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

Biography

Harding attended the New Zealand Broadcasting School at

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(now

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) in 2009. 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. In 2018 Harding and Hawkins moved to

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to co-host the

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breakfast show, '' Jase & PJ''. In March 2021, she announced that she was leaving the show to return home to New Zealand. 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

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.

Finishing radio

In June 2021, Harding resigned from

and '' Jase & PJ'' to return home to New Zealand.

Return to radio

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

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for a new-look Drive radio show.

Personal life

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

External links

iHeart Podcast

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Harding, Polly Living people New Zealand radio presenters New Zealand women radio presenters Australian radio presenters Australian women radio presenters 1990 births