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Wattie’s Responds to City Mission Call
Wednesday, 28 June 2006, 3:52 pm | Heinz Watties
In response to a call from Christchurch City Mission for non-perishable food, Wattie’s has sent ten pallets of soup (16,200 cans) for the people of Christchurch. More >>
Development of a Kiwi favourite
Friday, 19 May 2006, 4:33 pm | Heinz Watties
Wattie's has confirmed that after many months of research and development it is soon to launch a toasted sandwich product. More >>
Celebrate National Soup Week and Beat Winter Blues
Monday, 20 June 2005, 10:41 am | Heinz Watties
New research released for National Soup Week shows New Zealanders think indulging in comfort foods is one of the best things about winter. A survey of more than 1,000 people demonstrates that winter affects the way we feel, with 82 percent saying it ... More >>
Loss Of New Zealand Cooking Skills
Friday, 11 March 2005, 11:33 am | Heinz Watties
Health Minister Annette King today joined Wattie’s in launching a major initiative to get kiwi kids cooking. Wattie’s Project Cook was launched at South Wellington Intermediate School in Wellington this afternoon, signalling a major push to inspire ... More >>
Busy Lifestyles No Excuse For Poor Cat Diet
Wednesday, 2 February 2005, 1:50 pm | Heinz Watties
At a time when many people are pondering the extra kilos they've put on over Christmas and making New Year resolutions for themselves, there's a plea for them to also think about their cats' diet. More >>
Plunket "angels" receive national Eyebright Awards
Thursday, 16 September 2004, 3:16 pm | Heinz Watties
Two-week-old Phoebe Manthel of Wellington was weighed in at 3.750 kg (8lbs 4oz) by experts when three award winning Plunket staff and Prime Minister, Helen Clark, put her on the scales. From left: Julia de Weck, Nelson Community Karitane; Helen Clark; ... More >>
Wattie’s Baked Beans Volunteer Coach of the Year
Thursday, 12 August 2004, 11:28 am | Heinz Watties
Volunteer coaches provide their time and dedication to young New Zealanders in all sporting codes. To recognise the valuable role these unsung heroes play in grassroots sport, Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) and Wattie’s have launched the Wattie’s ... More >>
High Powered Panel Confirmed for Coach Awards
Thursday, 12 August 2004, 11:27 am | Heinz Watties
With only two weeks to go, the search continues for New Zealand’s most deserving Volunteer Coach of the Year. The judges for the national awards have now been chosen and in the coming months they have the hard task of deciding who will be named Wattie’s ... More >>
Wattie’s Baked Beans Volunteer Coach of the Year
Thursday, 12 August 2004, 12:56 am | Heinz Watties
The national judging panel for the Wattie’s Baked Beans Volunteer Coach of the Year awards is this year comprised of sporting experts and representatives from both SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) and Wattie’s. More >>
Volunteer Coach of the Year Fact Sheet
Thursday, 15 July 2004, 9:56 am | Heinz Watties
Volunteer coaches provide their time and dedication to young New Zealanders in all sporting codes. To recognise the valuable role these unsung heroes play in grassroots sport, Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) and Wattie’s have launched the Wattie’s ... More >>
Time to say ‘Thanks’ to Volunteer Coaches
Thursday, 15 July 2004, 9:54 am | Heinz Watties
The search is on for New Zealand’s volunteer coach of the year. Today sees the launch of the Wattie’s Baked Beans Volunteer Coach of the Year awards for 2004, a joint initiative between Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) and Wattie’s. More >>
National Soup Week names NZ’s top ten SOUP mates
Monday, 21 June 2004, 8:55 am | Heinz Watties
National icons, sport icons and living room icons feature on NZ’s first soup TOP TEN. More >>
Survey results show Kiwis are switched ON to soup
Friday, 18 June 2004, 12:59 am | Heinz Watties
As the shortest day of the year kicks off National Soup Week, a new on-line survey commissioned by Wattie’s reveals Kiwis are serving it BIG, taking time over it, and making a meal of it. It’s all good news for our health, according to dietitian Julie ... More >>
Challenge produces exceptional business leaders
Monday, 31 May 2004, 10:10 am | Heinz Watties
Heinz Wattie's brought together 12 finalists to compete in the national Heinz Wattie's Grocery Challenge yesterday, finishing with a gala dinner last night where MC Kate Hawkesby announced the two winners covering both the corporate and store levels. More >>
Excellence To Be Revealed In Marketing Challenge
Wednesday, 19 May 2004, 11:47 am | Heinz Watties
Heinz Wattie's is bringing together the best of the best in new business leaders from around New Zealand at a gala dinner where the winners of the annual Heinz Wattie's Grocery Challenge will be announced. More >>
Grocery Challenge Sources Regional Excellence
Friday, 30 April 2004, 1:08 pm | Heinz Watties
The regional competitions saw 12 finalists named as potential new business leaders for the Upper North, Lower North and South Island regions for the annual Heinz Wattie's Grocery Challenge. More >>
Grocery Challenge Sources Industry Excellence
Friday, 12 March 2004, 11:40 am | Heinz Watties
The annual Heinz Wattie's Grocery Challenge begins regionally this month, with 48 entrants competing in the only national competition to recognise excellence and potential new business leaders within the grocery sector. More >>
Energy Alternatives To Re-Start Corn Processing
Friday, 20 February 2004, 2:35 pm | Heinz Watties
Wattie’s this morning has resumed processing limited quantities of corn using portable gas supplies which have been rigged to the system. This has allowed the harvesting of those corn paddocks which would have been lost if left another 12-hours. More >>
Wattie’s Severely Hit By Gas Pipe Shutdown
Tuesday, 17 February 2004, 1:18 pm | Heinz Watties
The shutdown by NGC of the gas pipeline to the East Coast is severely affecting Wattie’s, the country’s largest grocery foods manufacturer and it has the potential to disrupt exports to Japan and Australia. More >>
Recall – Plastic bottles of Wattie’s Steak Sauce
Monday, 9 February 2004, 5:58 pm | Heinz Watties
Wattie’s has announced it is voluntarily recalling its Wattie’s Steak Sauce, 560 gram plastic bottle. This recall does not affect any other Wattie’s sauces. More >>