BSA upholds two complaints against Sean Plunket's The Platform

Tuesday 11 August 2026 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 11 Aug, 11:59am

In this story Sean Plunket, The Platform, Broadcasting Standards Authority

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has upheld two complaints regarding broadcasts on The Platform. One broadcast was found to have denigrated Māori, while another involved a serious privacy breach where Sean Plunket named a complainant. The individual reportedly received threatening and abusive messages following the broadcast.

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1. StuffTue 11 Aug, 11:08am

   BSA upholds complaints over Sean Plunket broadcasts on The Platform (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostTue 11 Aug, 11:08am

   ‘Looks to be bullshit’: Sean Plunket escapes punishment as BSA upholds complaints (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 11 Aug, 11:59am

   BSA upholds two complaints against Sean Plunket’s The Platform (opens in new tab)