# Kuiwai — Polynesian Mythology character guide

> Kuiwai in Polynesian Mythology by George Grey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Ko Kuiwai

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

## Who they are

A woman who brings the kumara to New Zealand.

## Relationships

### [Manaia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/characters/manaia)

_family_

Kuiwai is Manaia's wife, often caught in the middle of his conflicts.

### [Manaia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/characters/manaia)

_family_

Kuiwai is Manaia's wife, often caught in the middle of his conflicts.

## In the story

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

Wife of Manaia and sister of Ngātoroirangi; beaten and cursed by Manaia, she sends her daughter and companions to seek revenge.

### [Legend of the Emigration of Manaia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/polynesian_mythology_se/chapters/legend-of-the-emigration-of-manaia)

Manaia's wife, Rongotiki, who is assaulted by the workmen and later aids Manaia with incantations.

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