[1] The proportions, bargeboards, steep roof, trefoil detailing, and fenestrations suggest Gothic inspiration[a] for the architectural design.

Other design elements such as a pediment above a window and the cladding of the exterior are reminiscent of Edwardian Classicism and Selwyn styles respectively.

[1] St Paul's is a simple timber Church built with a rectangular floor plan.

[1] In the 19th century Buckland lacked a Church and residents travelled to nearby Pukekohe for worship.

[1] After a site was purchased in October 1898, the architects John Mitchell and Robert Martin Watt came up with a design and plan.

In 1911 the adjacent lot was purchased for future expansion; however, by 1936 the community had not outgrown the Church and there was a proposal to sell the land.

Dobson, who had served as vicar for the Pukekohe Parochial District for 20 years later exchanged his position, possibly this was due to complaints from the Buckland parishioners.

[2]: 78 A memorial lectern and a roll of honour to congregation members who died in service during the First World War was dedicated by Alfred Averill on 12 December 1919.

[1] Like many Churches of the time, during the Great Depression attendance was poor and donations were limited.

[1] In 1948, the spire and belfry were removed and replaced with copies as a repair and the windows had new glass installed.

The money from this sale was supposed to go towards an extension of the Church for a vestry but instead laid dormant.