Grabbies 08 winners

Congratulations, the following nominations are our lucky winners and will recieve 2 return domestic airfares. Individual winners will be contacted before Friday 24 Oct 08.

- Vote for Shanell and Jason
- VOTE FOR MY LOVE MAX DE BRETT
- Peter Jespersen
- LYNDA LYNN
- Vote for Shani Mclean
- My hard-working parents - Peter and Diane
- Gillian Biddle The BEST Mum & Nanny ever!
- Vote for my Nani
- Rob Cleary
- Nominating Angela Cudd
- Vote for my Nan (Mary Jensen)
- Eri Suzuki
- Vote for "Josef Rangi Thomas's Nanny Hiha"
- My big sister Melinda Haffenden
- My BEAUTIFUL and INCREDIBLY TALENTED nominee is Ni...
- my Mother, Helen Cudd.
- PETER SAMUEL CONWAY
- Vote for Pip
- Chau lu
- LINDA MORRISON our SUPERmum
- Vote for the SWEETEST boyfriend in the whole world...
- A deserving Mum - Dot Windelburn
- My inspiring sister Marie Lu
- My girlfriend Jean Butcher
- Vivienne Edwards
- Cody Bunea
- Stacey's Dad
- The lovely Kirstin Harray
- My amazing mum Hannelie
- Vote for super mum - Karlene Radovanovich
- My LOYAL Friend, Paul Crawford
- Vote for my grandparents Rose and Dennis
- Nomination for Lindy Cavanagh-Monaghan
- vote for my family
- Vote for Michael and Frances
- Vote for Colleen
- Vicky Culling
- Bridget Broughton
- Ann Robson
- Lance Woods
- Lissa is an inspiration
- Nominate Tony Coleman
- Denise Janssen
- Ashley Boorer
- vote for Sarah Calnon
- Debbie Grant
- Craig Sweet
- Exams before Jaw Surgery - worthy of a vote?
- Vote for Jenny Hemmings
- My mother Ruth
- Loving husband Craig
- Leann Millar
- Vote for Theo
- Our Nana – Robyn Elder
- My Super-Mum on Wheels
- Matthew Barnett
- Vote for Tim Holden
- A Real Badger in a Burrow
- Paul and Lianne Hall
- Scoutmaster Steve
- Emma Kirkland
- Jill Bonny
- Our Mum - Carolyn Hayes
- My dad
- Nominating Fraser
- Laughton King for Dyslexic Kids
- Nominating Meg Liptrot
- SGP (MY WIFE) - Sheree
- Akira Le Fevre
- Tyla Tevaga
- Mum
- Warwick Moffat
- Bradd Morris
- Vote for Jackie from Whitby
- RUTH NELSON
- Nominating Greg Fleming
- Nominating CC
- My brother Simon Barnett
- Vote for Jamie Cornelissen
- Love you Mum and Dad
- Amelia Evans
- Collette Fergus
- Vote for Martin and his beautiful girls
- my mum Susan
- My sister Sue Stow
- I nominate my friend Cameron Sollitt
- Vote For Ngaire!
- Rachel MacKinnon
- a STRONG and RESILIENT young woman
- Mum Sue
- Angela Shuttleworth of Invercargill
- MY MUM LESLEY
- Geneva Pedersen
- My daughter JENNA
- I would like to Nominate my Uncle Gafa.
- Aimee O'Rourke
- Vote for my husband Nick Jennings
- I would like to nominate my sister Margaret.
- Emma Wilson
- Rangimarie
- Drift Motorsport
- I would like to nominate my Dad, David Neeson!
- Saad Zahid
- My wonderful daughter Tessa
- Vote Marion & Peter Grey Every Day!!!
- Vote for Bruce
- Cynthia AKA Nana C
- Vote for Hardworking Hilarie
- Denise Fleming
- Nominating Joe Waru Slade
- Vote for Robyn from Hokitika
- Vote for Gwenny Davis
- I nominate Helen Quinn
- Scott Kelso Dad of the year!
- Ross and Averil Mawsdley
- Vote for Qari Idris
- Peter Forbes
- My little sister
