Manaia is a legendary chief from the mythological land Hawaiki, considered an ancestor figure due to his role as a leader. He led a great fleet to attack Ngātoro-i-rangi in New Zealand.
No physical description of Manaia is provided in the source material.
As a chief and leader, Manaia exhibited fierce rivalry with his brother-in-law Ngātoro-i-rangi, as well as military prowess by leading a great fleet to attack him. However, he was ultimately defeated in battle.
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