Manukau East MP Jenny Salesa has criticised the appearance of the demigod Maui in the upcoming movie. Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playAn overweight character in the new Disney film Moana perpetuates negative stereotypes and is unacceptable, a Labour MP says. The short clip mostly features Maui, voiced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, as he attempts to impress Moana and her pet pig. Moana will be released in New Zealand on Boxing Day. The Labour MP said the depiction sent the wrong message.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 23, 2016 07:08 UTC