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Bluey - the kids show adults love and the Kiwi connection

10:07 am on 10 November 2022

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The award winning children's show Bluey is among the top ten most streamed shows on TVNZ On Demand.

The animated series is made in Australia and features the fun-filled daily life of a family of blue heeler dogs - six year old Bluey, her sister Bingo and their parents Bandit and Chilli.

It's been streamed over 14.5 million times on TVNZ On Demand and in May was the most streamed show - beating out Shortland Street.

Loved by kids and adults alike, it's been praised for the relatable way it portrays fatherhood and modern family life.

Recently it hit the headlines when Disney wanted an episode mentioning farting, banned in the US. Bluey might be Australian but there's a strong kiwi connection.

Animator Rich Jeffery is one of those lured across the Tasman to work on the show. He speaks to Kathryn about his career and the secret of Bluey's success.