lovely ladies in my netball team have a little message to share with you. Thanks guys!
27 October 10 at 7:50pm
Miss you too Joycey! We were thinking about having a lil get together in about 3 weeks when Kerry is back from Oz. You must attend x
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Kiwi makes it onto PAGE THREE...
...of the 'Most Votes' section! Well done everyone!!
27 October 10 at 8:04pm
Only a few votes away from page 2 now... the "Plight for Flight" campaign must be working!
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30 October 10 at 5:08am
Alice - i reckon if Martin from "The Office" and "Love Actually" can get a part in "The Hobbit" - dressed in Hobbit clobber - then you clad in your distinctive Kiwi costume have to shoo in for a part in that moving too.
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30 October 10 at 9:07am
Well, I've already been an Orc, so technically I have more "experience" than him... Bilbo's comical Kiwi side-kick maybe?
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This just in!
...From my cuz-in-law in the outback of Australia! He's dicing with death over there, there are crocodiles the size of canoes in his immediate vicinity. The least you can do is listen to the man!!
25 October 10 at 1:41pm
baaaaahaaaaaahahahaha...amazing block lettering skills hun!
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'The Kiwi Look'
This one goes out to Janice Morin (a Kerri Haybittle supporter) in Northern Saskatchewan who wanted to recreate this look for Halloween! Enjoy, everybody! x
30 October 10 at 5:11am
Alice - you should really think carefully about protecting the intellectual property of the design. Who knows who could steal it - perhaps Kiwi diplomats could use it as a Distinctive Diplomatic Rigout for official occasions. Or it would make a good look for each and every elected and list pollie to wear one when Parliament is in session at the Beehive
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31 October 10 at 12:44am
Oh yes. That would be awesome. Perhaps the All Blacks could wear it for away games!!
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Eagle, Shark & Kiwi
This is a short film my siblings and I made that sums up our love for each other. It is a love that spans oceans. Help this Kiwi to fly back to New Zealand where we will be reunited once more! A vote for Alice (AKA Kiwi) is a vote for togetherness! (...and the awesomeness of Marmite) Follow these instructions to vote: 1. Click the link: http://www.bringinghomethekiwis.co.nz/Register.aspx#headingPanel 2. Click "I want to vote" 3. Fill in your name, email and a password 4. Click the link in your confirmation email 5. Search "Alice Brash" and vote - once a day will be just fine! Thanking you in advance! x Kiwi
26 October 10 at 10:17am
Hey Alice! Your movie is the spotlight of my blog! http://selenachanlive.com/2010/10/24/marmite-bringing-home-the-kiwis/ I've started a hashtag on Twitter #BringKiwiHome
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27 October 10 at 10:54am
Absolutely awesome. You deserve a trip back!!!
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28 October 10 at 12:43pm
still makes me laugh everytime I watch it. go team brash! (from one of beth's aussie mates)
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Alexander on the campaign trail!
Meet Alexander, my godson. He is one and a half years old and has a penchant for Marmite soldiers with his "eggy"! With the motivational charms of Tony Robbins, he has been working hard to spread the word about the glory of Marmite and his godmother's cause!
25 October 10 at 2:10am
"Alexander wants see Alexander again" this video is a hit in our house
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25 October 10 at 5:26am
Hehe, cool! Will have to send you a copy for posterity x
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Spanks Mr Fa'afoi!
Just had a Facebook endorsement from that national treasure Jason Fa'afoi! What a gem.
20 October 10 at 8:09am
And thanks again to Jason's band 'Good Laika' for contributing some music to our movie too! Check the rest of their sweet Kiwi sounds here: http://www.myspace.com/goodlaika
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Having a Mar-mighty time!
When we hang out, my siblings and I like to indulge our habit for the brown stuff. Mum even gets in on the gig with her patented gravy recipe- the secret ingredient is, you guessed it... Marmite!!
20 October 10 at 9:26pm
You've just made me hungry. I'm going to get some Marmite on toast for brekky now...
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Running a 1/2 marathon for the cause!
Here I am running the London Royal Parks Half Marathon last weekend. Thanks to that (clearly Kiwi) passer-by for her "Go Kiwi!" cheer. I also want to say Kia Ora to Gavin, who I met just beforehand. He somehow picked that I was also from New Zealand and he pledged his support too :-) - Alice
21 October 10 at 8:01am
London is a cool town, but not at Christmas time when the Brashes are all on the other side of the world *sob* ...and rarking it up in their Holden Kingswood, going to the river to do bombs off the rope swing and caning it on the BBQ... waaahhhhhhh!!
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25 October 10 at 6:32am
hey thanks beth!! yay, hopefully i'll meet you in december!!
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29 October 10 at 9:51am
Alice - this was a fun video to watch. What a spectacular Marmite loving Kiwi you are - reactions of the London public to your superb outfit were fun, And how cool as a real kiwi to enter an Brit red phone box, pick up the phone and know that you have an instant connection with a Marmite chum. Come on home - weather here is brill. Can only get more sublime by Christmas. As a special treat will make up some yummy Marmite flavoured chocolate truffles to have after the big Xmas Dinner!!!
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A little bit about me
Kia Ora!
This Kiwi has been overseas for almost 5 years now, that's 5 years away from her choice-as family at Christmas time and 5 years without REAL Marmite (it just doesn't taste the same here in the UK).
My brother and sister are super keen to get me home again so we can relive the good ol' days. I have posted some pictures of us in happier times (our family getaway to Samoa) and I will post a video that my siblings made shortly.
x Alice
14 October 10 at 3:09pm
Hope to see you there, Alice - I will be there, hope you make it!!!! Love Amy xoxo
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14 October 10 at 5:31pm
Awesome! It would be great to see you. I put you in charge of getting the Manchesters voting!! x Alice
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You guys!
Oh, the fun we had!
28 October 10 at 5:06pm
THIS IS NO JOKE ALICE.....we are getting you HOLME
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Family trip to Samoa
Here I am with my brother and sister. I miss them a lot here in London.
29 October 10 at 9:42am
Alice - spoke to your Mum last night - saw her with Black Harry, Vlekkie and Tabo (they had just run up to the Trig). Come home with lots of Marmite to put on toast for us as well as the doggies.
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27 October 10 at 2:27am
Are you the only one trying to get back to Levin? I can't find any others but it's hard to believe :-)
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29 October 10 at 9:44am
Alice - when you arrive back in Levin, have sister Beth make some of her famous and very special Marmite Cupcakes for you. They were a hit last year at the Organic Festivel in Levin!!!
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31 October 10 at 11:06am
Hey Alice, love the campaign! Good to see the Newington Green and the Nobody Inn featuring in the final movie, love it! I'm confident we'll be seeing you soon, goodluck!
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981 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 6:58pm
Last vote, voted. Oh jeeze, Im gonna miss voting everyday....but cant wait to see you at christmas c/- Marmite! Yusssss! Sending you lots of love and luck bird xxx
Report this comment31 October 10 at 10:32pm
Result! Well fingers, beaks, fins and feathers crossed. Counting down the days!
Report this comment31 October 10 at 11:29pm
You guys are the bestest! R. Kelly was definitely onto something with that song Anders. Mum, Dad, the aim wasn't for you to cry!! I guess it is a bit of an emotional song... DON'T STOP BELIEVING EVERYONE! xx
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