Rae Jensen - Winner !
A Sad Farewell
I really want to thank Sanitarium Marmite for the most enjoyable few weeks I’ve had for a while. I have read such interesting stories and viewed such amazing pics. I have marvelled at people’s imagination and inventiveness. I have visited the site sometimes several times a day, and I am really going to miss those daily doses of Marmite. The competition has highlighted the family values of caring and sharing, support and effort in order to achieve a given goal. It has had people laughing together and has fostered new friendships. What is even more impressive is the way that kiwis scattered across the world have supported each other and have come together to wish each other well. I would also like to thank everyone who has voted for me and wished me well. If I am not one of the lucky 100 I will still feel fortunate because so many of my family and friends showed their love for me by reaching out to try to bring me home.
Thanks again Marmite and happy anniversary!
The 100th Anniversary
And it still tastes delicious..
Marmite for Halloween
Enjoy
A Rescue Needed From Icy Conditions
Bring me home.
31 October 10 at 1:52pm
my last vote come on marmite please bring Aunty Rae home to us
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31 October 10 at 2:42pm
616. Last vote from Elton's Mum. Good luck, Rae. Hope you make it.
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31 October 10 at 3:28pm
u have my vote auntie rae good luck !!!!!!!!!!!
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Red Hot Cheer for Marmite
Mia cheerleading for Marmite
31 October 10 at 12:16pm
Give me an "M" Give me an "A" Give me an "R" Give me an "M" Give me an "I" Give me an "T" Give me an "E" GIVE ME AUNTY RAE !!!!!! YAY!!
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31 October 10 at 5:11pm
that is soo cute :) hope u can come home and enjoy a lovely nz summer :D x
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Marmite Eat It
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CKlFp4bst8
Words to the above video which we can't upload.
Sung to the tune of "Beat It"
Have you heard of Marmite it’s the spread for our clan
Marmite’s so delicious, Of Marmite I’m a fan
Don't you know that Marmite’s even a hit in Japan
So eat it, just eat it (prrr)
Don't wanna argue, I don't wanna debate
Other sandwich spreads aren’t nearly so great
Marmite goes around the world and even interstate
So eat it,
Just eat it, eat it ,
Put Marmite with spinach and beat it
Marmite with chicken, Marmite with pie
It doesn't matter , if it’s broiled or fried
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it, ooh
You better listen, better do what you're told ooh
Marmite’s very tasty with your tuna casserole ooh
You better chow down or it's gonna get cold
So eat it
31 October 10 at 10:38am
My last vote of the competition. The best of luck getting home to your family Rae. You deserve the trip. Thanks for the support you've given my brother Elton. Much appreciated. Bye
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31 October 10 at 11:01am
Another vote from Elton McNickel's family. Good luck.
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31 October 10 at 11:21am
Vote #606 from another of Elton McNickel's family. Good luck getting home to NZ.
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Marmite has the Power
Bringing Kiwis Together
30 October 10 at 12:29pm
Hope you get to meet up with your family for Christmas Rae, all the best #582
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Marmite Just Eat It
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CKlFp4bst8
30 October 10 at 9:23am
570 from Elton's mum. Good luck getting home, Rae.
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Childhood memories
Life in the 50s
28 October 10 at 7:50pm
Great childhood memory. .. favorite food i- Marmite melt! Vogels bread, lots of olivani and a generous slavering of Marmite. Yummmm Share that with Auntie Rae on Christmas morning.
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30 October 10 at 3:00am
oh those images just make home look so super cute.... it is such a cute country!
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Marmite Black Gold
Ray Gun says
Rasta Rae
What advice does she have?
28 October 10 at 3:27pm
I think Rasta Rae looks very groovy! Thanks for your support for Nick Beever too, you're very kind! Good Luck! x
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28 October 10 at 3:49pm
#531 from Elton McNickel's family. Good luck!
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28 October 10 at 6:47pm
Spare vote from Team Natalie Green & boys. Good Luck, hope you also get to be with your family & kiwi friends this Christmas.
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Our Marmite Family of Four
Effort of Gwen and Liz
27 October 10 at 9:02pm
Hope you make it home to see your family this Christmas, passiong on our spare vote every day for you. A very deserving entry. Good luck.
