Despite the fears for his future, long -term NZ Medical Soap has found a path to 2026.
Good news from over the ditch with Shortland Street Renewed for a season 2026.
The future of the long-term soap was questioned in the midst of continuous cost savings at Staatsomroept TVNZ and broader media university in the KIWI screen sector.
In July 2024 it was announced that it would continue to screen for three days instead of five.
Last year, the government adapted the eligible for the eligible for the production production production of New -Zeeland for local shows “with strong industry and cultural value” such as such as such as Shortland Street.
TVNZ and South Pacific Pictures focus on the transition from the show to a commercially funded, digitally supplied show.
Jodi O’Donnell, Chief Executive of TVNZ, said today that “our audience of Shorty and NZ on Air financing ensures that we can continue to bring this iconic drama to viewers in 2026 while working through the digital transition”.
“As one of the most streamed programs of TVNZ+, shorty fans are split into temporary and digital platforms,” TvNZ said in a statement.
“Now that the public is migrating online, effort has been made to increase the digital income needed to support Shortland Street As a digital first content proposition. ”
South Pacific Pictures Chief Executive, Kelly Martin, said: “Shortland Street The NZ -public continues to entertain with its various and related stories, and it continues to play a crucial role in the NZ production sector, offering consistent employment and promotes local talent. ”
“We are incredibly grateful for both TvNZ and NZ in the broadcast for their support.”
Shortland Street Screens in Australia on 7PLUS and YouTube.
Source: 1news.co.nz
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