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".
Trust members (from left) NicolaSimonsohn, Jen Anderson, Ms McCarthy and Julia Larkin. PHOTO: MARK PRICE
