Due to the Government's current restrictions in regards to the closure of non-essential services, South Pacific Pictures will close all of their productions effective immediately.
This includes the postponement of filming on Shortland Street, Westside, Educators and Mean Mums.
"It is our priority to follow the practices and procedures set out by the Ministry of Health to ensure the safety of everyone involved," said Kelly Martin, South Pacific Pictures CEO.
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