Polly Harding

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Polly 'PJ' Harding
Born (1990-08-13) 13 August 1990 (age 35)
New Zealand
Career
ShowThe Hits Drive with Matty & PJ
StationThe Hits
StyleHost
CountryNew Zealand

Polly Harding (also known as PJ Harding) is a radio broadcaster from New Zealand.[1]

Biography

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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

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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

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In June 2021, Harding resigned from KIIS 101.1 and Jase & PJ to return home to New Zealand.

Return to radio

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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

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In March 2024, Harding married farmer 'Beej' Campbell, the couple were married at their home in Wairarapa, New Zealand.[6] The couple have two children, Charlie born in 2022, Frankie born in 2025.[7]

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References

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