by Neil Sanderson | Nov 15, 2026 | Cat Roaming, Cat Safety
By Mike Calver, Murdoch University; Heather M. Crawford, Murdoch University, and Trish Fleming, Murdoch University Warning: some readers might find images in this article distressing. We all know cats represent a major threat to native animals and birds. Australia’s...
by Neil Sanderson | Aug 5, 2023 | Cat Restrictions, Cat Safety, Wildlife Protection
Parliament’s Environment Committee has recommended that a national cat management law be enacted, requiring that companion cats be microchipped, registered and desexed (with exemptions for registered cat breeders). The Committee was considering a petition...
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 | Feb 15, 2023 | Cat Fights, Cat Roaming, Cat Safety
Owning a cat can be expensive, especially if they require a lot of veterinary care. One of the best ways to keep them healthy – and save you money – is to keep them contained on your property, as explained in an article published today on nzherald.co.nz....
by Neil Sanderson | Feb 1, 2023 | Cat Care, Cat Safety, Media coverage
We always enjoying hearing Dr Kat Littlewood during her appearances on RNZ’s Nine to Noon programme with Kathryn Ryan. Kat is a veterinarian and lecturer in animal welfare in the School of Veterinary Science at Massey University. Her research focuses on...
by Neil Sanderson | Oct 19, 2022 | Cat Safety, Media coverage, Wildlife Protection
Neil was a guest this afternoon on RNZ National (New Zealand’s national public radio network) to talk about the Oscillot cat fence system. The programme is The Panel, hosted by Wallace Chapman, with guest co-hosts Lana Searle and Ed Amon. The interview was very...
