The costume is based on a character in Disney's upcoming animated film Moana, which follows a young navigator's journey across the South Pacific.
In the film, Maui is depicted as being large, barrel chested and tattooed.
A child's costume, featuring "padded arms and legs", had been on sale on Disney's website.
Auckland writer Leah Damm said earlier that, even with the best intentions, it wasn't right to wear someone else's skin.
