The ultimate trick or treat house? Billionaires invite Auckland kids, give out free toys

Dozens of children have lined up outside the Mowbray multi-million-dollar mansion for Halloween in hopes of scoring some Zuru toys.
Billionaire Kiwi couple Nick Mowbray and Jaimee Lupton have converted their $24 million mansion in central Auckland to the “Herne Bay Horror House”.
Last week, the Society Insider reported that the rich listers decked out their new property, purchased in October, with themed rooms and a makeshift graveyard to throw an early Halloween party for 300 of their closest friends.
Known for their lavish costume parties, the couple have now opened their lavish home to the public.
In an Instagram post shared a week ago, Zuru co-founder Nick said: “Herne Bay Horror House. Will be open to the public on Halloween with some @zuru.toys giveaways”.

The event is open to all kids, and tonight parents and children alike have lined up in Halloween costumes to get a first glimpse of the display.
The children, some dressed as ghouls and goblins and others as superheroes, clutched their candy buckets in anticipation.
A Herald photographer at the scene said at 5pm there were about 40 kids waiting outside the mansion with more arriving.
By 5.20pm the queue had grown to the end of the driveway.
Photos inside showed excited children exploring the interior of the house, which was bedecked with spider webs.
The Mobray’s recently hosted a Halloween party for up to 300 friends at the Herne Bay property. They plan to eventually demolish the 478sq m place.

Where: 7 Marine Parade, Herne Bay
When: 5pm-8pm
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