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Introduction
Sean Plunket is a New Zealand broadcast journalist. He has been a recipient of Qantas Media Awards in radio and television categories, the New Zealand Radio Awards and the 2001 European Union Journalist Award.
Early life
| Name | Sean Plunket |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
| Occupation | Broadcast journalist |
| Height | 1.73m |
| Age | 57 years |
Oliver Sean Plunket was born on September 9, 1964 (age 57 years) in Christchurch, New Zealand. He is the son of journalist Patrick Plunket. He was educated at Plimmerton Primary School and Nelson College from 1980 to 1982, where he was a member of the 1st XV rugby union team in 1981 and 1982. He went on to study at the Wellington Polytechnic School of Journalism.
Career
Sean Plunket’s early positions in broadcasting and journalism included a brief stint as a copywriter at Radio Windy, five years at Independent Radio News, a short spell as a reporter for Radio New Zealand.
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Plunket worked three years as a political reporter on TV3, working as a presenter–reporter on TVNZ’s Fair Go and Under Investigation programmes, and then further roles at TV3 on 20/20 and as a senior political reporter.
He was one of two breakfast hosts of Morning Report between 6 am and 9 am weekdays on Radio New Zealand National from 1997 to 2010. His regular co-host was Geoff Robinson. In 2009, Plunket lost a dispute with his employer, Radio New Zealand, which he took to the Employment Relations Authority.
Plunket announced his resignation from Radio New Zealand in June 2010 and his last day on Morning Report was 8 September 2010. From January 2011 to December 2012 he presented Sean Plunket Mornings on the Wellington branch of Newstalk ZB.
Starting in April 2013 Sean Plunket began hosting the 9 am–midday weekday slot on Radio Live, now known as MagicTalk at 12-4 PM slot in December 2015, taking over from Michael Laws. Up until 2014, he wrote a weekly column for The Dominion Post.
In 2017, Plunket became director of communications for The Opportunities Party, which was established by economist Gareth Morgan. Soon after the sacking of former interim MagicTalk talkback radio host John Banks, Plunket left the station.
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Sean Plunket’s own talkback radio slot had already been the subject of a Broadcasting Standards Authority uphold for its content over accusations that a Maori iwi “did not care about child abuse” while discussing an iwi roadblock intended to protect its elderly members from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plunket’s salary for 2022 ranges from $162,574 to $475,483, but with bonuses, benefits and various other compensation, he made significantly more than his salary in the year 2019.
Wife
Sean Plunket is still married to his first wife Tara Merriman. His wife is a private person and they have children together. Their daughter Tatyana Plunket and son Joseph Plunket are the most known. They held their wedding ceremony in Auckland and are living a happy life since their marriage.
Sean Plunket net worth
How much is Sean Plunket worth? Sean Plunket net worth is estimated at around $4 million. His main source of income is from his career as a broadcast journalist. Plunket successful career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars. He is one of the richest and influential broadcast journalists in New Zealand.