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Dom Harvey
Harvey in 2018
Born
Dominic Mark Harvey

(1973-02-03) 3 February 1973 (age 51)
Levin, New Zealand
Spouse
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(m. 2004; sep. 2017)​
PartnerAsh Males (2022–present)
Career
StationThe Edge (2001-2021)
NetworkMediaWorks New Zealand
CountryNew Zealand
YouTube information
ChannelsDom Harvey
Years active2013–present
GenrePodcast
Subscribers11.7 thousand
Total views1,862,415 million
Last updated: December 9, 2024
Websitehttps://www.dom.co.nz/

Dom Harvey (born 3 February 1973)[1][2] is a New Zealand podcaster and former radio host. Known to be a 'shock jock', Harvey started his radio career on the morning breakfast show which aired on The Edge from 2001 until 2021.[3][4] After leaving The Edge, Harvey began his own podcast, The Dom Harvey Podcast.[5]

Early life

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Harvey was born in Levin, New Zealand. He later grew up in Palmerston North.[5][6]

Career

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Radio

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Harvey began his radio career with joining the now-defunct radio station 2XS FM.[7] After this, Harvey joined the morning team on The Edge with co-hosts, Mike Puru and Jay-Jay Feeney.[8]

On 30th July, 2021, Harvey left The Edge amid a sexual harassment report being published by QC Marie Dew on culture at The Edge's parent company MediaWorks.[9][10][11]

Podcast

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Harvey started his own podcast, The Dom Harvey Podcast.[5] Here he would talk with prominent New Zealanders.[12] The podcast was originally titled Runners Only! but was later changed.[13]

A highlighted episode of his podcast was of Tracy Hickman who was terminally ill and battling breast cancer. She shared her story with Harvey about her choice to end her life through the New Zealand euthanasia law. She died on 22 May 2024.[14][15]

Works

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In 2012 Harvey published his first book Bucket List of an Idiot.[16] This book was followed by Childhood of an Idiot which was released in 2014.[17] In 2017 he released a book about his love for running in his book Running: A Love Story.[18]

Awards

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Harvey is a recipient for the Sir Paul Holmes Award for NZ Broadcaster of the Year. In 2022 Harvey won bronze at the 2022 NZ Podcast Awards.[19]

In 2024 Harvey was a finalist for his podcast at the 2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards, and The Dom Harvey Podcast won "Best Independent Podcast" at the 2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards.[20]

Controversies

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Brief radio suspension

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In 2010 Harvey was suspended for 24 hours without pay after airing an explicit jingle about former TVNZ presenter and radio host Alison Mau on The Edge radio station. The jingle made references to her partner, Karleen Edmonds. The jingle was later removed from the Station’s website and YouTube.[21][22][23]

Uncle Bully tweet

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During the 2013 series of New Zealand's X Factor, Harvey received backlash over a tweet that he posted after contestant Grace Ikanasio didn't make it to the next round. The tweet wrote, Poor Gracie! First molested in her own bed by uncle bully. And now kicked out of #xfactornz. The tweet was a reference to the New Zealand film Once Were Warriors.[24] Harvey later apologised for the tweet.

Accidental sending of genitals photo

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In 2013 Harvey accidentally sent a photo of his genitals to New Zealand Paralympic Sophie Pascoe. The photo was intended for a producer at The Edge who shared the same first name.[25] At the time, Harvey's employer Mediaworks condemned the incident and didn't take further action. Though Pascoe found the accident humorous, Harvey later apologised.[26][27][28]

Dancing With the Stars tweet

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Harvey received further backlash over a tweet that he posted in 2015 during the final of New Zealand's Dancing With the Stars. The tweet was a screen shot from the show, showing Chrystal Chenery's crotch with the text Chrystal just showing Art what he missed out on by Harvey. He later apologised for sharing the tweet.[29][30][31]

Personal life

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Harvey was married to radio co-host Jay-Jay Feeney from 2004 until 2017.[32][33]In 2018 Harvey said he had a new girlfriend but kept her name anonymous.[34][35] In 2022 Harvey said he was in a new relationship with Wellington art student Ash Males who is 20 years his junior.[36][37][38]

