How old is Short-land Street in Soap Opera years?

"Shortland Street," the New Zealand soap Opera, premiered on May 25, 1992. As of October 2023, the show is over 31 years old. In soap opera terms, which often compress time, it can be considered to have aged significantly more, as storylines frequently span years within a single season. Therefore, in soap opera years, it could be viewed as having the experience of multiple decades.