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Kiwi Rae and the Marmite Trail
We siblings four
We ask for no more
Than for Marmite to bring our Sis home for Chris’
Fifty years have passed when of father she asked
Permission to go and explore cross Pacific to Canada’s shores
“Ho Hum” he said as he picked up the bread with Marmite spread
Ready to quiet her once more
Friend Heather said ”Come”
Rae said “Yum Yum”
Snatched up the bread, Marmite ‘n all and shot through the door!
Bye, Bye to us oldies with bag on her shoulders departed for Canada’s shores
Well, two years went by we’re all on a high waiting for Sis to return with her tales
Shock, Horror, Uh Oh, and many loud wails
A Viking had called with temptations more
Took the bag! Took the Marm! and took Sis to his shores!
Siblings four – so happy for Rae but did dreadfully miss little Sis
We know her Marm frailty
So joined Sanitarium to bring home the KIWI,
To share with her Iwi –
Sanitarium Marmite more.
So sadly this year Rae’s Viking said “Cheers” and set sail on his last lonely trip
Now Rae has to clear jars supplied through the years
‘n’ set forth once more to explore with a rip
So Marmite you’ve given our Sis Kiwi strength
From sprog with a mighty right hook
To adventures not just from a book
She says! “Marmite’s alright! Been with me in tight ...... situations and on vacations,
Keeps me fit, keeps me trim, always wanting a win” So give her a chance to lead us a dance in a Merry Mostly Marmite Christmaas!
Sanitarium hear our plea undo the locks
BRING HOME THE KIWI RAE!!!!!
(if just to replenish her stocks!)
30 October 10 at 10:22am
this comp has certainly bought the poet out in a few people! Hope to see you soon Aunty Rae, skype is nice but not as nice as the real thing!
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Stop the Aliens Stealing the Marmite
Aunty Rae Gun
27 October 10 at 4:33pm
Ha! I love this one, Rae! I am glad you have a good family to go home to in NZ! I see my Mum has left a vote for you ( see above)! I wish you all the best! Cheers!
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27 October 10 at 4:36pm
Ha! I love this one, Rae! I am glad you have a good family to go home to in NZ! I see my Mum has left a vote for you ( see above)! I wish you all the best! Cheers!
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27 October 10 at 5:06pm
Hi Rae Gun, looking great in Silver. Love Zan and Peter
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Mona Rae
Marmite and the Mysterious Smile
26 October 10 at 7:26pm
What fun this photo is ... well done.from a Leah Swan supporter ... hey, thanks for voting for Nick too, Rae.
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26 October 10 at 10:42pm
Vote 494 Rae, or should I say Mona? I'm Elton McNickel's mum and I understand about losing your parents when you're young so will vote for you this week to help you get home to your family. Good luck.
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27 October 10 at 1:03am
Well done with your posts Rae, i wish you all the best for the competition so you can go home and see your family for Christmas!! 38 christmases in Norway, thats impressive!!
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The Big Pull
Marmite helping to bring Kiwis home
25 October 10 at 5:57pm
I may not have photo but I'm still wanting Auntie Rae to come home.
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WHAT A CAR
Sung to the tune of "How Bizarre" by OMC
Callum would love to meet his Great-Aunt Rae
He loves his Marmite at Whangapoua
25 October 10 at 2:58pm
I think there are a couple of kiwis you can put in your marmite balloon and bring home with you Aunty Rae. We're all voting madly and getting through the marmite jars to try and get you home for Christmas.
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Have Marmite - will relearn the language!
Joseph
Have Marmite - will travel
Some kiwi icons I could visit
24 October 10 at 11:57am
Hey Rae, I recognise that photo of Pania there in Napier...You know I was born there and raised in Havelock Nth.....All the best with getting home! :)
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24 October 10 at 12:00pm
Good luck Rae - just like me youre probably hoping to escape a long winter! Rog
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MARMITE 1910 -2010
Marmite was there
24 October 10 at 11:52am
We will be as happy as the Silver Ferns if you make it home courtesy of Marmite, Rae.
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MARMITE 1910 -2010
Marmite was there!
MARMITE 1910 -2010
Marmite was there1
Missing You
A message from Ashleen
22 October 10 at 7:36am
Time you had a New Zealand christmas Rae, a vote from Angela Smith's mum.
