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Hone Ropata
Dr. Hone Ropata is a fictional character on the New Zealand soap opera "Shortland Street" who was portrayed by Temuera Morrison as part of the original cast. Morrison maintained the role for three years before briefly reprising in it 2008 to commemorate the show's 4000th episode.
Creation and casting.
Caterina De Nave developed the idea of what was to become "Shortland Street", after watching successful Australian soap opera's, "Home and Away" and "Neighbours" and noted the lack of diversity concerning
. Chris and Alison later married but divorced soon after. In 2010 it was revealed that Alison had died the previous year but in 1996, had given birth to Chris' son Phoenix Raynor (Geordie Holibar) following their separation.
Hone Ropata.
Dr. Hone Ropata was the no nonsense doctor played by Temuera Morrison. Hone often found himself playing against the rules and remained on the show until 1995. The character made a high-profile return for the show's 4000th episode in 2008.
Kirsty Knight.