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The 2026 Hutton Memorial Shoot is on this Waitangi Day, Friday 6th of February. This is a memorial postal shoot in memory of Royle and Alison Hutton, who were prominent in establishing Youth Archery in New Zealand.![]()
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Details of the shoot can be found in Archery OSA: archeryosa.com/event/details/hutton-memorial-2026-do-not-enter-here-information-only-569![]()
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Details can also be found on the (Archery) New Zealand Interclub Challenge Facebook page: www.facebook.com/share/p/1LYtVPhdjR/
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Waitangi Day is nearly upon us so here is a reminder that you can compete in the Hutton Memorial Challenge at your local club on Waitangi Day. It is shot a
Further awards were presented at the 2026 Archery NZ National Championships banquet last week.![]()
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The Club Shields:![]()
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The Hamilton Shield (Barebow)![]()
🥇Mountain Green Archery Club![]()
- Kerry Hoole, Jacob Schaffer & Ashley Zu![]()
🥈Christchurch Archery Club![]()
- Mireille Nel, Kevin Ball & Kyle Birch![]()
🥉Gisborne Archery Club ![]()
- Anja Gibbs, Chris Underdown & Marie Rogers![]()
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The Inamata Shield (Longbow)![]()
🥇Christchurch Archery Club![]()
- Mireille Nel, Kevin Ball & Kyle Birch![]()
🥈Grey Goose Wing Archery Society![]()
- Alex Mabon, Maria Tucker & Nicola Lowings![]()
🥉Manawatu Archery Club![]()
- Jim Dodd, Bill Reddiex, Mavis Fisher![]()
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The Fraser Shield (Compound)![]()
🥇Gisborne Archery Club (tie break with 384 hits)![]()
- Stephanie Croskery, Chloe Underdown-Rickard, Stephen Mann, Alan Rogers![]()
🥈Manawatu Archery Club (tie break with 381 hits)![]()
- Gary Coleman, Isabella Wassilief, Luke Christie & Beverley Evans![]()
🥉Christchurch Archery Club ![]()
- Mitchell Ryan, Mike Lomas, Liam Burrow & Meike Nel![]()
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The Ryan Shield (Recurve)![]()
🥇Mountain Green Archery Club![]()
- Stephen Florence, Ben McLean, Nuala Edmundson & Izzy Matthews![]()
🥈Grey Goose Wing Archery Society![]()
- Maria Tucker, Victoria Tucker, Aubrey Esser & Russell Gwilliams![]()
There was no third place, as no other club teams entered.![]()
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The University and Tertiary Sport NZ - Archery Tertiary League Champions - Auckland University.![]()
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Additionally, no Service Awards were presented this year. No nominations were received.![]()
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Photo Credit: David Edmundson
Archery NZ Coach of the Year: Garry Porter![]()
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Archery New Zealand congratulates Garry Porter of Dunedin Archery Club as the 2026 Coach of the Year.![]()
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Garry has given over 30 years of dedicated service to archery, with his contribution over the past year being particularly significant. As coordinator of beginner coaching at Dunedin Archery Club, Garry introduced 57 new archers to the sport in the last twelve months, creating inclusive and well-supported pathways that have led many into ongoing club membership.![]()
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Garry is widely respected for his patience, kindness, and leadership. This has been especially evident in his work with para-archer Paul Wallace. Beginning with limited direct experience in para-archery, Garry committed hundreds of hours to learning, adapting equipment, researching international practice, and providing individualised coaching. Under his guidance, Paul became a classified para-archer at the Neroli Fairhall tournament in 2025 and competed in six tournaments during the year.![]()
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Garry’s leadership is defined by humility, inclusivity, and a genuine commitment to removing barriers to participation. His impact has been felt not only by individual athletes but across the wider archery and coaching community.![]()
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Congratulations, Garry Porter, on this well-deserved recognition.![]()
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On behalf of the Board of Archery NZ![]()
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Photo: Courtesy of Dunedin Archery Club
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