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22 October 10 at 7:59am
Sorry it's a bit pixilated.. I'm not too sure why! :) I love you
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22 October 10 at 1:13pm
Norway is a beautiful country, been there a few times myself, but after 38 years you deserve a kiwi Christmas, CHEERS #404
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Picking Up the Rellies
The Marmite Bus
21 October 10 at 11:08am
Ha, this is great, I am voting everyday and really hope you will be home for xmas with us. Luv you xx
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21 October 10 at 4:09pm
we need Rae to come join the whanau at Whangapoua, bring her home
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22 October 10 at 10:12am
Good luck, Rae. I'll volunteer to pick everyone up and do some of the driving! I'm not too sure about your left-hand drive skills now.
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All Blacks Score With Marmite.
Marmite carries All Blacks to Victory
21 October 10 at 4:09am
Rae if you start from Oslo and I start from Stockholm...wonder who will get to Auckland first ?.....#373 Good luck
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22 October 10 at 3:40am
Probably you will get there first.Good luck. Rae Jensen
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Ma might jar!
Watch the landing!
20th December,2010... I hope!
I won't miss the plane, Marmite.
20 October 10 at 8:55am
Shame on you Aunty Rae - keeping us waiting!! Get on the plane and hurry up about it!
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22 October 10 at 1:15pm
Gosh no wonder they're paging me, I see the plane is leaving on the 8th December! Just as well I know that well in advance.
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Christmas
Thanks to those people who are voting for me. I have had 38 consecutive christmases in Norway now and it would be wonderful to experience a Kiwi one. I have not completely forgotten the taste of roast lamb (complete with gravy made from marmite) and pavlova with kiwifruit on top. I have a big family in NZ, some members I have never seen.
24 October 10 at 1:46am
Hei Mamma Lykke til med kiwi reisen. Dette går nok bra, vet du bestemor..... Alan og Tonelill :-)
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24 October 10 at 1:54am
Hei Rae. Håper denne kiwien får seg en tur hjem :-) Ståle og Anne Marthe
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24 October 10 at 1:54am
Hei Rae. Håper denne kiwien får seg en tur hjem :-) Ståle og Anne Marthe
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With help from Dr Seuss and Marmite - Oh the places I'll Go
Marmite you can make my day
22 October 10 at 4:10pm
Hi Rae, hope you make it back. Vote from me today
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22 October 10 at 9:15pm
Rae, I am so sorry to here about your loss. I wish you a warm kiwi Christmas with your family. Here is another vote for ya! #413 is from me and I will send my fiance this way as well for another vote! You deserve the golden ticket, Rae. I hope you make it home!
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22 October 10 at 9:21pm
Rae, Elton har fortalt meg å sende min stemme til deg. Jeg trodde det ville være mer personlig å sende det i mitt morsmål. Jeg er sikker på at du snakker språket siden du har vært der så lenge. Jeg ønsker deg det beste jul, og jeg er sende min stemme også. Jeg vil være gifter seg med Elton og kommer til å leve med ham i New Zealand. Stemme 414 er min! Jeg håper du gjør hjemme! Sende en norsk velsignelse og lykke til deg!
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Oh the Places I'll Go
On and On Marmite Hikes
Oh the Places I'll Go
With Marmite flip-flapping
Oh the Places I'll Go
Marmite won't lag...
Oh the Places I'll Go
Wherever we fly
Oh the Places I'll Go
You have gold in that jar..
Oh the Places I'll Go
I'm with you Marmite
Footsteps in the sand
Keep those steps going in the right direction.
17 October 10 at 9:23pm
You people are so good to me. I miss you all and would love to see you again. It has turned quite cold now, 4 below zero last night, so I think the snow is on its way. I would love to get away from it.
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17 October 10 at 9:36pm
Wow - Norway to NZ - I love your page Rae. Best wishes for a flight at Christmas.
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Get in the surf, marmite.
Surfing at Whangapoua
12 October 10 at 12:14pm
:) There is another one to add too :) and I'm keeping em coming!!! Miss you Aunty Rae! x
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12 October 10 at 8:13pm
Hi Auntie Rae, I have signed on through Alex's Facebook as I am too old and tragic to have one of my own. Will be voting madly. Susannah
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16 October 10 at 7:36pm
The balloon series should be starting any day! Stay tuned for the travels of Aunty Rae in her revamped Sanitarium balloon!!
