This petition has been brought to our attention, with the suggestion it is something our members should be aware of. NCDRA has no view on this matter, nor any association with the organisers. We are however happy to make our members aware of it so they can take any action they wish to.
The petition is that the House of Representatives pass legislation requiring all domestic cats to be registered via microchip to their legal owners, and to be desexed unless kept contained by registered cat breeders.
The petition has been raised with the aim that requiring cats to be registered and desexed will reduce their populations, enforce responsible cat ownership, and protect our wildlife.
Follow this link to the petition if you want more information – https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/petitions/document/PET_102570/petition-of-erica-rowlands-mandate-the-registration-and. the petition closes 31 October 2021.