- Cameron Leslie-Paralympics Gold Medalist‏
- My Inspirational MUM Kathy Hopgood
- Vote for Sue Riehle, Waipapa
- Hurricane Suzie
- My COOL AS parents Peter and Danielle Gordon
- Jono Orpin
- Lewis Christie
- Rosie Boom
- Jane Key
- Rose Humble
- Steve
- Jeffrey Graham Moore
- Vote for Koro Tex!
- Vote for Constable Dave
- Laurie Ward
- EMMA JENKINS MY BRAVE DAUGHTER
- Lesley O'Hara
- Vote for MARG ALVE
- Nominating Kris
- I nominate Judy Sharplin
- My two children
- We love you mum
- Marc Barnett
- Nana H
- My wife delia
- Hey guys, I want to nominate my mum
- Vote for Ned
- Disneyland Extraordinaire
- My husband Peri
- My son Luke
- MY PARTNER PERCY
- My Mum - Sue Ransfield
- Lucy Davie-Martin
- My Father - Dean
- Pam and Barry
- Lou
- My cousin Kihana Joanne Wharakura
- Nominating Moira Briscoe
- Vote for Libby Beattie
- Theresa Goldsworthy
- Judy Bennett
- Suzanne Whatley
- Sammy Bronnimann, the greatest little brother
- Mark Howard
- Shelley Cameron
- My husband John
- Gordon Dry
- Rome and Grace Davis
- Throw your support behind Michele!
- Toni asks for your vote
- Sensitive man - Marius Pikaahu
- David Lu
- Heather Manners - Bird Lover
- Kerrie Lawrence
- To Build A Stronger Community.
- Helen Clark * (donated to another Inspirational Kiwi)
- My Mum Sharlene Gillespie is my nominee.
- FIONA IS MY HERO
- My Mother Veneeta
- nomination from Squirt
- my beautiful boy Jahvis
- Vote for Dna Wells
- Inspirational Ingrid!
- SUZIE – MY AMAZING DAUGHTER
- Joseph Byrne
- Jayden Jones (Age 10yrs)
- Lisa Farrell
- Vote for a phenomenal woman - my Mother Lepeka Vao...
- Drodrolangi Fraser
- Alex Tattle
- Nominee..Richard Ryan..my name..Richard Ryan
- my Older Brother Joel
- Michelle
- Duncan from Kawakawa
- Vote for Chrissy – Super Mum!
- Vote for Vivienne!
- ANN IS AN INSPERATION TO US ALL
- Vote for young James from Te Aroha
- Colin Fife
- My Dad Shayne
- Lisa Gear
- 1ST FLIGHT 4 OUR GRANDDAD…Earl Lear
- Paul and Lianne Hall
- Susann Fish
- My younger sister Karen Holmes
- Laughton King
- Mum
- I would like to nominate my son
- I want to nominate my daughter Trina
- Vote for Snjezana Lipovac!
- My Mother Mary
- Id like to nominate my Mum and Dad.
- My mom Amita
- I wish to nominate Tony Scragg.
- Rebekah's Nana
- Vote for Karen Houia!!!
- Doctor Stephanie
- I nominate my Nan
- Vote for our Angel Jeannie Manahi-Kopu
- Vote for Steve
- Josef Rangi Thomas.
- My Mum Karon Dawson
- Vicki Cullings Sands
- Dianne and Chris Gardner
- Ultimate Family
- Kenny Perkins
- Warren Willmot
- Vote for My Mum and Dad
- Papa Jerry
- my mother
- Trudy White, Positive Beam of Light
- my wife Denise
- Mavis Ruebe
- Vote for my Dad Trevor
- Nominating my friend Donna Bird
- Vote for an inspirational sister with cerebral pal...
- Nominating Wendy Steeds
- Nominating Robbie Ngatoa
- Christabel nominates mum Susan Watson
- Super Mum and Wife - Lisa Knapman-Smith
- Jennifer Long
- Eric and Mikki Wellington
- Uncle Bob and Aunty Wendy
- VOTE FOR JOE
- Oliver Rabl
- Nola
- Kane Johnson
- Vicky Green
- Colleen Mckenzie
- She doesn’t have long left on this earth.
- Tammy
- My Mum Diane!!! Luv you.

