Much of some of the following has been shamelessly lifted from folksong.org.nz.

It appears we all have this man to thank for a good old Kiwi tradition.



Sir Jack Richard Butland KBE
(1896-1982), pioneer food manufacturer and philanthropist.

Creator of Chesdale cheese.

We are the boys from down on the farm,
We really know our cheese
There’s much better value in Chesdale,
It never fails to please.

Chesdale,
Slices thinly
Never crumbles,
Theres no waste.
And boy, it’s got a mighty taste!
Chesdale cheese!

It’s finest cheddar
Made better!



Ches and Dale
Dick Frizzel & Sam Harvey

I used to love those flavoured Chesdale wedges in the plastic disc container. But you couldnt make cheese toast with the slices.

Here’s another one for you.. This TV advertisement was filmed aboard the Kingston Flyer in the mid 70’s.



Crunchie Train Robbery

Life’s a whole long journey, boy,
Before you grow too old,
Don’t miss the opportunity
To strike a little gold.

Out West the folks are crossing you.
The way to make them stop,
Is to quick draw your Crunchie bar…
-And fill them full of choc.

Have a Crunchie
Hokey pokey bar
Golden Crunchie
Hokey pokey bar.

Goodnight Kiwi is next… I got a few more flashback posts in mind too.

Now I feel old.