Feral Cat Trapping Gets Easier | Christchurch News

Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 2m

Feral cats are set to become easier targets for conservationists thanks to a major overhaul: the Department of Conservation is launching an online permit system within the next year, slashing the weeks-long bureaucracy that once stalled efforts like Victor Tindale’s in Fiordland. Now, getting approval will be as quick as applying for a hunting license — a game-changer for a pest estimated in the millions nationwide. Victor’s firsthand experience shows how vital trapping is for native wildlife recovery, while new guidelines aim to prevent accidental harm to kiwi or weka. With drone and filming…