In Polynesian mythology Maui is a heroic figure who created the Pacific Islands by fishing them out of the sea.
The depiction of a Polynesian character in a Disney film has prompted anger across the Pacific islands, with one New Zealand MP saying the portrayal of the god Maui as obese was “not acceptable”.
According to 2014 data from the World Health Organisation nine of the ten most obese nations in the world are Pacific Islands.
In Polynesian mythology, Maui is the demi-god who inspired many myths and legends.