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Foundation Warns Against Feral-Cat Hunt Competition in Canterbury

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:35 AM UTC · How we work

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Canterbury organizers launched a feral-cat hunting competition in New Zealand.
Anne Batley Burton warned that companion cats are being killed at such events.
Burton’s foundation urged feral-cat control be limited to licensed pest-control professionals.
Deborah Gilkison said the competition teaches rural kids about pests, biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
The event will raise funds for the Mayfield Community Pool heating project.

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Canterbury organizers launched a feral-cat hunting competition in New Zealand.
Anne Batley Burton warned that companion cats are being killed at such events.
Burton’s foundation urged feral-cat control be limited to licensed pest-control professionals.
Deborah Gilkison said the competition teaches rural kids about pests, biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
The event will raise funds for the Mayfield Community Pool heating project.