So Mr Morgan is still goofing off without offering any real solutions. Yes, cats are cats but very rarely do you see ‘mauled' dead native birds in suburban areas and I have yet to see a dead tui!

Domestic cats are one thing with realistic options being: -

• Microchip all domestic cats.

• Collar with a bell required.

• Provide free cat traps on loan through SPCA and Local Councils.

• Limit of 2cats per property.

Feral, wild and non-chipped cats are another story and by all means trap and euthanize them humanely.

For Mr Morgan to condemn all domestic cats out of hand is a facile suggestion.

Cats as pets often provide company and companionship for humans, often resulting in mental wellbeing plus better health vibes without which medical costs in NZ might escalate.

As education costs will be substantial, perhaps Mr Morgan would be prepared to spend some of his $millions on the solutions to eradicate wild and feral cats and fund SPCA to deal with the other viable options instead of wasting money and time on his failing soccer team especially as the footy fans seem to be now in same basket as cats.

R Paterson, Mount Maunganui.