Legal Obligations for Cat Owners and Guardians in NZ
All cat owners and guardians in NZ have legal obligations. The Animal Welfare Act 1999 (The Act) sets out how people should take care of and act towards animals, and is jointly enforced by SPCA, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Police. The Act is a clear statement to New Zealanders – and to the rest of the world – that animals are sentient and that in New Zealand they have a right to proper and sufficient care.
Owning a Cat
New Zealand law requires that you take good care of your cat. You must keep your cat healthy and free from distress and pain.
Frequently Asked Question: Legal Obligations for Cat Owners and Guardians in New Zealand
There is no limit on the number of cats you can keep on your property.
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/dogs-animals/keeping-other-animals/keeping-cats/Pages/how-many-cats-you-can-keep.aspx
