More local councils are getting on board with cat regulations

The Far North District Council's the most recent to consult on a mandatory desexing and microchips by-law.

De-sexing can prevent unwanted breeding, while microchips make it easier to return lost pets.

Companion Animals NZ general manager David Lloyd says when a by-law was announced in Wellington, there was a big spike in microchipping.

He says the conversation about a generational change is really important.