When it comes to birthday presents, Shortland Street star Zak Martin has set the bar pretty high with his gift for little brother Jake.
“He was turning 21 and I wanted to get him something he’d always remember,” says Zak. “Around the same time, I was planning a month-long trip to Europe with two of my best friends, Keegs and Ty. One day, when Mum and I were talking about presents for Jake, it hit us. What if we got Jake a ticket to Europe as well?”
With just four weeks to make their audacious dream a reality, Zak, 24, and mum Michelle put “Operation Blow Jake’s Mind” into action. First, Zak needed to clear it with his
