The BeaNZ supporters were ‘full of beans’ after the announcement, with excitement thick in the air. Turning out to celebrate the results, BeaNZ fans from around the country were united in their support for a true Kiwi hero.
In a statement from Wattie’s Baked BeaNZ camp, the official Kiwi favourite said:
“The nation has spoken. They want fibre, they want energy, and they want heroes. We are set to lead New Zealanders into a new era of comfort and pure Kiwi-ness.”
However, the always cheerful Wattie’s Spaghetti was a clear leader on the campaign trail. With over 5400 Facebook fans, Spaghetti had a remarkable following of happy, smiling spaghetti lovers from across the nation, supporting them online and in the polls.
“It’s great to see so many Spaghetti Fan’s out there. Today’s results have made me determined to continue to provide happiness, smiles, and laughter to the many Spaghetti lovers of New Zealand. Now, I’ll be out looking for BeaNZ fans who just haven’t given Spaghetti a try yet! I’ve got plenty of fun left to give,” said Spaghetti in a statement released this morning.
“With over 13,500 votes and 10,000 ‘fanning’ their favourite on Facebook, the genuine love shown by New Zealanders for the Wattie’s brand and these products has blown us away”, says Heinz Wattie’s spokes person Tim Skellern.
The winner was officially announced at a KidsCan breakfast at Mangere Central School, where both candidates got together to provide a nourishing breakfast for hundreds of hungry kids.
