A path for Paul
Help us build a path for Paul and the community, to gain better access to our archery club and the beautiful Chingford Park
Dunedin, Otago
We're raising funds to improve access to our archery club and Chingford Park for our whole community - but especially for Paul Wallace, an emerging para archer who credits archery with giving him a new lease on life.
Paul — a dedicated para archer — and his coach, Garry, will be taking on an incredible challenge: shooting continuously for 12 hours at Chingford Park on September 27th 2026.
Their goal is bigger than endurance. They’re aiming to raise enough funds to build a safe, accessible concrete path so Paul and other wheelchair users can independently and confidently access the park for training and recreation.
Paul is working tirelessly toward his dream of one day representing New Zealand in archery, and this pathway is a crucial step in making that journey possible.
Every bit of support helps move Paul closer to the field — and closer to the international stage.
Paul and Garry will be shooting along with other club members from 8.00 a.m. until 8.00 p.m. So come along at any time and support them, any donations big or small will be most welcome.
During this epic shoot, Dunedin Archery Club will also be holding a public Have-a-Go Day at Chingford Park from 1.00 pm until 3.00 p.m.
The concrete path is expected to help wheelchair users, families with prams and in general anyone with a difficulty in climbing stairs. We see this as a great asset for everyone who enters the park
About us
The Dunedin Archery Club is regarded as the first modern archery club in New Zealand and was founded in 1938. Our volunteers run archery courses and provide coaching for members year round at our grounds at Chingford Park.
Use of funds
Donations will fund a new concrete path to improve access for people with mobility challenges. We already have some funding from community grants but need to make up the shortfall. Any additional funds raised will go towards improvements to the clubrooms.
Latest update
Four seasons in one day! 1 October 2026
Hi everyone, as usual Dunedin put on interesting weather last Sunday. It was wet, sunny, windy, the list goes on. The vibe and atmosphere was great! A hardy 37 people came down to the Have a Go, some of whom are now hooked on archery. Paul and Garry did amazingly, as did their supporters including other members of the club who came to shoot alongside them. The path is set to be done in the first couple of weeks of November, so a great early Christmas present. Feedback from a vision impaired archer has recommended a metal rail be put up beside the path and it's looking like we'll be able to do that. Thanks everypne, you're all stars!
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Many thanks for your support
You sure will, and soon even easier than before! Thanks
Thanks team, much appreciated
Very inspiring, thank you
Thanks heaps
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