Feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 eradication list

Thursday 20 November 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 21 Nov 2025, 9:26am

In this story Christopher Luxon, Tama Potaka

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced that feral cats will be included in the Predator Free 2050 strategy. This marks the first addition to the official eradication list since the programme began. The cats will join other predators such as rats, possums, and mustelids.

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1. RNZThu 20 Nov 2025, 4:33pm

   'Stone cold killer' feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 strategy, Conservation Minister announces (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 20 Nov 2025, 5:31pm

   ‘Stone cold killer’ feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 strategy, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announces (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato Times via RNZFri 21 Nov 2025, 7:32am

   'Stone cold killer': Feral cats added to cull list (opens in new tab)

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4. 1News via RNZFri 21 Nov 2025, 9:26am

   'Stone cold killer' feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 strategy (opens in new tab)