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- New Zealand will eradicate feral cats by 2050 and add them to the Predator Free 2050 strategy, announced by conservation minister Tama Potaka.
- Public submissions supported the plan, with over 90% favoring improved management of feral cats.
- Feral cats are described as 'stone cold killers' and threaten native birds and bats, prompting humane control measures and responsible ownership, with details due in March 2026.
