Read about Petra Bagust net worth, age, husband, children, height, family, parents, salary and TV shows as well as other information you need to know.
Introduction
Petra Bagust is a New Zealand television presenter, radio host, podcaster and media chaplain. She is best known for her role as co-presenter of TVNZ’s morning show Breakfast. Her departure from morning television was explained as wanting to spend more time with her family. She is a Christian.
Early life
| Name | Petra Bagust |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Occupation | Media personality |
| Age | 50 years |
| Height | 1.71m |
Petra Bagust was born on April 14, 1972 (age 50 years) in Christchurch, New Zealand. She is the daughter of New Zealand parents. She grew up in Christchurch and attended the University of Canterbury, where she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1995.
Career
Petra Bagust started her television career at the local TV station Cry TV. She later co-hosted the youth TV series Ice TV, its sequel Ice As, and later a wide range of programming including travel shows, real estate shows, and game shows.
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She was also a regular host of the annual event Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park and St Paul’s GLOW Carols by Glowstick. In 2008, 2009, and 2010 she hosted the New Zealand program What’s Really In Our Food?, broadcast on TV3. At the same time, she hosted a weekly radio program with Pat Brittenden on Newstalk ZB.
She changed networks in 2011 to present TVNZ’s Breakfast alongside Corin Dann. In October 2012 she announced her departure from the show and was replaced the following year by Toni Street.
In March 2022, Bagust launched a Rova podcast called Grey Areas, featuring her speaking with guests including Jackie Brown, Wendyl Nissan, Karen Walker, Robert Rakete, Miriama Kamo and Robyn Malcolm, about growing older in Aoteoroa. It soon became the top podcast in New Zealand and stayed in the top ten Apple Podcasts for eight weeks. Season two was launched in September 2022.
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In February 2023, Bagust launched a weekly two-hour radio show that she hosts on Today FM called Sunday Sanctuary. Bagust is also a media chaplain with the Christian Broadcasting Association. She was nominated for her work on ‘What’s Really In Our Food?’ in the Qantas Film and Television Awards three years running, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Husband
Petra Bagust is currently married to Hamish Wilson, they had their wedding in 2000. Her husband is a freelance cameraman and they have three children.
Petra Bagust net worth
How much is Petra Bagust worth? Petra Bagust net worth is estimated at around $5 million. Her main source of income is from her primary work as a television presenter, radio host, podcaster and media chaplain. Petra Bagust’s salary per month and other career earnings are over $400,000 dollars annually.
Petra Bagust’s remarkable achievements have earned her some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy car trips. She is one of the richest and most influential media personalities in New Zealand. She stands at an appealing height of 1.71m and has a good body weight which suits her personality.