Nelson Tasman cat control aligns with government policy change

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 10 Dec 2025, 2:00pm

Nelson and Tasman regions have already implemented rules for feral cat control, including microchipping and registration requirements. These local measures align with the government's recent decision to include feral cats in the Predator Free 2050 strategy.

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1. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 8:54pm

   Government's feral cat changes 'validate' Nelson, Tasman rules (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 10 Dec 2025, 9:31am

   Nelson Tasman feral cat crackdown matches Government Predator Free move (opens in new tab)

3. The PressWed 10 Dec 2025, 2:00pm

   Govt’s feral cat changes ‘validate’ Nelson Tasman rules (opens in new tab)

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