An award-winning local photographer’s latest exhibition is highlighting the amazing work of volunteers who help keep one of Māngere’s favourite organisations chugging along.
Māngere resident Vinesh Kumaran has completed a series of unique portraits of the people behind the Manukau Live Steamers club - who run the miniature steam, diesel and electric locomotives at Centre Park most Sundays (depending on the weather).
The exhibition is running at the club off Robertson Road till February 16.
Kumaran says he wanted to document the volunteers behind this beloved club having seen them operate in the area over many years.
“I live just around the corner from here and I’ve always driven past Centre Park and I’ve seen the tracks and I’ve wondered about the club here,” he says.
“So through my work - photography - I’m able to explore different worlds and this series here talks about not only the people who are involved with trains but also people that help provide a service to our community.”
Club member Nathan Addis has been a member of the club for four years and enjoyed being part of the exhibition.
“It was very cool,” he says. “It was very interesting as an experience to go out and learn a little bit about photography too."
Kumaran hopes the community can gain a deeper appreciation for the club and the service they provide at a minimal cost.
“These train rides on Sundays are quite unique to South Auckland, it's quite unique to Māngere and I think it should be celebrated.”
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