What are the grabbies?

As New Zealand’s only truly Kiwi airline, we want to show what makes us special by giving away 500 return $1 airfares to kiwis making a difference in our lives.

You can nominate or vote for those inspirational kiwis making a difference in your life and the lives of your friends and family. They may be people in your community, at work, at school, in your church or social group.

What's the prize?

The 250 inspirational kiwis who receive the most votes will earn $1 return airfares for themselves and a companion to travel within New Zealand. They can choose to travel to any of our 26 dometic destinations.

Nominations are closed

Nominations are now closed. Thank you for sending us your inspirational stories. Entries and votes will be validated and we will be contacting the lucky winners next week. Check back on the grabaseat site next week to see the list of winners.

My girlfriend Jean Butcher

Vote for Jean
Jean Butcher. My girlfriend. Jean is my girl and she is a very lovely, fun, caring, hard working student at the University of Canterbury. Without one word of a lie she is consistently at the library. She has two more years left studying at UC and with me being in Wellington it is tough not being able to see each other. We are both deeply committed to this relationship and are regulars at NZ Post Offices. As we are both students we try and pick grab a seat as much as possible but with overdrafts and credit cards pilling up interest it gets stressful and frustrating when we can’t see one anotherL. Airports have since become our best friend and worst enemy with great welcomes and sad goodbyes. Jean needs a break from her library and study. I would dearly love to introduce her to my grandparents and family in Wellington, take her out for dinner even! Nominated by Cameron Mexted – Caring Boy.

97 comments:

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Anonymous said...

I know how hard it is to get by as a student, especially these days with everything so expensive.
I want to encourage Jean & Cammeron to continue their study but with the pleasure of being able to see each other too!

Jeanie said...
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Chaz = Cam said...
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Chaz = Cam said...

I miss this girl. She brings me breakfast in bed.

Anonymous said...

Ok. these Guys need to be together!!

Holmesfarm said...

ah young love:) so long as the trip is after exams and assignments I think these are two very worthy young citizens and maybe knowing the trip is going to happen would let them concentrate on their study now. We all need to have some something good to dream about.

Anonymous said...

yeah! vote for Jean and Cam. I want Jean in Welly so I can finally meet Cams beautiful other half!! els x

Anonymous said...

suxs when he gets cranky,

Anonymous said...

sux when he gets angst as

Anonymous said...

Phone relations are just nowhere near as fun as the real thing....Hope you win :)

Jeanie said...

please !

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Jeanie said...

Four reasons why I think you should please vote for me:
1)It is hard to hold someone's hand when the only thing connecting you is a telephone handset.
2) I was counting on winning powerball last night and buying my own plane but the balls didn't fall in my favour.
3) He's right. I probably should spend some time outside the library/ New Zealand Post.
4) I really do love him quite a lot.

....(I also said please!?)

Honestly New Zealand, I'd love to be able to spend more time with him and this would be such an amazing way to do it. Please please please vote for us, we would appreciate it so much.
Alternatively, cash donations can be made.
Feel free to email me on jean_butcher@hotmail.com for more information on this.
Thanks so much guys!!

Anonymous said...

Even a dollar is too much to provide our 3rd son Cam with a smile on his face ! Especially when looking like 007 :-)

Anonymous said...

Go for it

Anonymous said...

Jean Butcher is a funny one!

Unknown said...

Ahh jean, where would be be without our burnies and lunch bags... Honestly??

Anonymous said...

Wish you all the best luck from Holland. Hope you will get the flight

Cheers Mo

Anonymous said...

heres my vote, all the best

Anonymous said...

Cam needs this. He is so loyal and devoted, and Jean makes me laugh without even being able to meet her, so she should be here making me laugh face to face.

