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''By the Favour of Heaven, His Serene Majesty, the Emperor of Polynesia'' or (''Na te Manakohia o te Oa, Tona Kororia Rangamarie, te Rangitanga o te Moana'').
== Holder and succession ==
The Polynesian people believe that the office is specifically bestowed by Maui on those whom he believes are worthy. As such they believe that Maui found Ahua I worthy. This arises from a legend that says when Ahua set sail to declare war on a neighboring island, a Spix Macaw, the sacred bird of Maui, alighted upon his shoulder, a symbol recognising that he is the rightful holder of the throne. They further believe that the office was not only given to Ahua alone, but to all his descendants to carry out and continue to work of the Crown of Polynesia.
As such the current Emperor is his descendant according to male primogeniture. The current Emperor is Oahoanu who succeeded his father Ehe. He descends from Ahua I himself by the branch formed by the sons of his third wife. Oahoanu assumed the role in 2017 when his father abdicated. It is possible for someone holding the office to be removed from it by the agreement of the recognised governments of each Polynesian nation or by his own choice through an act of abdication.
== Powers and duties ==
The emperor's powers arise from the laws and traditions of the people who recognise him as their monarch. As such they vary according to country.
In the Oan Isles he exercises these powers directly whereas in the Asian Pacific Islands he is represented by a legitimate male descendant of Markka IV. In both instances his powers are severely limited
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