# Cats Threaten Rare River Birds

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-06-18T02:24:29+00:00
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Domestic and feral cats are now the top predator threat to rare birds nesting along the Ashley-Rakahuri River, with conservationists sounding the alarm as breeding season begins. Evidence shows more cats here than on larger, remote rivers — and the damage is real: one cat once destroyed nearly 95 tern nests in a weekend. With a national goal of predator-free by 2050, New Zealand is moving forward with policy, including a 2023 parliamentary recommendation for cat registration and microchipping, and a 2024 bill to make microchipping mandatory — submissions are open now. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/196b0b35d0e532b9

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