Scaffolder Max McKenzie hams up a variation of air guitar after assembling the stage in the Octagon for Dunedin’s New Year’s Eve party. Showing their support for his performance are (from left) Branau Dani, siblings Oscar, 8, and Darcy, 10, Harley and Jamie McGuire, and Will Clarkson. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY A high-energy party has been forecast for New Year’s Eve in Dunedin and organisers are hopeful the weather will co-operate.