This might sound a little strange, but we are worried about cats. Not just the damage they do to our wildlife, but their own welfare too. That is another reason why we want to talk about managing cats. Cat management … Read More
The damage cats do
New Zealand is the last refuge of a huge range of bird species, we’re famous for our claim to be clean and green, and some of us have recognised the huge economic benefit, let alone the ecological dividend, from achieving … Read More
Microchipping the cats of Upper Hutt
Wellington City Council has led the country by including cats in their Animal Bylaw, making microchipping of cats mandatory. Now we have our next opportunity to move towards a Predator Free Wellington, with Upper Hutt consulting on their Animal Bylaw. … Read More
The call to control cats in Southland
Environment Southland is currently asking for feedback on their pest management plan. It is an important document as it sets the strategy for pest control in the region for the next 10 years. One of the questions being addressed is … Read More
Cats will damage your mind
A “mind-bending” disease found in cat faeces and spread to human brains has been enlisted in Gareth Morgan’s war on moggies. About 40 per cent of people in New Zealand are infected at some time in their lives with toxoplasmosis … Read More
Cats debate – 7 Days
Here is a funny debate from 7 days on the Cat debate in New Zealand. Tune in at about 31 minutes.
Cats are the #1 wandering predator in Auckland
Over the weekend the Nation and TV3 News covered the results of our cat camera study which tracked wandering cats in Auckland. The study found similar results to Wellington; that each property has an average of at least 2 cat … Read More
Cats cavorting through capital – Morgan
The capital’s cats are cavorting through Wellington properties at a rate of 49 million trespasses a year, according to a new study by anti-cat campaigner Gareth Morgan. Island Bay and the rest of the Southern Ward turned out to be … Read More
Study to find cats’ hunting behaviours
A Victoria University researcher is trying to find out just how deadly the domestic cat is for native wildlife. In a joint project with the Wellington City Council, miniature cameras have been attached to the collars of a group of … Read More
ERADICAT – Australian attitudes towards Cats
The Cats the To Go campaign has touched people in many countries around the world. In particular it has sparked massive debate in Australia, where the Australian Geographic has covered it (http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/natural-born-killers-the-problem-with-cats.htm ) and now SBS’s Insight program has featured … Read More
Wellington SCPA and Morgan Foundation support microchipping cats
Wellington City Council (WCC) is proposing some changes to the Animal Bylaw, including microchipping cats and requiring owners to ask for permission to own more than a set number of cats. At moments like this it is remarkable to note … Read More
Cats need to be managed in sensitive wildlife areas
Do you live near the Waitakere Ranges? Send a message to the Deputy Mayor, Penny Hulse, saying you want to see cats controlled
Cats – the number one threat to native wildlife
Auckland Council is currently consulting on its Pest Management Plan. Under this plan there is a way wandering cats could be managed within sensitive wildlife areas, but the council will act only if people stand up and ask for it. … Read More
Saving the Saddleback From Cats – Friend or Feral?
Is the tide turning in the battle against introduced predators? Over the weekend we heard that tieke (saddleback) are nesting outside the fenced sanctuary of Zealandia. This is a landmark moment for conservation in New Zealand, but also reinforces the … Read More
Gareth Morgan watching, trapping local cats
Gareth Morgan is keeping a close eye on Wellington’s cats. The high profile philanthropist first courted controversy over his anti-cat stance last year, and has now stepped it up a notch by monitoring and trapping local moggies. He has set … Read More
Gisborne – do you want cats to be managed in your area?
Gisborne District Council is currently consulting on its Regional Pest Management Plan. If you want cats to be managed effectively in this region then this needs to be included in the plan. GDC will only do something if people stand up … Read More
Gisborne – do you want cats to be managed in your area?
Gisborne District Council is currently consulting on its Regional Pest Management Plan. If you want cats to be managed effectively in this region then this needs to be included in the plan. GDC will only do something if people stand up … Read More
Take our Poll – Shall We Let Our Cats Kill Kaka?
For the last 6 weeks we have watched the real life drama of birds trying to survive in suburban Wellington. #kakacam has spawned a new set of international superstars – dubbed ‘the kaka-dashians’. You can watch the kaka chicks live … Read More