The flight of the White Heron: Card

FRONT: The flight of the White Heron (image)

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Caption on Reverse:

He Kotuku rerenga tahi - “a white heron’s flight is seen but once”. This is a maori whakatauki or proverb, which is used to indicate a very special and rare event, implying something seen perhaps once in a lifetime. It is also applied to visitors of importance. Comparing a visitor to a Kotuku is regarded as a high compliment. It is also featured on the New Zealand $2.00 coin...