Long-serving priest, 93, in final throes of health decline becomes published author
It was touch-and-go whether Father Martin Bugler would survive to see his memoir published.
But at 93, the long-serving priest has become a published author during the final throes of his life.
Bugler has been a parish priest for 62 years and is thought to be one of New Zealand’s longest-serving priests, with stints at many parishes including Milford and Takapuna.
His memoir, A Song to be Sung, documents Bugler’s life from a quiet boy living in poverty in rural Ireland, to becoming a well-loved and widely-followed Catholic priest in New Zealand.
Poll: Are Kiwis bad drivers?
Each country has its own idiosyncrasies when it comes to driving and New Zealand is no different.
With daily near-misses, people incorrectly indicating at roundabouts and a lack of stopping at stop signs, it begs the question: Are Kiwis actually not that good at driving?
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85.7% Yes, we are bad drivers
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10.3% No way!
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4% Other - I'll share below
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Auckland Council Long Term Plan - Less than 10 days to go for feedback!
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY MESSAGE:
Kia ora folks, we have until 28 March to get in our feedback on the Auckland Council Long Term Plan, for the next 10 years. The Council's 3 proposals are Pay Less, Get Less, OR, A Central Proposal, OR, Pay more and Get More. What do you want to happen for your city and services? To give your feedback either scan the QR code or click/copy and paste on this shortened link here bit.ly...