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Introduction
Lucy Hockings is a New Zealand news presenter for the BBC. She is one of the chief presenters broadcasting worldwide and across the UK. She is also a moderator, events host and media trainer. Her roles include anchoring Live with Lucy Hockings on BBC World News.
Early life
| Name | Lucy Hockings |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
| Occupation | News presenter |
| Age | 49 years |
| Height | 1.65m |
Lucy M ary Hockings was born on March 7, 1974 (age 49 years) in Taranaki on New Zealand’s North Island. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Auckland. Her elder brother Liam, also a journalist, has been missing since the Loafers Lodge fire.
Career
Lucy Hockings worked as a reporter for TVNZ before joining the BBC. Hockings joined the BBC as a producer in 1999, before being promoted to senior producer in 2000.
Hockings has covered the September 11 attacks as a reporter, the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, the 2004 tsunami, the death of Pope John Paul II, the 2005 London bombings, and the capture of Saddam Hussein.
During her earlier presenting days, Hockings claimed her employers made attempts to “iron out” her accent, and that she was sent to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for “unsuccessful” elocution lessons.
In February 2023, it was announced Hockings would become a chief presenter on the BBC’s new news channel for both UK and international viewers due to launch in April.
Hockings appeared as a news anchor in the 2018 film Black Panther. Her remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips.
She is one of the richest and most influential journalists in New Zealand. She stands at an appealing height of 1.68m and has a good body weight which suits her personality.
Husband
Lucy Hockings is a married woman and has children with her husband, Jason Breckenridge, a Canadian filmmaker. She rarely speaks about her husband and children.
Lucy Hockings net worth
How much is Lucy Hockings worth? Lucy Hockings net worth is estimated at around $2 million. Her main source of income is her primary work as a journalist. Lucy Hockings’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $218,025 dollars annually.