Polly Harding
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Polly 'PJ' Harding | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 August 1990 New Zealand |
| Career | |
| Show | The Hits Drive with Matty & PJ |
| Station | The Hits |
| Style | Host |
| Country | New Zealand |
Polly Harding (also known as PJ Harding) is a radio broadcaster from New Zealand.[1]
Biography
[edit]Harding attended the New Zealand Broadcasting School at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology (now Ara Institute of Canterbury) in 2009.[1] She began working for radio station ZM in Auckland after graduation, and became a co-host with Matt Ward. In 2015 Harding became co-host of the station's drive show with Jason Hawkins.[1]
In 2018 Harding and Hawkins moved to Melbourne, Australia to co-host the KIIS 101.1 breakfast show, Jase & PJ.[2] In March 2021, she announced that she was leaving the show to return home to New Zealand.[3]
Between 2019 and 2023, Harding hosted a weekly podcast called The PJ Podcast where she spread her knowledge and inspiration for us all to live a more intentional and fulfilled life.
Recognition
[edit]In 2016, Harding's and Hawkins' show was a finalist in the Best Music Non-Breakfast Host or Team category at the New Zealand Radio Awards.[4]
Finishing radio
[edit]In June 2021, Harding resigned from KIIS 101.1 and Jase & PJ to return home to New Zealand.
Return to radio
[edit]In November 2023, it was announced Harding would return to the New Zealand airwaves in 2024. She would be pairing up with Matty McLean to join The Hits for a new-look Drive radio show.[5]
Personal life
[edit]In March 2024, Harding married farmer 'Beej' Campbell, the couple were married at their home in Wairarapa, New Zealand.[6] The couple have one son, Charlie born in 2022.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Polly 'PJ' Harding". www.ara.ac.nz. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Melbourne radio star tearfully quits live on air". NewsComAu. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ Herald, Newstalk ZB / NZ. "Radio host PJ Harding to leave quarantine the day borders open". ZB. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ "2016". Radio Broadcasters Association. Retrieved 14 August 2021.
- ^ "Tearful Breakfast host Matty McLean quits TVNZ; joins former ZM star at The Hits". NZ Herald. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Hits radio host shares first wedding photos". NZ Herald. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.