Jude Dobson
Jude Dobson | |
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| Born | 1966 or 1967 (age 58–59) Auckland, New Zealand |
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| Spouse | Graeme Dobson |
Judith Mary Dobson ONZM (née Kirk; born 1966 or 1967) is a New Zealand TV presenter, producer and author.[1] Dobson co-authored The Last Secret Agent: The untold story of my life as a spy behind Nazi enemy lines with Pippa Latour, who shares her story as a World War II spy.[2][3][4]
Early life and career
[edit]Dobson was born Judith Mary Kirk in Auckland in about 1966 and grew up in the suburb of Māngere Bridge.[1][5] She was educated at Epsom Girls' Grammar School, before training as a nurse and working at National Women's Hospital and Green Lane Hospital.[5][6] In 1987, she began part-time modelling, and made her first television appearance that year as a contestant on the show Face of the Eighties. The following year, she spent two months modelling in Japan, and worked as pharmaceutical sales representative on her return to New Zealand.[5] She competed in the 1988 Miss Universe New Zealand pageant, placing fourth, behind winner Lana Coc-Kroft, and that year was a model in the Benson and Hedges Fashion Awards and appeared on the children's programme Spot On in an item about a day in the life of a fashion model.[1][5]
Television career
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Production and parenting media
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Historical documentary work
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Honours and awards
[edit]In the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, Dobson was appointed an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to the community, broadcasting and historical preservation.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Dobson is married to Graeme Dobson, a former Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Jude Dobson". NZ On Screen. 23 April 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "The untold story of WWII's last female spy". RNZ. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "The unburdening of a lifetime of secrets". The Post. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ "'She trusted me': Jude Dobson on ghostwriting a bestselling spy memoir". NZ Herald. 22 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Model, radio man to front TV quiz". The Press. 11 January 1989. p. 11. Retrieved 23 June 2025 – via PapersPast.
- ^ "Family Matters by Jude Dobson". The Aucklander. 27 March 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ "King's Birthday Honours: Dai Henwood, Tim Southee and Jude Dobson among those recognised". RNZ. 2 June 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ^ Eley, Peter (23 April 2020). "Jude Dobson explores history of military flight in New Zealand's Air Force: Then & Now". Stuff. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
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