Anonymous said...

Cam and Jean pleaseeee. She makes me laugh and I haven't even met her. That must count for something!

Anonymous said...

I do hope you win,
Nothing harder than being away from a loved one, im in the same boat as you guys, and it definatly has its hard times, when all you wanna do is be there.
GOOD LUCK!!!

Anonymous said...

Having witnessed this relationship from it's beginning I can't imagine two people who are more deserving of some extra time together. Particularly as Jean racked up a $1,500 phone bill last month before realising she wasn't actually on best mate! Good luck my little Jeanius!

Anonymous said...

good luck

Anonymous said...

Good Luck to you both, hope you get it :D

Anonymous said...

Hey you two - hope this comes thru for ya!

Anonymous said...

yay for cheap stuff

Anonymous said...

GO BOY!

Anonymous said...

awww so cute. young love huh... cant beat it. got my vote.

Anonymous said...

students are broke always so yeap hope this will help. from Bob Mugabe

Anonymous said...

cute!

Anonymous said...

go jeanbean!

Anonymous said...

I just don't know what to say, I am overcome!! Haaa lol but here is my vote darling! Its so obbbbbbvious who all the comments are from isnt it!?

Love Rowan

ps hope your wee visit coincides with my 21st event!!!!! xxxxx

Chaz = Cam said...

Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far! Much appreciated.

Cam

Anonymous said...

:)

Anonymous said...

your the man cam.. great name too

Anonymous said...

jean is the best best best!!

Anonymous said...

jean = my idol

Anonymous said...

i know how you feel guys!!!!
hang in there!!!

VOTE!

Sas said...

jean = my idol

Anonymous said...

yeah good on them

Unknown said...

Goodluck, I know how hard the wgtn-chch long distance is! Cam i still maintain you should just move to chch, never mind your degree or anything! Goodluck guys, you certainly fly enough that I'm sure Air New Zealand owes you something.

Anonymous said...

He's my big brother and she's cool so good luck, you can send me some sour rainbow lollies as thanks.
xox

Anonymous said...

SUPERB. Spiffing idea. Give Jean bean the b-b-bounce only berocca can provide...when cams away. U both make me wanna shout, kick my heels up... Fx

Anonymous said...

Cameron has been seen peeling the labels off beer bottles, and we all know what that means...

Anonymous said...

Work at it Cam.
Love to meet her some time.
GD H

Anonymous said...

Work on it Cam.
Love to meet her some time
GD H

Chaz = Cam said...

Bubba Sparx!

Anonymous said...

GO CAM AND JEAN!

Anonymous said...

“Love is strange and mysterious.. Just like Jelly beans..”

Unknown said...

Oh the fun of the long distance relationship... been there myself and I know it's costly!

All the best guys xx

Unknown said...

I initially thought you were going to lose your man license by writing pretty words about your lady and then you go and shock me with your honest words of reality that we have all faced by having to say goodbye to those close to us, you get my vote bro, for keeping it real

Anonymous said...

Cameo you deserve this,and Jean you sound lovely too so im all for it,be together and be happy thats all you need :)- Tess

Anonymous said...

Cameo you deserve ths and Jean you sound lovely too, be together and be happy! :) - Tess

Anonymous said...

Cam you are so great and Jean sounds lovely too,you really deserve to be together and be happy. Long distance longing sux. This is so cute by the way, I really hope you get it- love Tess

Anonymous said...

cam you are so great and Jean you sound very lovely. You two deserve to be together and be happy. Long distance longing is the worst. i hope you get it- love Tess

Anonymous said...

loud noises

Anonymous said...

Ok guys, am sitting opposite Jeanie in the library right now and take my word for it, she def looks as if she needs a trip away.. being the resident library geek on the 8th floor is undoubtedly a prestigious title, however, you must know that she is worthy of much more.. Everyone, vote for her, she is a fun-loving chicky who needs to go to the BEAUTIFUL city of Wellington and spend some quality time with her loverboy and most importantly meet his grandparents :) GO JEANIE, YOU CAN DO IT!love annabel xxxxxxxxxx

Anonymous said...

