Kerre Woodham Biography: Movies & TV Shows, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Daughter, Wiki, Ethnicity

Kerre Woodham is a prominent New Zealand journalist, radio presenter, author, and columnist recognized for her extensive career in broadcasting, television presenting, and media commentary.

With decades of experience across radio talkback, consumer affairs reporting, and lifestyle programming, she has become one of the country’s most respected and engaging media personalities, currently hosting mornings on Newstalk ZB.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Kerre Woodham
• Stage Name: Kerre Woodham
• Born: 1965
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: New Zealand
• Nationality: New Zealander
• Ethnicity: New Zealand European
• Occupation: Journalist, Radio Presenter, Author, and Columnist
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Woodham
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Tom McIvor (m. 2013–separated)
• Children: Kate
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life and Education

Kerre Woodham is a talented journalist, radio presenter, author, and columnist.

Born in 1965 in New Zealand, details about her parents and any siblings remain private.

She grew up in a family that moved during her childhood, attending Waihi College before relocating to Hamilton.

From a young age, she showed an outgoing personality, participating in school performances such as a lead role in a modern take on Cinderella.

After school, she chose to study journalism at Wellington Polytechnic rather than pursue other opportunities, such as a management trainee position.

She also later earned an honours degree in History and Political Science.

Career

Kerre Woodham began her professional journey in radio after completing her journalism studies, spending two years at Radio New Zealand in various North Island stations.

She transitioned to television as a reporter for Video Dispatch, a youth-oriented news program.

In 1986, she joined the consumer affairs show Fair Go as a reporter, gaining widespread recognition over several seasons for her investigative work.

She left in 1990 to host a breakfast radio program but returned to TV with roles on TV3’s Nightline.

From 1994 to 1997, she presented New Zealand communities on Heartland.

She hosted the popular cooking show Ready, Steady, Cook from 1998 to 2005 while contributing to various current affairs and topical segments on national television.

Woodham has authored three best-selling books: Short Fat Chick in Paris (2010), Short Fat Chick to Marathon Runner (2011), and Musings from Middle Age (2013).

She writes a weekly column for the NZ Herald (formerly Herald on Sunday) and has appeared on programs like Intrepid Journeys and as a contestant on Dancing with the Stars in 2022.

In radio, she hosted evening and overnight shifts on Newstalk ZB before taking over the high-profile weekday morning show.

In 2016, she received a Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand for her contributions to charity and broadcasting.

Awards and Nominations

• Scroll of Honour, Variety Artists Club of New Zealand (2016)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kerrewoodham
• Facebook Handle: Kerre Woodham

Personal Life

Kerre Woodham, 61, is a talented journalist, radio presenter, author, and columnist.

She has a daughter, Kate, from an earlier relationship.

She married Tom McIvor on February 2, 2013, after being together for about 15 years, but the marriage later ended, leading her to resume using her maiden name, Woodham.

She has spoken openly about personal challenges, including fitness journeys in her 40s, running marathons, and maintaining sobriety.

Currently single, she focuses on her media work and connecting with audiences through her candid commentary.

Net Worth

Kerre Woodham is a talented journalist, radio presenter, author, and columnist.

Her net worth is estimated at $3 million USD.

This comes primarily from her long-standing radio hosting role on Newstalk ZB, television appearances, book sales, column writing, and speaking engagements as a sought-after MC and speaker.

Filmography

Television:

• Fair Go (reporter, 1986–1990)
• Nightline (TV3)
• Heartland (presenter, 1994–1997)
• Ready, Steady, Cook (host, 1998–2005)
• Intrepid Journeys
• Dancing with the Stars (contestant, 2022)