TVNZ has indicated consultations are under way with Shortland Street staff - and there's growing concern around possible job cuts.

It comes as TVNZ made the move to cut the series from screening five nights a week to three, leading to fewer episodes being produced.

Former Shortland Street actor Will Hall says the industry is fraught with trepidation and there's limited job security - but he hopes no cuts will be made

"I hope we see the light and keep Shortland Street for what it is, there's a great foundation and I'd like to think there's still a place for the soaps, even in 2025."

LISTEN ABOVE

TVNZ has indicated consultations are under way with Shortland Street staff - and there's growing concern around possible job cuts.
It comes as TVNZ made the move to cut the series from screening five nights a week to three, leading to fewer episodes being produced.
Former Shortland Street actor Will Hall says the industry is fraught with trepidation and there's limited job security - but he hopes no cuts will be made
"I hope we see the light and keep Shortland Street for what it is, there's a great foundation and I'd like to think there's still a place for the soaps, even in 2025."
LISTEN ABOVE

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Will Hall: Former Shortland Street actor on TVNZ potentially cutting jobs from the show

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/97ec2b6a-910c-4fd6-b5fa-b2a4003e2982/transcript