by Neil Sanderson | Apr 30, 2023 | Oscillot, Oscillot Installations
Last year we supplied this Oscillot cat proof fence system to customers in Richmond, Tasman. See the results as one of their cats takes a running jump.
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 19, 2023 | Purrfect Fence, Purrfect Fence Installations
New Zealand fences are seldom simple. Our hilly terrain means fences are often stepped, as in the photo here, or sloped. With Purrfect Fence, that’s no problem at all. The height of each arm can be set to provide a smooth top line for the cat containment system,...
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 14, 2023 | About CATFENCE, Funny stuff
Here at CATFENCE headquarters, our three kitties love to hang out with us – so much so that sometimes we can’t even find a place to sit down. I have two solutions to this problem: 1. Bring in another chair 2. Kneel on the floor while using my computer...
by Neil Sanderson | Apr 7, 2023 | Cat Restrictions
Cat owners in Wellington are being encouraged to participate in an online survey run by the city council, as part of a review of the animals bylaw. “We want to hear from cat owners in Wellington about cat ownership, including how you keep your cats, and thoughts...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 26, 2023 | Products
Cat Containment Systems (catfence.nz) sells four patented types of cat fence system that we believe are the best on the market. In some cases, a combination of systems will be the best solution. There are various factors to consider when choosing a cat fence, but as a...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 25, 2023 | Cat Roaming, Cat Safety, Wildlife Protection
In a recent broadcast of Our Changing World on RNZ National, senior producer Liz Garton went looking for a native New Zealand bat (pictured) and, along the way, found out how free-roaming cats are increasing the pressure on this elusive little mammal:...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 25, 2023 | Climbing Posts, Oscillot, Purrfect Fence
Where can we ship to? We can ship some small items (see list below) anywhere in New Zealand. For larger items, we can only ship to non-rural addresses on the North Island or South Island. In other words we cannot ship larger items to rural addresses or to other...
by Neil Sanderson | Mar 7, 2023 | Cat Restrictions
New Zealand is beginning to catch up with international moves to support responsible cat ownership. Cat containment rules remain patchy but, since 2018, six local councils have introduced bylaws requiring that pet cats be microchipped and the chip registered with the...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 19, 2023 | Purrfect Fence
Since 2015, Cat Containment Systems (CATFENCE.NZ) has been helping cat owners keep their pets safe and happy at home, as the exclusive NZ distributor of the amazing Oscillot system. We’re a small Auckland-based company that grew out of a hobby business breeding...
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 17, 2023 | Cat Restrictions, Wildlife Protection
In Australia, one in three cat owners keeps their feline pets contained on their own property. That rate is four times higher than in New Zealand, but some Australian councils say it’s still not enough to adequately protect native wildlife. Attempts by some...
