25 May 2012

Insiders guide

2/11/2011 9:37:00 a.m.

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Remember, remember the fifth of November? With Guy Fawkes just around the corner, we talked to the Wellington SkyShow designer Robert McDermott who's been in the fireworks game for 25 years. The show was Robert’s brainchild and he’s been firing it off since its inception in 1995, the first major annual firework event in New Zealand. He shares some local knowledge ahead of this year’s explosive day…

Best breakfast… Joe’s Garage.
Favourite place for coffee… Mojo on Wakefield Street.
Best for lunch… Te Karaka, sitting in the sun overlooking the water.
Best value meal, approx.  $25… The Bangalore Polo Club.
Insiders tip, try the… KC Café, Courtenay Place.
Favourite place to party… Hummingbird.
Favourite walk… To the top of Mount Kaukau.
Best day trip out of Wellington… Go for a drive down Kapiti Coast.
Money no object… Helipro sightseeing tour.
Must-buy gift… Soft toy Kiwi… or Possum fur nipple warmers and willy warmers, from the Council Chamber gift store.
Curious fact about Wellington… Everyone wears black.
Best wet weather activity… Stroll through Te Papa.
Best way to spend Saturday afternoon… A couple of beers, chips and gravy with friends at St John’s outside on the grass.
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