Legacy Lands of Hilo Palikū

 We're starting planning for Kawainui. What do you folks want to see for this place?? If you have any ideas, dreams, or thoughts for Kawainui that you would like to share, please use this LINK to let us know. We will be working closely with the County PONC Program to create a management plan to guide responsible, long-term stewardship of Kawainui. 

Watch our new video of the 'aha (blessing) of Kawainui as soon as it's uploaded. Stay Tuned!!

Makahanaloa has secured access to a greenhouse to grow native shoreline plants through a generous community member. If you're interested in helping out or learning more about this effort please do the short survey here. 

The shoreline parcel of Hakalauiki is 31.1 acres. It contains two streams and the famed fishing area of Manamanas. This shoreline has been fished for as long as Kanaka have lived in Hilo Palikū. Currently the parcel is on the market, which makes this opportunity urgent. This effort is being led by Kāmaulihou, a 501c3 whose mission is to generate profound Aloha across Hawaiʻi, heighten island consciousness, and increase wellbeing for people and ʻāina.

We need your help to advocate for Hakalauiki. Please testify to the Commission.  A form letter is HERE if you need help. 

(1) In Person: 10:00am, Monday, March 9, 2026, at the West Hawaii County Council Chambers.

(2)mail: PONC Commission Hilo

25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1002

Hilo, Hawai' i 96720

(3) email: ponctestimony@hawaiicounty.gov

Click HERE In order to read the full application to the Public Open Lands Commission. It has details of the ʻāina as well as the vision for stewardship in the future. This vision is led by Aunty Kekuhi Kealiʻikanakaole, and her vision for this place is breathtaking. She paints the picture of an infinite ahuʻula of lihilihi lehua from the forestline to the shoreline