Sean Plunket
New Zealandmedia personalityMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sean Plunket is a media personality and journalist associated with The Platform, continuing to advocate for changes in New Zealand's media landscape while partnering with Wayne Wright on their media initiatives.
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Sean Plunket is involved in a controversy regarding his comments on Māori tikanga and the Broadcasting Standards Authority's ruling on his remarks.
Media Insider: Sean Plunket blasts Broadcasting Standards Authority as it upholds complaints following ‘mumbo jumbo’ Māori tikanga commentNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Sean Plunket dismissed a complaint regarding his comments on tikanga Māori.
New Zealand’s grievance industry is eroding free expression – David HarveyNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
Sean Plunket heavily criticised the BSA, claiming it poses a threat to The Platform and freedom of speech.
Media Insider: Sean Plunket and The Platform ‘going to war’ with Broadcasting Standards Authority after watchdog claims jurisdiction over online commentNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
Plunket has had an eventful few weeks, including buying out a shareholding in The Platform venture.
Media Insider: Rugby betting complaint – Sky TV changes Israel Dagg promo; Is TVNZ closer to a sale?; Cartoonist’s financial support for The Platform; Top ad exec resignsNew Zealand· 2025-10-02
Sean Plunket called Eleanor Catton 'an ungrateful hua'.
From ‘pack a sad’ to ‘cuzzy’, the words and phrases that make us authentically KiwiNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Sean Plunket conducted an interview where Nash made his controversial comments.
‘A distraction’: Stuart Nash dumped from US trade trip after crude commentsNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Sean Plunket hosted the interview where Stuart Nash made his remarks.
Ex-MP Stuart Nash’s employer begins formal review into ‘deeply inappropriate’ remarks about womenNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
Sean Plunket takes 100% ownership of The Platform and has been vocal about the challenges in the media landscape.
Media Insider: Rich-lister Wayne Wright jnr exits The Platform, Sean Plunket takes 100% ownershipNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Sean Plunket is involved in The Platform and has faced backlash for a controversial social media post.
Media Insider: Sean Plunket’s The Platform - Wright Family Trust ends start-up funding, multi-millionaire shareholder tells of new revenue mix, challengesNew Zealand· 2025-07-28
Sean Plunket's voice is featured in the film, questioning the value of te reo Māori.
Russell Brown: Marlon Williams’ music and doco provide comfort in a time of griefNew Zealand· 2025-05-10
Sean Plunket is a media personality who is partnering with Wayne Wright on a project.
Media Insider: NZME’s biggest shareholder backs billionaire Jim Grenon’s bid for board cleanout; Willie Jackson loses broadcasting portfolio in Labour reshufleNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
