Close to 500 lost their jobs just before Christmas, many of them recent arrivals who had been brought over, despite the company knowing it was on shaky financial ground.
One of the group's advocates, Migrante Aotearoa's Mikee Santos, believes the workers have all found new jobs, and the money owed is starting to come through.
"This is the biggest case like this that we have handled," he said. "The sheer size, the pressure, and the timing just before Christmas is unprecedented.
"I couldn't be more prouder of my community that we were able to master this and minimise the hardship."
Among those helped was Red Aguhar, who was forced to sleep in his car after running out of money to pay his rent. Despite his family's calls for him to return home, he's pleased he stayed and was buoyed by the support of many in the community.
A kind local took him, allowing him to stay rent-free until he found a new job and a place to live. He's now living and working in Tauranga. After paying off his debt, Aguhar hopes to save money, with the dream of being able to go to the Philippines in time for next Christmas.
"It's been seven years since I've been home to the Philippines," Aguhar said.
At just 22 years old, John Camino was one of the youngest workers 1News spoke to when the story first broke. After his father died, he took on the responsibility as the family's primary breadwinner.
Today, he's grateful he's once again able to do that.
"My siblings are studying in the Philippines," he said.
"I can now continue to support them."
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