A South Island community is on a mission to spread "the joy of Christmas" yes, in June to people in need of some cheer in a town struck hard by Covid-19.
The Wanaka community is hosting a mid-winter Christmas this Friday for up to 150 people who might be feeling lonely or in need of a good meal.
Yeverley McCarthy is the chairperson of the Wanaka Community Hub.
She speaks to Susie Ferguson.
