Vandals destroy handmade recycled Christmas tree in Featherston

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 4:30pm

A community Christmas tree made from recycled materials was destroyed by vandals in Featherston. The structure, which took a local craft collective approximately 300 hours to create, was found in tatters after falling on Monday night.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 17 Dec 2025, 3:42pm

   300 hours of work gone: Vandals destroy town's craft Christmas tree (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 17 Dec 2025, 5:30pm

   Vandals destroy Featherston’s community Christmas tree (opens in new tab)

3. The PostThu 18 Dec 2025, 4:30pm

   300 hours of work destroyed: Vandals lower Featherston’s community Christmas tree (opens in new tab)

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