Maximus rankinus rediscovered - Long thought to be extinct this rare NZ species has a wattle on either side of head, long legs and plenty of neck. Lays large lavish eggs ... 13 May 2009.

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Maximus rankinus rediscovered - Long thought to be extinct this rare NZ species has a wattle on either side of head, long legs and plenty of neck. Lays large lavish eggs ... 13 May 2009.

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TAPUHI

Description

Shows an image of a huge moa-like bird with the head of Christine Rankin, newly appointed member of the Families' Commission. The cartoon describes the rediscovered creature as 'Maximus Rankinus'. On the ground is a smashed egg labelled 'WINZ' and in the nest is an egg labelled 'Families Commission'. The creature says it wants 'moa' a play on the word 'more'.There is much controversy about the appointment of Christine Rankin. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Image

Date created

2009

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23037731

Related subjects

Rankin, Christine Kathryn, 1954- / New Zealand. Families Commission / Moas / Civil service positions

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