Hundreds farewell Otago man following Stewart Island hunting accident

Monday 14 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 14 Jul 2025, 8:09pm

Hundreds gathered in Tapanui to farewell 21-year-old Jock Davies today. Mr Davies was fatally shot while part of a nine-person hunting party near Lords River on Stewart Island. The accident occurred on a Saturday, though reports differ on whether the date was 5 June or 5 July.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 14 Jul 2025, 4:21pm

   Hundreds farewell Otago man Jock Davies after tragic Stewart Island hunting accident (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 14 Jul 2025, 5:56pm

   Otago man killed in hunting accident farewelled by hundreds (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesMon 14 Jul 2025, 8:09pm

   'See you when I’m looking at you, mate': Jock Davies farewelled (opens in new tab)