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Polly Harding (also known as PJ Harding) is a radio broadcaster from New Zealand.[1]
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 |
Biography
editHarding 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
editIn 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
editIn June 2021, Harding left the Jase & PJ to return home to New Zealand.
Return to radio
editIn 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
editIn 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
editReferences
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.