Goat Welfare NZ

Goat Welfare NZ We are a goat sanctuary spanning 17+ acres in the Central Hawkes Bay/Tararua district.

We offer sanctuary and rescue to goats that are neglected, abandoned and in dire situations that need a life line .

Koti on look out duty ...all clear 😄
11/09/2026

Koti on look out duty ...all clear 😄

Hi folks , I have been recently contacted by a caring couple who's situation has changed due to having to leave their pr...
28/06/2026

Hi folks , I have been recently contacted by a caring couple who's situation has changed due to having to leave their property and go into retirement care, these well cared for goats are located near KeriKeri , here's what their current carer has to say about them , it would awesome to help them out ,here's hoping ! Get in touch with any inquiries and I will put you in touch with current carers .
"I have one 15+ year old mixed breed wether born on the property called Lou. He moults so doesn’t need shearing. He just needs to wile away his elder years and chill out.
We also have two 5 year old goats called Storm (wether) and Cloud (doe) bottle fed and then raised from weaning. They were rescued from the wild when their mother was shot.
They are all used to a feed of cattle nuts in the evening. The are all tame and Storm (black) in particular is very curious.
While they are on grass they get lots of forage from pruning fruit trees, kumara vines, banana palms and sweetcorn stems. Also windfall fruit.
They have a shelter attached to the chook house and Storm and Cloud like to jump up on the roof. They have a see-saw and other brain stimulating objects. Including a salt lick inside an open ended barrel that they have to figure out how to get at with their horns in the way.
They can be quite entertaining. Storm and Cloud need high fences they can’t jump or push through. They are used to electric fences.
Below are pictures taken today.
I hope they can find another home."

Koti was recently given the all clear from our vet to join the herd after recovering from his desexing and he couldn't b...
15/06/2026

Koti was recently given the all clear from our vet to join the herd after recovering from his desexing and he couldn't be happier! and so are we , he's found his place in the herd and is loving having acres to roam on and the company of his own kind . His routine also involves stopping by the house for his favourite treat , carrots and apples .

Wee Koti recently came into our care , after being contacted by his current carer who wanted a better situation for him ...
21/05/2026

Wee Koti recently came into our care , after being contacted by his current carer who wanted a better situation for him with company and needing veterinary care , he is currently being treated for an infection but is bright , bubbly and keen to explore . He is also booked to be desexed on Monday.
We are pleased to be able to help him and thank the kind person for reaching out to us and also for saving him from being dog food originally.

Our dear Maude, one of our elderly goats spending the day in her new hut and why wouldn't you when you get room service ...
06/04/2026

Our dear Maude, one of our elderly goats spending the day in her new hut and why wouldn't you when you get room service throughout the day .
We recently moved Maude into her own paddock as it's easier to provide her extra care and support without the rest of the herd pushing in .

Hi folks , We have been contacted if we could help re home Bramble, Thistle and Nettle as their current carers circumsta...
10/03/2026

Hi folks ,
We have been contacted if we could help re home Bramble, Thistle and Nettle as their current carers circumstances have changed. Three girls , who have always been together and are very friendly, aged 6-7 years . They are located in Hastings, please get in touch if you are interested and we can go from there. Only caring, lifelong free range homes where they will have everything they need to be happy.

Our dear Elise , Elise came to us a few years ago after being rescued from a muster by a kind person who could no long...
19/01/2026

Our dear Elise , Elise came to us a few years ago after being rescued from a muster by a kind person who could no longer look after her as they were in town . She loves being involved with everything we do on the sanctuary, cleaning troughs ,fixing fences etc she'll be there right by our side .



In the goat world, age is no barrier to head butting , Rudi our youngest resident challenging one of our oldest ☺️
17/12/2025

In the goat world, age is no barrier to head butting , Rudi our youngest resident challenging one of our oldest ☺️



Below is an excerpt from the latest report from the New Zealand Animal Law Association , detailing the failures of anima...
17/12/2025

Below is an excerpt from the latest report from the New Zealand Animal Law Association , detailing the failures of animal protection in this country by inadequate laws , government departments and lack of enforcement. It is compelling and interesting reading and covers many issues . It is also delves into the DOC organised goat hunts .
Some balance and compassion is needed , it's concerning to see exaggerated claims concerning feral goats circulating, one such claim that goats can consume 10% of their body weight in one sitting is simply not true .
I care about the native flora and fauna of this country as well but is the continued use of lethal force , sometimes spurious information and cruelty out of sight really the way .

"A goat hunting competition run by DOC provides a current example to consider. Entrants are required to submit
goat tails or heads in return for the chance to win prizes.355 The rules require these body parts to be taken “legally,
recreationally, and humanely”, and if there is any eligibility doubt, the goat’s head or tail can be refused.356 A
cursory look at this competition immediately raises various goat welfare concerns"

You can read the report below.

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