AUCKLAND, Today: Sweetshop Entertainment and Studio Local are back with more feathered chaos, as Bird’s Eye View returns for another season of backyard adventures and bird-brained fun.
The hit animated series is landing on TVNZ+ in 2025, bringing eight brand-new episodes packed with funny birds, silly missions, and enough jokes to keep parents laughing too.
This time, the flock’s getting even bigger. New hatchlings are joining the fun, and some very special guests from Australia are swooping in for Season Two’s wild ride.
Producer Rickylee Russell-Waipuka says, “The team at Studio Local have taken things up a notch in Season 2—funnier, fresher, and even more heart, plus the animation is something the team can all be so proud of.
“We’ve added new characters for the kids, and brought in Aussie comedy star Stephanie Tisdell as Lindy the cockatoo, whose sharp humour gives the series a whole new edge.”
The show’s familiar favourites are back too—Millen Baird as Tūī, Kerry Warkia as Kererū, Gemma Easton as Pīwakawaka, Stan Walker as Pūkeko, and Andy Faulkner as Jail Bird.
“I’m a father, and I think kids always relate to cartoons that reflect them, and who they want to be, and I know my kids will love it even more now that I have a son in Pūkeko Jnr.” – Stan Walker
Joining them is Lindy the cockatoo, voiced by Stephanie Tisdell, along with adorable new arrivals Pūkeko Junior, played by Tawaho Russell-Waipuka, and the Kererū Chicks, Kaea Levia McKay Aukino and Liam McColl Buller.
Stan Walker, who voices Pūkeko, says “I’m a father, and I think kids always relate to cartoons that reflect them, and who they want to be, and I know my kids will love it even more now that I have a son in Pūkeko Jnr.”
Fans can expect even more backyard bloopers, bizarre encounters, and heartwarming chaos, as the flock’s world expands beyond the garden and into new, hilarious territory.
Directed by Pete Circuitt and Jared Kahi, and written by Nick Ward, Nick Boshier, Kathryn Burnett, Amy Stewart, and Te Waiarangi Ratana, the series is proudly funded by NZ On Air.
Director Jared Kahi says, “Whanau is truly at the heart of season 2 of Bird’s Eye View. The flock were a kind of de facto family unit in season 1, but with the introduction of the younger birds into the cast, we get to see new dimensions of our main characters as they interact with the next generation, proving that it does indeed take a village to raise children.
“As directors and parents ourselves, it’s so satisfying to explore these family dynamics and expand the world as their adventures extend out of the backyard and into the wider world.”
No matter your age, Bird’s Eye View is set to bring big laughs and even bigger adventures — Season Two is flying in hot.
CREDITS
Directed by: Pete Circuitt and Jared Kahi
Animated by: Studio Local
Produced by: Sweetshop Entertainment and Studio Local
Created by: Studio Local
Producers: Sharlene George, Rickylee Russell-Waipuka, Gemma Easton
Line Producer: Tania Smiler
Kaitiaki: Rickylee Russell-Waipuka
Development Producer: Rouzie Hassanova
Production Accountant: Tania Smiler, Kim Stringer
Production Co-ordinator: Tania Smiler, Rickylee Russell-Waipuka
The Sweetshop: Melanie Bridge, Karlie Fisher
TVNZ Commissioners: Ngawaero Maniapoto, Sondiyp Singh
NZOA Audience & Media Strategist: Sarah Donaldson
Writers
EP 01, 06 and 08 Written by Nick Ward
EP 02 Written By Nick Boshier, Script Supervisor Nick Ward
EP 3 Written By Kathryn Burnett, Script Supervisor Nick Ward
EP 4 Written By Amy Stewart, Script Supervisor Nick Ward
EP 5 and 7 Written By Te Waiarangi Ratana, Script Supervisor Nick Ward
Cast / Voice Over Artists
Tūī: Millen Baird
Kererū: Kerry Warkia
Pīwakawaka: Gemma Easton
Pukekō: Stan Walker
Big Jim Personalities: Andy Faulkner
Lindy: Steph Tisdell
Pūkeko Jnr: Tawhao Russell-Waipuka
Kererū Chicks: Kaea Levia Mckay Aukino, Liam McColl Buller
Tarquin: Peter Circuitt
Barty: Andy Welch
Mum: Melissa Brinsden
Dad: Nick Ward
Daughter: Sadie Kahi
Kid: Ivy Kahi
News Reporter & Mascot: Tre Russell
First Editor: Jared Kahi
Assistant Editor: Tania Smiler
Character Supervisor: Pete Circuitt
Rigger: Laura Sinici
Lead TD: Pete Circuitt
TD: Jason Li, Thelo Veltman
Generalist: Jason Li, Sam Lockhart
Lead Modeller: Jason Li
Models: Bobby Nofoot, Geksaedr
Surfacing: Pete Circuitt, Jason Li, Tim Reinhold
Storyboard Artist: Jared Kahi
Animation Director: Pete Circuitt
Lead Animator: Ari Rizki
Animators: Juan Arias, Sam Lockhart, Marchand Jooste, Jason Li, Dan Brown
Compositing Supervisor: Jared Kahi, Pete Circuitt
Compositors: Thelo Veltman, Leon Senf
Lighting: Pete Circuitt, Jason Li, Phil Brough
Render Wrangler: Jason Li, Thelo Veltman, Phil Brough
Online Mastering: Jared Kahi, Tania Smiler
Music Composition: Johnny Barker
Musical Arrangement: Jared Kahi
Sound Design & Mix: Vedat Kiyici, Morten Gamst
Sound Post: Envy Studios
Casting: Rickylee Russell-Waipuka
Special Thanks to: Stan Walker & Aki Aki Management
Share this Post
