Girl vs. Boy facts for kids

Girl vs. Boy is a fun New Zealand TV show for teenagers. It's a teen situation comedy, which means it's a funny show about everyday life for teens. The show was filmed in Seatoun, Wellington and made by KHF Media, NZ on Air, and TVNZ.

The story starts in a perfect, friendly neighborhood called The Bay. A big breakup happens between Hailey (Carolyn Dando) and Tim (Josh McKenzie). This event divides the whole community. Maxine (Courtney Abbot) steps in to help. She calls herself a 'love-detective.' Her mission is to figure out what happened, fix the problem, and bring the community back together.

In the second season, The Bay wants to win a competition. It's about being New Zealand's happiest suburb. Everyone tries hard to make Maxine and Jack look like the perfect happy couple. This way, they can be the face of the campaign. This time, Maxine's own love life becomes a big public topic. It's even shown on national TV!

For the third season, a new principal arrives at school. She wants to separate girls and boys. Maxine and her friends must find out why the principal is doing this. They also need to learn about her past with the people of The Bay. A school camp is a very important event. Student elections also take place. Max, Olaf, Grayson, and Gina all run for a position.

Meet the Characters

Maxine Small: The Love Detective

Maxine Small is the main character of the show. She is known for trying to help her friends. Sometimes, she meddles a bit too much, but she always means well. Max is a bit awkward and goofy. However, everyone in The Bay likes her. People often call her Max.

Hailey: Max's Best Friend

Hailey is Max's best friend. She is a very important part of the first season. This is because the story starts with her breakup. She breaks up with Tim, who lives next door. They were childhood sweethearts. Hailey is smart and friendly. But sometimes, she gets annoyed when Max meddles in her life.

Tim: The Next-Door Neighbor

Tim lives next door to Hailey and used to be her boyfriend. In the show, he goes through a "goth" phase. In season two, he works on an oil rig. He is also good friends with Max.

Gina: The Sassy Friend

Gina is one of Max's friends. She is known for her sassy attitude. She also has strong feminist beliefs. Gina is quick-thinking and observant. Her smart ideas often help Max when she is confused. People know not to upset Gina. But she also has a warm heart. She will do anything for her friends. She later develops strong feelings for Olaf.

Jake: Max's Love Interest

Jake is a boy Max likes. For most of the time, he wears a cage on his neck or head. This is because Gina accidentally punched him. She thought he had insulted her. Jake is awkward, just like Max. In season two, he tries to act like a "bad boy." But this isn't really who he is. He is the richest of the teenagers. However, he has a lonely family life. He is good friends with Grayson.

Grayson: The Smooth Talker

Grayson thinks he is very smooth. He is one of the friends of the other teenagers. He often gets into trouble. This is because of his cheeky attitude. He is always trying to be cool.

Olaf: The Quiet Artist

Olaf is a quiet boy from Norway. He develops a big crush on Max in season one. He is very sensitive. He loves nature, music, and art. People in The Bay often misunderstand him. But generally, they like him because he is gentle. He is Kjesten's brother. He ends up dating Gina.

Kjesten: The Scheming Sister

Kjesten is Olaf's sister. She is a troublemaker who likes to scheme. It seems like she is always involved when Max gets into trouble. Kjesten is poised, intelligent, and very calculating. She develops a crush on Tim.

Tom: The Newcomer

Tom is new to The Bay. He comes from the valley. Everyone becomes suspicious of him. They realize he changes how he talks on purpose. It turns out he just wants to make friends. He is then accepted into Maxine's friend group. He first likes Max. But in season 3, he starts to like Hailey.

Sarah: Hailey's Sister

Sarah is Hailey's sister. A lot of the drama in the first season happens around her wedding day.

Ben: Sarah's Fiance

Ben is Sarah's fiance. He enjoys playing lawn bowls.

Daisy: The School Rival

Daisy goes to school with the other teenagers. She tries to stop their plans to unite the school. At first, people don't like her. But she later makes up for some of her actions.

The Adults of The Bay

The adults in the show have unique personalities.

• Max's Mum is a psychologist. She is very emotional, caring, and quirky.
• Max's Dad is also a psychologist. He appears in season 3.
• Tim's father loves attention. He often tells people about his acting skills. He frequently tries to be the center of attention, competing with Al.
• Tim's mother works on an oil rig. She mainly appears through video calls.
• Hailey's Dad is sensitive and serious.
• Al owns the video shop. He knows every movie reference. He loves to get involved in The Bay's drama.
• The Principal, Ms. King, is strict and often seems angry. But she has a softer side. This is shown through her relationship with Al.