The controversial Canterbury feral cat killing competition is back.
Nearly 250 cats were caught last year, causing protests and backlash from animal safety advocates. This year, the competition has dedicated two categories to hunting and killing feral cats.
North Canterbury Hunting Competition organiser Mat Bailey tells Mike Hosking the backlash has settled down this year. Bailey hopes the country is waking up to the need to get the animals under control.
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