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Whangapoua
The most beautiful beach in the world.
11 October 10 at 7:34pm
Thanks, Ashleen. This is a very beautiful shot.
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11 October 10 at 7:44pm
No problem :) I'm about to make some more!
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Marmite you know the way to go.
Bringing home this Kiwi
Marmite Down Under
Here I am!
11 October 10 at 6:14pm
I have a photo to add how do I do it? :)
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One way for Marmite to bring you home!
Travel safely.
11 October 10 at 4:12pm
Thanks, Simone. That's brilliant. A real challenge for some of our other rellies out there!
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11 October 10 at 5:35pm
I bet marmite gets really invloved the closer you get to down under! Watch this space for an update on the hotair ballooning...
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Oh the effects of Marmite!
What my relatives will do for Marmite!
7 October 10 at 10:07am
Made A Moive CHeck It Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ao_O6pne6A
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Bring Our Kiwi Home
Bring Our Kiwi Home
5 October 10 at 10:13pm
Love it :) Bring Aunty Rae home!!!!!! We miss you xoxo
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6 October 10 at 7:35am
Now this is very clever - what a marmite-eeeeee famdamily we have!
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Creating a dish
Cooking up a storm
5 October 10 at 12:41pm
Wow Mum you are getting good at this editing thing!! I'm impressed.
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5 October 10 at 7:07pm
What happened to my little poem? There is an ex-pat in Norway In Auckland she wants to play So Marmite take heed Please answer the plea And bring home our dearly loved Rae.
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10 October 10 at 8:35pm
When did Auntie Rae Sneak home to put on the uniform I always knew she was a Marmite uniform freakizoid.
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Things
Things that I love
5 October 10 at 7:08pm
Oops,! That marmite jar is magical! Seems to be suspended in space!
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5 October 10 at 10:14pm
Marmite makes you do magical things too :)
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Walking home
The Long Walk Home
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
27 September 10 at 11:25am
New Zealand needs me on "Dancing with the Stars"
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28 September 10 at 9:16am
It will be lovely to see you again after all these years. WE visited Norway but not your part. Hope you win -you will love being withe the other parts of your family. Bye for now 'little Rae'!
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Rae Jensen
Rae
25 September 10 at 3:41pm
It was great to see you smiling at the wedding so soon after your husband's sudden death. We know and appreciate the tremendous effort you made to make it such a wonderful occasion.
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It's a Long Way to Walk.
Rae on stilts.
25 September 10 at 3:33pm
I wouldn't be able to do this at my age if you didn't send me marmite!
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Marmite
Over the last 38 years my family has been sending me marmite, because I haven't found, it in Norway. I love it on toast,as a drink, in my gravy and on sandwiches.Of course they usa it when they visit me.
19 September 10 at 8:28pm
I would love to come home and visit my family,this year has been very difficult for me.
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23 September 10 at 5:11pm
Yes we need to see Rae again, will be good for her to see the family again too
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10 October 10 at 8:37pm
Bring home Auntie Rae and I will eat iSnack (or the new name) and marmite more.
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27 October 10 at 10:19pm
I dont' know how to load images either Ashleen. I just call on Auntie Jos to sort it out. :-) Thank Goodness for Sisters and Aunties.
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630 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 8:16pm
Wonderfully insightful Auntie Rae, it's been great fun and i have enjoyed reading what the rest of the family have been up to. We love you and hope you manage to win a trip home after what has been a terribly difficult year. xoxo
Report this comment31 October 10 at 9:09pm
MY LAST VOTE TO YOU RAE - I CANT GIVE MY KATIE ANYMORE - GOOD LUCK ! LIZ EVANS.
Report this comment31 October 10 at 11:59pm
Thanks Marmite for creating an opportunity for so many New Zealanders abroad in the big wide world beyond NZ's shores to dream fondly of a trip home - and for some lucky ones there will be the realisation of that trip back! To see the support that your competition has created is indeed a miracle and shows the generous NZ spirit and brotherhood which abounds wherever there are New Zealanders. Best of luck to the wee one, Rae - we're for you! Gwen, David, Sharon and Liz
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