Mudlarks...

Today I had the pleasure to see some tough Volunteers at work.. Our little town has got an Estuary that is at the top of the Manukau Harbour, but over the years it has become very over grown with Mangroves.. So this hardy group called the Mudlarks formed and set to work to thin them out before it become completely silted over and unpassable.. They had to stop for a couple of years, but they are back in action and today was the 1st load out.. they cut them off, bundle and stack and then put them on this barge and take them to wharf in town and then put them through a mulcher and it is then sold to gardeners. These guys are all well into their 70's and possibly some in their 80's..

[Dianne]

A great image of these dedicated guys at work. It has certainly made a huge difference to the estuary. Fav

[Jill Hempsall]

Great shot Julia. I love to see things like this - all in a days work for some, but really interesting for us to look at. You never know these things are happening unless someone shows us.

[Hazel]

Very interesting and what a heroic effort on their part!

[Babs]

They certainly look as though they are enjoying their bloke time together and doing a good job in the process. Lovely shot and story.

[Barb Newcomb]

Looks like hard work.

[gloria jones]

Great shot, light, comp

[KWind]

Wow... that looks like a a lot of work. A wonderfully lit shot!

[Maggiemae]

That must be physically hard work - and wet and cold! They deserve a medal!

[Gayle Sears]

That sounds like a great project. Nice to have such willing men to do it.

[Susan C Clow]

Great shot and nice reflections. FAV

[Irene]

Definitely heroic work but they must enjoy doing it. Its always good to have groups of volunteers in a community

[Nick]

Awesome men doing this work for the community. Nice shot.

[Maggie]

Wonderful to see people put their muscle where their mouth is. Great local history record and a well framed comp. Go the oldies!