29 Jan 2021

Vacuum obsessed 5 yo on look out for Henry Hoover

From First Up, 5:52 am on 29 January 2021

People offer and hunt for all kinds of things on Facebook, but one Auckland mum is after something very specific for her five-year-old son.

Ellie Jay meets James, who's greatest wish is to get his hands on a Henry vacuum cleaner.

James has always been fascinated with vacuum cleaners and even took his first steps in pursuit of one, says his mum Holly.

His dream vac, which he likes to watch on YouTube every night before bed, is made by the UK brand Henry and has a painted face.

James has made his own Henry with a bucket and hoses and a painted face, but he's still hopeful the real thing might come his way.

"This is a special thing painted red and has a handle to carry it and plugs on power - that's how it works. But it doesn't make any noise.

"It's a really complicated to make a henry and I didn't have the right material and I didn't have plastic."

If you have an unwanted Henry vacuum cleaner, send us an email - firstup@rnz.co.nz