PUBLIC MEETING 13th JUNE 2016
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New Zealanders want to protect native wildlife but we are also a nation of cat-lovers. Between us, we own about 1.4 million domestic cats which are known to prey on vulnerable native birds and animals. Come along to this meeting to hear how researchers, conservationists and local government is tackling the issue.
PRESENTERS
Dr Heidy Kikillus of Victoria University
Heidy will report on her “Cat Tracker” study of 250 domestic cats in Wellington City using GPS collars. The data gathered will inform cat management policies of local councils and government.
Myfanwy Emeny, Team Leader Urban Ecology, Wellington City Council.
Myfanwy will discuss WCC’s animal bylaw and cat management strategies, which aim to protect native animals while balancing the rights of cats and their owners.
Ro Cambridge, Manager of the Live and Let Live Project
Ro will report on this pilot project trialling ways to protect native wildlife on the Waimea Inlet, by trapping feral cats while working with local cat-owners to prevent harm to pet cats.
Paul Sheldon, Co-ordinator Biosecurity & Biodiversity, Tasman District Council
Paul will discuss responsible cat management from the perspective of TDC ‘s pest and animal control policies.
Hosted by Waimea Inlet Forum supported by Tasman District Council, Tasman Environmental Trust
and the Department of Conservation
PRESENTERS
Dr Heidy Kikillus of Victoria University
Heidy will report on her “Cat Tracker” study of 250 domestic cats in Wellington City using GPS collars. The data gathered will inform cat management policies of local councils and government.
Myfanwy Emeny, Team Leader Urban Ecology, Wellington City Council.
Myfanwy will discuss WCC’s animal bylaw and cat management strategies, which aim to protect native animals while balancing the rights of cats and their owners.
Ro Cambridge, Manager of the Live and Let Live Project
Ro will report on this pilot project trialling ways to protect native wildlife on the Waimea Inlet, by trapping feral cats while working with local cat-owners to prevent harm to pet cats.
Paul Sheldon, Co-ordinator Biosecurity & Biodiversity, Tasman District Council
Paul will discuss responsible cat management from the perspective of TDC ‘s pest and animal control policies.
Hosted by Waimea Inlet Forum supported by Tasman District Council, Tasman Environmental Trust
and the Department of Conservation
Everyone is welcome to this meeting on the question of responsible cat management
7.30pm Monday 13 June
Headingly Centre
Lower Queen Street
Richmond
Presenters wil talk on:
7.30pm Monday 13 June
Headingly Centre
Lower Queen Street
Richmond
Presenters wil talk on:
- The Live and Let Live Project
- Wellington City Council's animal bylaw and cat management strategies
- Results of Victoria University's Cat Tracker Project
PROJECT PROGRESS
- GPS tracking of domestic cats around the inlet has been completed.
- Trapping of feral cats has begun, and will continue until early June.
- Residents in the pilot area have been advised of the trapping.
- Owners of domestic cats have been offered free microchipping of their pets.
- Any microchipped cats from the pilot area who are trapped will be will be safely released.