Michael Galvin plays Dr Chris Warner, the only original cast member on long-running hospital soap Shortland Street. We are having these discussions with South Pacific Pictures on Shortland Street at the moment, but this is very much part of our regular renewal process for the show. Martin said SPP had done a lot of work over the years to keep Shortland Street fresh and relevant. Shortland Street used to receive NZ on Air funding - would that or other relief be possible again in this ever-evolving media landscape? A “challenging” trading environment had seen a significant reduction in television advertising revenue, she said, while digital revenue had increased year-on-year.

Source: Stuff February 29, 2024 16:35 UTC