Cats

No More than Four Cats without a Permit

The Ruapehu Bylaw stipulates that there be no more than 4 cats older than 6 months without a permit from Council.

New Bylaw Comes into Effect from 1 December 2022

As of 1 December 2022, a new Bylaw comes into effect regarding cat ownership which will make it mandatory to get your feline(s) desexed and microchipped - check out the FAQ under Responsible Cat Ownership.

Feral Cats

No person shall feed and/or attract feral cats(s) to their premises.