Wayne Wright
Wayne Wright is an investor behind the media brand The Platform who declined an invitation to join a group seeking a board cleanout at NZME, preferring to focus on his current projects.
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Recent news mentions
Wayne Wright, co-founder and trustee of prominent charity the Wright Family Foundation in Tauranga, is listed by the Companies Office as WFT Finance’s sole director.
Auckland apartment sales market so dire that new 77-unit block to be rented
New Zealand· 2025-09-18
Wayne is selling his beloved chateau in the Midi-Pyrenees due to health concerns.
French chateau for sale as Christchurch couple farewell dream homeNew Zealand· 2025-09-14
Wayne Wright is the co-founder and trustee of the Wright Family Foundation.
New Zealand’s largest taxpayers revealed: Banks dominate with $2.5b contributionNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Wayne Wright is listed as WFT Finance’s sole director.
Failed Du Val Group’s Auckland apartment block Verge up for sale amid market slumpNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Wayne Wright has been made an officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education and philanthropy.
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Brendan Lindsay knighted for business and philanthropy contributionsNew Zealand· 2025-06-01
Wayne Wright was appointed officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his contributions to early childhood education and philanthropy.
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: Wayne Wright appointed officer of the New Zealand Order of MeritNew Zealand· 2025-06-01
Wayne Wright leads the Wright Family Foundation, which supports the Mitey initiative.
Sir John Kirwan’s Mitey mental health initiative launches in Bay of PlentyNew Zealand· 2025-05-02
Wayne Wright leads the Wright Family Foundation, which supports the Mitey initiative.
Sir John Kirwan’s Mitey mental health initiative launches in Bay of PlentyNew Zealand· 2025-05-02Wayne Wright is an investor who declined an offer to join the group seeking a board cleanout at NZME.
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
