Boy star James Rolleston is now in a stable condition in a ward at Waikato Hospital, four weeks after being injured in a car crash.
Until the end of last week he had been in the hospital's intensive care unit.
The 19-year-old star was in a car that struck a bridge near Opotiki on 28 July.
The hospital said Mr Rolleston's family would like to thank all the well-wishers who have sent many messages of love and support.