Wellington has a new Anglican bishop. He is Justin Duckworth. He maybe considered by some as an unlikely-looking person for the job.
Dreadlocked and often barefoot and in shorts, he may not look like a typical church leader – but the Diocese of Wellington has spoken with its votes.
The 44-year-old, who has been involved in the region’s ministry for 25 years, said he felt “humbled, privileged, excited – and terrified” to have been chosen as bishop.