Dom Harvey
Dom Harvey | |
|---|---|
 Harvey in 2018 | |
| Born | Dominic Mark Harvey 3 February 1973 Levin, New Zealand |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Ash Males (2022–present) |
| Career | |
| Station | The Edge (2001-2021) |
| Network | MediaWorks New Zealand |
| Country | New Zealand |
YouTube information | |
| Channels | Dom Harvey |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Genre | Podcast |
| Subscribers | 13.8 thousand |
| Views | 2.4 million |
Last updated: March 28, 2025 | |
| Website | https://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] He founded a Podcast production company in Auckland called PodLab which he co-owns with his ex-wife Jay-Jay Feeney.[6]
Early life
[edit]Harvey was born in Levin, New Zealand. He later grew up in Palmerston North.[5][7]
Career
[edit]Radio
[edit]Harvey began his radio career with joining the now-defunct radio station 2XS FM.[8] After this, Harvey joined the morning team on The Edge with co-hosts, Mike Puru and Jay-Jay Feeney.[9]
On 30th July, 2021, Harvey left The Edge due to exhaustion and mental health issues.
Podcast
[edit]Harvey started his own podcast, The Dom Harvey Podcast.[5] Here he would talk with prominent New Zealanders.[10] The podcast was originally titled Runners Only! but was later changed.[11]
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.[12][13]
Harvey along with his ex-wife Jay-Jay Feeney established their own Podcast studio, PodLab in 2024.[14]
In 2025 Harvey signed a global multi year deal with the podcast distribution platform Acast.[15]
Works
[edit]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
[edit]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. He also won Podcast of the Year at the 2024 NZ Podcast Awards, as well as God for Best Entertainment Podcast, Gold for Best Independent Podcast and Silver for best Interview Podcast.[20]
Personal life
[edit]Harvey was married to radio co-host Jay-Jay Feeney from 2004 until 2017.[21][22] In 2018 Harvey said he had a new girlfriend but kept her name anonymous.[23][24] In 2022 Harvey said he was in a new relationship with Wellington art student Ash Males.[25][26][27]
Harvey has opened up about his mental health publicly on the radio. In January 2020 he shared publicly that he decided to seek therapy to address longstanding and unresolved trauma. Citing issues from the end of his marriage with fellow radio host Jay-Jay Feeney, his infertility and the stress of his career. [28]
Harvey has completed several marathons around the world.[29] Harvey was an ambassador for the World Masters Games in 2017 that was held in Auckland, New Zealand.[30] In 2018 Harvey raised over $260,000 (NZD) that went to life-saving treatment for a girl with Neuroblastoma.[31]
References
[edit]- ^ Harvey, Dom. "Happy 51st birthday to me!". www.facebook.com (Dom Harvey Verified Facebook Page per WP:FACEBOOK). Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "Running : a love story / Dom Harvey". natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Brookes, Emily. "Dom Harvey leaving The Edge after 20 years". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "World Masters Games 2017 Morning Tea | The Governor-General of New Zealand". gg.govt.nz. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Jack, Amberleigh. "The ongoing mystery of the Dom Harvey, Duncan Garner podcast". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "About PodLab Studios | Auckland". www.podlab.co.nz. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ Harvey, Dom (1 October 2014). Childhood of an Idiot. Allen & Unwin. ISBN 978-1-877505-43-0.
- ^ "Dom Harvey reveals incident that almost ended his radio career in 1990". Newshub. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Dom Harvey, music radio and the times they are a-changin'". RNZ. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ Guthrie, Fleur. "Life on the run! Dom Harvey and mum Sue can't be beat". Now To Love. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "DJ Dom latest to join in on fad". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Tracy Hickman's heartbreaking final moments detailed before she died by euthanasia". Tyla. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "About PodLab Studios | Auckland". www.podlab.co.nz. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Acast secures multi-year deal with New Zealand podcaster Dom Harvey | Mi3". www.mi-3.com.au. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ^ Kilgallon, Steve. "Dom Harvey: Trials of a shock jock". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "12 Questions: Dominic Harvey". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Dom Harvey turned down to 'play himself' in an audio version of his own book". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "New Zealand Podcast Awards Announces 2022 Winners | Scoop News". www.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards Silver Winners & All Finalists" (PDF).
- ^ Burrows, Matt (8 April 2017). "'That magic spark is gone' – The Edge's Jay-Jay and Dom announce separation". Newshub. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "'Like a breakup'- Dom Harvey leaves The Edge after 21 years". 1 News. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Dom Harvey 'quite serious' with new girlfriend six months after splitting with Jay-Jay". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Dom Harvey reveals new girlfriend". Newshub. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Dominic Harvey debuts new long distance girlfriend - 28yo fashion student". NZ Herald. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ "Dominic Harvey debuts new long distance girlfriend – 28yo fashion student". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
- ^ "Dom Harvey and Jay-Jay Feeney's holiday foursome". NZ Herald. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Dom Harvey opens up on mental illness, challenges after Jay-Jay Feeney split". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ Landells, Steve (21 August 2022). "Dom the DJ set for Rotorua Marathon debut". Athletics New Zealand. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Dom Harvey steps up as World Masters Ambassador". Newshub. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "5 marathons in 5 days: Dom Harvey completes challenge, raises life-saving funds for 3yo girl". Newshub. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2024.