James Matthews - Winner !
MacBeth, The Producer
Here is the lovely MacBeth. She helped record my movie and she is all thumbs up for Marmite bringing me home. Unfortunately, im not sure she dug the taste. Hmmm. Never mind, she gave it a go and that’s what counts! Gooooo MARMITE.
Message from my little Gang in NZ.
Got this today from my fam in NZ. Miss them so much. xoxooxox
30 October 10 at 9:38am
Hey Heather! Thanks heaps for all the voting. I think we are closing up soon but thanks for all the support :) And yeah, the kids are pretty cute aye! So want to be with them this xmas.
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Camera Shy Celeste
This girl was cool. I tried to film her but she was proper Camera shy. Anyhow, although she didn’t taste the Marmite, she got a good wiff of the aroma and it was all Thumbs up for her.
"Where In The World Do we Get This From" - Carmen
This Is Carmen, and believe it or not, she is from San Diego. After her taste buds came alive from tasting Marmite for the first time, she proceeded to ask me, "Where in the world do we get this from?" - Sanitarium New Zealand Carmen - http://www.sanitarium.co.nz/products/spreads/marmite
29 October 10 at 7:10am
I know! Who would have thought?! All those hours wasted playing that game as a young one.
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30 October 10 at 12:42am
Here is number #169 and I'll be back tomorrow for the last vote....good luck!
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30 October 10 at 8:06pm
My last vote of the comp - #190. Good luck in getting home
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Trev. An American Teenager
This Is Trev. He’s from New Jersey. Not only is he an avid Devils fan (That’s a hockey team, not a cult), but after getting his lips on Marmite for the first time he is ready to wear some Marmite merchandise. Get it on.
29 October 10 at 5:17am
nice pic - hat on the side says you're in America! good luck
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29 October 10 at 5:34am
Haha it sure does! Thanks Janelle! And good luck to you getting back to the Mighty Auckland. I did 3 years up there before heading abroad. Good times!
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Sanitarium NZ Link - For the Kids of America
As requested by those of you from Washington Park. A link to Sanitarium NZ where you can learn about the company who brings us this great product called Marmite.
http://www.sanitarium.co.nz/
28 October 10 at 11:24am
Good luck getting home! Fingers crossed!
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29 October 10 at 5:35am
Thanks Sonya :) Fingers crossed for you too.
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Happy 100th Marmite
Me and My Marmite.
29 October 10 at 4:58am
Thanks Jeanette and Craig and Team for the Vote! Much appreciated. And your right Craig, only in America aye! hahaha
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30 October 10 at 1:56am
Great video. A bit mental, but great :)
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30 October 10 at 12:52pm
Nice work James, excellent interviewing skills. I particularly enjoyed when you denied that guy a leaving handshake toward the end.
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The Three Islands of New Zealand
An oldie but a great one. Time to bring the Auzzie friends onboard to vote for me. Wait for these comments.....
4 October 10 at 4:08pm
Kiaora bro! That pic says it all, but since when do Kiwi's wear shirts? :P
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10 October 10 at 11:37am
Would dearly love you to win a trip home James. it's been such a tough year for the family and having you home for Christmas would be a tonic for everyone. Best of luck. Julie A (as your dad always called me!)
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29 October 10 at 3:46pm
Thanks Julie! It really would be a tonic! And i do remember dad always calling you Julie A! Great memories! xo
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First Christmas without two very special people.
Hi there Marmite lovers from all over.
So this past February my Dad passed away from pneumonia. I received the phone call from my family whilst I was living in the North of England, but was lucky enough to get back in time to spend a few weeks with Dad before he slipped away from us.
I can definitely say that boarding that flight at Wellington airport after Dads funeral was probably one of the hardest moments. To leave Mum and the family behind was more than gut wrenching.
I had been back in the U.K for only a short amount of time when I received a phone call from my cousin to advise me that my Uncle (Mums brother) had suddenly died of a Major Heart Attack. He was another truly amazing Man who was loved by so many. A testimony to this is a write up in the Marlborough express which can be read here. http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/3550842/Kaikoura-stalwart-dies
At the time I felt so far away from my Mum and I wanted nothing more in the world than to be there with her and the rest of my family as they celebrated the life of my Uncle and laid him to rest. But it’s one of the few curses about traveling far and wide; the cost of getting home can be somewhat expensive, especially on such short notice for unforeseen circumstances. I didn’t make it back.
So this is my story, and the reasoning for entering this great competition. I would love nothing more than to be there with my family this Christmas as we come together for the first time, without two very special people in our lives.
Even if I’m not one of the lucky ones who is chosen for a ticket home, huge respect and praise to Sanitarium and Marmite for bringing so many kiwis home this Christmas.
4 October 10 at 4:14pm
Hey James....crossing fingers your Aunty Marmite sponsors your trip to the homeland.... I'll talk to my cousi-bro Vegimite and put in a good word....
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7 October 10 at 7:20am
Hey Tash! Thanks for the crossing of the Fingers. And please do put in the good word. You will have to do a trip back to the USA sometime soon! Hopefully getting Shan and Mike back here too.
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15 October 10 at 5:54am
Lovely words James. I agree that even if I am not chosen to go home I think it is a great comp. You get my vote today.
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28 October 10 at 5:01am
Yay! Thanks Kilted Pig for Vote 100! Your the best little guy.
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199 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 9:43am
Jamie Morris aunty scrolled through and good luck James from the Carterton whanau
Report this comment31 October 10 at 11:27am
You have to get home so you can hug the kiddies for me!!!!
Report this comment31 October 10 at 9:11pm
Well done James for spreading the joys of Marmite. I hope you get a ticket home. All the best, Lisa x
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