Who can forget the legendary words, “Kia Ora, Shortland Street”?
As the Kiwi soap celebrates turning 25, we thought it was time to take a look back at some of the familiar faces who have been at the frontline of the Ferndale hospital.
For more from Shorty’s receptionists – past and present – grab this week’s issue of New Zealand Woman’s Weekly.
1992-1996 Marjorie “Marj” Brasch played by Elizabeth McRae.
Elizabeth McRae returned for Shortland Street’s 20th birthday celebrations.
1992-1998 Kirsty Knight played by Angela Dotchin
1994-2001 Minnie Crozier played by Katrina Devine
1994 – 2004 Waverley Harrison (née Wilson) played by Claire Chitham
Who could forget the banter between Waverly and Kirsty Knight (Angela Dotchin)?
1997-2001 Moira Crombie played by Geraldine Brophy
2001-2005 Barbara Heywood played by Annie Whittle
2004-2007 Claire Solomon played by Emily Robins
2004 – 2011 Yvonne Jeffries played by Alison Quigan
2007- 2010 Gerald Tippet played by Harry McNaughton
2010-2015 Bella Durville (neé Cooper) played by Amelia Reid
2014-2015 Clementine Dean played by Karima Madut
2010, 2011, 2014 – now Leanne Miller played by Jennifer Ludlam
Shortland Street stars share what advice they would give their 25-year-old selves.
For more from Shortland Street’s receptionists – past and present – see this week’s issue of New Zealand Woman’s Weekly.
