Some people on Trademe are selling Marmite jars for up to $800. One person is selling a jar with only 1/3 of the marmite left for $4.50.
Lots of people love marmite so they are very sad there is a shortage.
There is a shortage of marmite because the factory in Christchurch got damaged in one of the earthquakes. There may not be anymore marmite until July.
Sanitarium, who make the marmite, are telling people to spread it thinly on their toast and sandwiches.
Some people are calling marmite "BLACK GOLD". This is because marmite is black and expensive just like gold.
Four brave people rang four Christchurch supermarkets to ask if they still have marmite left in their shops -
Ben rang Halswell New World - They have been sold out since last Friday.
Hamish rang Riccarton Countdown - They have no marmite left and people were buying more than one jar yesterday.
Charlotte rang Morehouse Ave Pack and Save - They don't have any marmite left anymore. They did have some yesterday.
Nivae rang Barrington Fresh Choice - They have no more marmite left. They haven't had any marmite more a few days
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| This is Ben eating a "BLACK GOLD" sandwich |
- people will start eating vegemite instead of marmite?
- What will people eat instead of marmite?
- Will marmite cost more when they start to make it again?
Bonjour Room 19. Marmite is really, really yummy. Do you like marmite sandwiches? See you later. From Liam, Caleb B, Jaimee, Caleb W and Tristan (Room 20)
ReplyDeleteHello Room 19. We love your blog. It's great. I wonder how many people in Christchurch like Marmite instead of Vegemite. We hope you have a nice day from Harriet, Zara, Georgia, Ruby and Isabella (Room 20).
ReplyDeleteThank you room 20 we loved getting your comments. Great comments From room 19
ReplyDeleteHi we think people will stay with Marmite. Black gold is right, it is yum! Bye Room 19! From Kate, Mason, Ashley and Sophie (Room 20)
ReplyDeleteFakalofa Lahi Atue Room 19! We are very sad because of the Marmite shortage. How much of your class like Marmite? Goodbye, from Millie, Lily, Bianca and Xanthe (Room 20)
ReplyDeleteFakalofa Lahi Atue Room 19! We are huge fans of your blog. Do you know how many people like Marmite instead of Vegemite? Goodbye, from Ben, Jess H, Jess Y and Grace (Room 20).
ReplyDeleteKia Ora! We like what you said. Why do you think people like Marmite? Bye, from Eli, Sterling, Matt and Kyle (Room 20)
ReplyDeletehi room 19 it was fun searching on marmite from Taffy
ReplyDeleteHi Room 19! Great investigating work!! I went home from school yesterday to check how much Marmite I had left and was gutted to find out that I had little left and it had expired!! And... all this talk about Marmite, is NOW making me CRAVE some marmite buttery toast!!!!! I noticed you hadn't rung SuperValue on Lincoln Road so I might stop in there on my way to school. I don't think I will have much luck though!!! Mrs Ireland
ReplyDeleteHi room 20 thank you for your comments from Siena
ReplyDeleteWell done to the children in Rm 19 who called the supermarkets - it can sometimes be a daunting (scary) task.
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your questions,
1. I will eat vegemite if it comes to it (only spread thinly, as the taste to me is much stronger), but my 3 1/2yr daughter wont. She only likes Marmite.
2. Probably peanut butter or jam for me. Raspberry jam for my daughter.
3. I really hope not, but it is probably to be expected.
I hope you can survive with what little Marmite you have left at home (or at school).
Thank you for replying it was so exciting getting a message. We enjoyed finding our about the shortage. It was a bit scarey ringing the supermarkets. Charlotte, Molly and Kate
DeleteHi my name is Brandon from Edgecumbe primary school.Can i ask you some questions please.
ReplyDelete1.No beacuse more people like marmite.
2.Jam
3.Yes Beacuse it has just came out.
Thanks and bye.
Hi my name is connor from halswell school.my reply to you brandon is i dont like marmite or vegemite but i happen to like cheeseymite.bye bye
Deletehi room 19 my name is Mattaus from Edgecumbe Primary School and I have some answers.
ReplyDelete1. No, because vegemite is really yuk and marmite is better.
2. I reckon everybody will go to jam.
3. Yes because its back from being gone.
hello Mattaus Edgecunbe primary school my name is Hamish from Halswell primary school room19 1. yes you are right Marmite is better than Vegemite is yuk!.2. yes jam is very yum .3.yes it is
Deletehi my name is macy from Edgecumbe primary school.I have some answers for you
ReplyDelete1.no because people like marmite better than vegemite.
2.jam because it is still nice.
3.yes because they would probaly pay anything because it just came back.
Hi Macy is gemma I am from Halswell School
DeleteThank you for the coments it is realy nice to know some one looks at our blog.
we are realy happy.1.so you like cheeseymite i do not like it because it taste
funny.2.i like peanutbutter to but i hate marmite because it is yuck.3.i agree
with you.Thank you.What dose your school look like.bye.From Gemma.
Hi room 19 I like vegemite, hope you have a good holiday from Jack
ReplyDeleteThis marmite shortage seems to have children from all around NZ talking! Thank you for commenting on our blog and directing us to your post. We think our survey might answer some of your questions but wonder if the results would be the same if we surveyed your class and community. Could you help us by embedding the questionnaire and answering the questions for us?
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, by the way!
I don't have any more BLACK GOLD.
ReplyDeleteGet some Vegemite!
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