New Zealand
APF branches exist in all British Commonwealth countries but the Fellowship is particularly prominent in New Zealand. The New Zealand Chapter was initially established in Christchurch in 1948 . The New Zealand Chapter have their own website and newsletter and count a number of local bishops amongst their membership.
The prominence of the New Zealand branch was helped significantly by Sidney Hinkes' pilgrimages to that country during the branch's formative stages . The New Zealand Chapter was headed by Professor Margaret Bedggood and Chris Barfoot throughout 2008 . The previous head of the Chapter in this country had been Roger Baker.
Bedggood, a Franciscan, is a Professor of Law and was the Chief Commissioner of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission, a member of Amnesty International and a member of the New Zealand Film and Literature Review Board .
The Chair of the New Zealand Chapter for 2009 is Dr Jonathan Hartfield .
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