Robert Harte played Ryan Birch in
Shortland Street, father of
Minnie Crozier but is more recently known for hosting the New Zealand television show
My House, My Castle. He currently resides in Whangarei, Northland, where he works as a lawyer in his own law firm (Rob Harte, Lawyer) and is opening a Mediation Centre. He also referees rugby and supports a lot of community organisations.