The cancelling of a children’s cat-hunting competition in New Zealand has sparked widespread debate and criticism

Oliver Kent

The competition organizer had announced a new category for children to hunt feral cats, which were deemed pests in the country.

While the children were told not to kill pets, they were encouraged to kill as many feral cats as possible to win a prize of NZ$250.

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The cancelling of a children’s cat-hunting competition in New Zealand has sparked widespread debate and criticism

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