Hokitika woman trains goat to accompany her on hunting trips

Tuesday 30 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 30 Sep 2025, 11:10am

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Alesha Tomasi has spent two years training her two-year-old goat, Gavin, to join her on hunts. The animal is reportedly the first in New Zealand to receive a Department of Conservation pack goat permit.

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1. The Press via RNZTue 30 Sep 2025, 10:05am

   Not kidding: Goat trained to join owner's hunting trips (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 30 Sep 2025, 11:10am

   Hokitika goat Gavin trained to join owner’s West Coast hunting trips (opens in new tab)