# Haungaroa — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Haungaroa in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0014-the-voyage-to-new-zealand

## Who they are

A woman who accompanies the Arawa migration.

## In the story

### [The Curse of Manaia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/the-curse-of-manaia)

Sister of Kuiwai; accompanies the women on their journey and gives name to Kaingaroa after being teased for eating slowly.

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