JudeDobson
- Presenter
- Producer
Jude Dobson, ONZM, became a familiar television presence in the 1990s presenting a run of lifestyle shows, and then her own five night a week series. After beginning on quiz show Sale of the Century, she went on to helm almost 1000 episodes of 5.30 with Jude and its follow-up. In 2002 she set up production company Homegrown Television to make documentaries and educational films exploring parenting and family.
Screenography
Biography
After hosting her own self-titled show for five years in the late 90s, Jude Dobson, ONZM, went on to set up production companies Homegrown Television and Raising Children Media, to accommodate her passion for making accessible, useful video content for parents.
Awards
2025 Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
For services to the community, broadcasting and historical preservation
“I'm quite happy to be behind the scenes.”