What feats are associated with Maui-tiki-tiki in Polynesian oral traditions?

In Polynesian oral traditions, the trickster figure Maui-tiki-tiki is recognized as a widespread legendary hero. The primary feats associated with him in these traditions include his role as a fisherman of the islands and his discovery of fire.1

Beyond these specific actions, Maui-tiki-tiki serves as a significant mythological figure who functions as both a general cultural symbol and a local divinity. On the fringes of the Polynesian region, he is also revered as the god of the first fruits of the yam harvest. While he is sometimes depicted as a less abstract figure, he is also occasionally honored through symbolic manifestations.1