Wanaka volunteers provided some winter cheer last night for migrant workers stuck in New Zealand because of Covid-19. A free Christmas dinner attracted 140 people from all corners of the world, and was followed by a karaoke session. The function at the Wanaka Hub was funded by the Upper Clutha Christmas Trust, which has raised money over the past five years by operating a "Santa’s Grotto" for children. Organiser Yeverley McCarthy said many of the migrants were in a bad way — "they’re lonely and they’re broke".

Source: Otago Daily Times June 19, 2020 15:11 UTC