Results of our Early Engagement

Thank you to everyone who took the time to contribute to our early engagement. This feedback will be taken into consideration alongside advice from subject matter experts and key stakeholders such as the SPCA.

We expect to formally consult on a draft bylaw later in the year. We encourage everyone to make a submission at that time to let us know whether we have struck the right balance.

We asked which of these requirements for companion cats you would support

We asked which of these requirements for companion cats you would support

If a vet considered a procedure not in the bests interests of the cats wellbeing, they would be exempt. Likewise, desexing would not apply to cats who are registered breeders.

We asked for your views in your own words

Key themes from free text feedback

To see a sample of contributions from a range of perspectives read the summary document.

Pro microchipping 61% Pro registration 47% Pro desexing 38% Conservation 31% Cat containment 26% Cat nuisance 15% Anti cat regulation 13% Cost concern 11% Limit cats per household 8% Subsidies 7% Toxoplasmosis 7% Strain on rescue centres 6%

To see a sample of contributions from a range of perspectives read our summary document.

Cat Owners Survey Results

Is your cat microchipped? Yes 76.89%, No 21.94%, I don't know 1.17%
Is your cat on the nz companion animal register? Yes 53.31%, No 32.88%, I don't know 13.81%
Is your cat desexed? Yes 98.64%, No 1.17%, I don't know 0.19%
Is your cat a registered breeder? Yes 16.67%, No 83.33%

This question was only asked to those who selected 'No' to the question 'Is your cat desexed?'