This makes me sick but I like you both.

Anonymous said...

Good Luck, hope you win

Anonymous said...

I know how hard it is, I'm in the same situation.
Good luck guys!

Anonymous said...

to some people long distance seems totally unlogical and they think theres always other people, but im in the same boat as you Jean and Cam and understand fully - and if you can work through this, nothing will come between you. all the best for the both of you. There's nothing better to see people putting their minds where their hearts are.

Unknown said...

im in if if means we can still have a BT...

Anonymous said...

aw Jean!!!! good luck xoxo Alana :P

Anonymous said...

Good luck you two

Anonymous said...

You guys get my vote :-)

hadsworthy said...

damn straight, lovin and learning more the merrier

Anonymous said...

oh god stop me from vomiting.

Anonymous said...

After spending 1 year in a distance relationship I know how it feels and how much you want to see each other. You got my vote!!!!

Unknown said...

awww so sweet...good luck love birds, love candice x

Anonymous said...

awww so sweet...good luck love birds, love candice x

Jeanie said...

Jesse, I would hate to abolish the BT. That would be like not having christmas...

Or like not being able to get a $1 flight.
All three situations would be rats buzz so let's not let any of them happen.

Thanks so much for all the support guys, keep the votes coming!

Anonymous said...

Cam and ean deserve to win!

Anonymous said...

Jean! Random. Someone linked me here to vote for someone else but seeing as I actually know you, you get my vote. How cute.

Chaz = Cam said...

We're gonna do it.....whoop whoop!

Anonymous said...

you guys are too cute. hope you get there babe you deserve it.! oxox

Anonymous said...

here the vote guys, good luck Jeano!

Anonymous said...

Good luck!

Chaz = Cam said...

I do love this girl. very very much

Anonymous said...

Flying's the only answer to make us all happy.

Anonymous said...

Been there, done that, good luck winning the seat.

Anonymous said...

Hope you 2 win,good luck, you have my vote 10x.

Anonymous said...

Here you go jeanie!!
xox

Anonymous said...

good luck guys!!

Can't wait to see you soon Cameron. Jean's going crazy about it.

Jeanie said...

pleeeeeeeeeeease guys,

this would be such an amazing gift.
I'd really love to see him.

Thanks so much to everyone who's voted... tell your friends. I promise it's a worthy cause!

Anonymous said...

I was browsing through all these things and yours caught my eye! You guys should sooooo be in the top 10.

Go Long Distance lol. Air NZ should use you guys as a promotion!

Kelly

Anonymous said...

This is so cute.
Disgusting. But cute.
Hope you guys win anyway!

Anonymous said...

Jean I watch you through your window every night. You need this vote for petes sake!

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Anonymous said...

Opps :o lol i am such a dork ^ I wrote the saftey code thingy majig in my comment. oh well this better count too!

x

Anonymous said...

OMG you guys are the sweetest couple.

Jean I saw you showing a very handsome young man (who I assume was Cam!) around uni about a month ago and it was very cute. I couldnt stop to say hi because i was late for class, but beware! there are people out there who spot things guys!!!

Lots of Love

Han's

Anonymous said...

cam cam he's our man if he cant do it. no one can!

the vote from your boys at cheer!

Chaz = Cam said...

Common!!!!!!

We want top 10! Might have to call in for reinforcements.....

Chaz = Cam said...

'My girlfriend Jean Butcher' has to be top 10!

Anonymous said...

we gotta keep up with the pase.

la la land!

Anonymous said...

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Chaz = Cam said...

she rocks my world more than a super group consisting of Jon Toogood, Chad Smith, Dave Grohl, Flea, Jimmy Page, Phil Knight, John Paul Jones, Dolf Datsun, Tom Larkin, John Frusciante, Tayolr Hawkins, Brandon Boyd, Tom Morello Karl Kippenburger, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Roger Waters and Duncan Mcnae.

So that is alot.