Plains Pioneer at Night

This statue by Paul Dibble is in Ngatea and was commissioned to mark the 100 year anniversary of the land ballots in the Hauraki Plains. The large, figurative work was unveiled in November 2010. It represents the drain diggers who dug the enormous Plains drain system by hand thus allowing the land to be used for farming.

[Ann T.]

Very nice shot! Great subject and lighting.

[karengail]

Great shot and love the way the lighting brings it to life

[Ali P]

Nice shot - I haven't even noticed it... all those years I travelled to Ngatea for hockey???

[Ashley Ross]

Lovely shot, and great narrative.

[Angela]

Great picture. The light makes it really striking. Great to see a celebration of working people.

[Rick]

Neat shot especially with the lighting. Nicely done.

[Debbie]

Love the lighting

[Liana Bull]

What hard work that must have been. The lighting is very effective.

[Keri]

Great lighting.

[Nick]

@aat3877 @karengail @kiwisnapper @ditzy @rickster549 @deborah63 @kiwinanna @pitasmum Thanks everyone.
@alinz Yep, and it's right by the hockey turf too!