Harvey has completed several marathons around the world.[39] Harvey was an ambassador for the World Masters Games in 2017 that was held in Auckland, New Zealand.[40] In 2018 Harvey raised over $260,000 (NZD) that went to life-saving treatment for a girl with Neuroblastoma.[41]

References

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  1. ^ Harvey, Dom. "Happy 51st birthday to me!". www.facebook.com (Dom Harvey Verified Facebook Page per WP:FACEBOOK). Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Running : a love story / Dom Harvey". natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ^ Brookes, Emily. "Dom Harvey leaving The Edge after 20 years". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  4. ^ "World Masters Games 2017 Morning Tea | The Governor-General of New Zealand". gg.govt.nz. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Jack, Amberleigh. "The ongoing mystery of the Dom Harvey, Duncan Garner podcast". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  6. ^ Harvey, Dom (1 October 2014). Childhood of an Idiot. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 978-1-877505-43-0.
  7. ^ "Dom Harvey reveals incident that almost ended his radio career in 1990". Newshub. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Dom Harvey, music radio and the times they are a-changin'". RNZ. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  9. ^ "'It's like a breakup': Dom Harvey announces exit from The Edge radio station after 21 years on air". Newshub. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Dom Harvey's surprise exit from The Edge". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  11. ^ Mau, Alison (5 August 2021). "MediaWorks harassment, bullying report 'like Christmas', former staff say". Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  12. ^ Guthrie, Fleur. "Life on the run! Dom Harvey and mum Sue can't be beat". Now To Love. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  13. ^ "DJ Dom latest to join in on fad". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  14. ^ Barton, Alex (24 May 2024). "Terminally ill British woman ends life by euthanasia on New Zealand beach". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Tracy Hickman's heartbreaking final moments detailed before she died by euthanasia". Tyla. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  16. ^ Kilgallon, Steve. "Dom Harvey: Trials of a shock jock". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  17. ^ "12 Questions: Dominic Harvey". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Dom Harvey turned down to 'play himself' in an audio version of his own book". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  19. ^ "New Zealand Podcast Awards Announces 2022 Winners | Scoop News". www.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  20. ^ "2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards Silver Winners & All Finalists" (PDF).
  21. ^ "Host suspended for explicit Mau jingle". NZ Herald. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  22. ^ "A glossary of New Zealand gossip". The Spinoff. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  23. ^ Dudding, Adam. "Up close and personal with Ali". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Backlash over X Factor child rape tweet". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  25. ^ "DJ sends genitals shot to Paralympian". NZ Herald. 27 January 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  26. ^ "NZ radio DJ accidentally sends pic of genitals to Kiwi paralympian".
  27. ^ "New Zealand radio host Dominic Harvey accidentally sent a picture of his "pork sausage" to Paralympian Sophie Pascoe".
  28. ^ Blakely, Georgia (25 August 2013). "Trials of shock a jock". Retrieved 26 January 2024 – via PressReader.
  29. ^ "Harvey apologises for crotch shot tweet". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  30. ^ "'She's asking for compo'- DJ lashes out at dancer". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  31. ^ "Dancing with the Stars social media scandal". Now To Love. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  32. ^ Burrows, Matt (8 April 2017). "'That magic spark is gone' – The Edge's Jay-Jay and Dom announce separation". Newshub. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  33. ^ "'Like a breakup'- Dom Harvey leaves The Edge after 21 years". 1 News. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  34. ^ "Dom Harvey 'quite serious' with new girlfriend six months after splitting with Jay-Jay". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  35. ^ "Dom Harvey reveals new girlfriend". Newshub. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  36. ^ "Dominic Harvey debuts new long distance girlfriend - 28yo fashion student". NZ Herald. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  37. ^ "Dominic Harvey debuts new long distance girlfriend – 28yo fashion student". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  38. ^ "Dom Harvey and Jay-Jay Feeney's holiday foursome". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  39. ^ Landells, Steve (21 August 2022). "Dom the DJ set for Rotorua Marathon debut". Athletics New Zealand. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  40. ^ "Dom Harvey steps up as World Masters Ambassador". Newshub. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  41. ^ "5 marathons in 5 days: Dom Harvey completes challenge, raises life-saving funds for 3yo girl". Newshub. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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