NEWS

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10-30-2024 KUKUI TREE TRIMMING

During the week of October 28 the lower branches of all kukui trees and invasive palms atop the heiau will be trimmed and eliminated, respectively. The smaller ho`okupu kukui tree fronting N. Haku Mele cul-de-sac will also be trimmed. Removal and treatment of the trees will be in accordance with heiau maintenance practices.

10-3-2024 TEN YEARS OF PRESERVATION AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

Next year will mark the 10th anniversary of the protection and guardianship of one of Kona's treasured Hawaiian cultural sites, the Keaukukui`ula Heiau.

In 2015, a handful of kahu mālama (caretakers) took on the responsibility to malama (care for) this ancient preserve. Much have been done in those 10 years, and the preserve's stewardship continues.

Over the years, others joined in the effort to ensure the site's survival by clearing thick brush of invasive plants, trees, shrubs, and debris--mostly by hand in keeping with Hawaiian practices. Items that desecrated the sanctity of the heiau during the development of Pualani Estates were removed or mitigated largely by hand and, wherever possible; some areas were imposible to recover.

Within a decade, more has been revealed about the heiau, thanks to the coalition of many hands working together that included volunteers, researchers, practitioners, families, historians, and others. Their efforts held true to the site's maxim: Ahuwale ka nane huna (What was hidden is revealed).

Mahalo a nui loa (Thank you very much) to all who continue to help and mālama ka`aina (care for the land) to ensure this historic cultural treasure will be here for generations to come.

10-3-2024 - HEIAU HUI SEEKING NEW MEMBERS

The hui is seeking members from the community to serve on the heiau hui (committee). We are seeking new member who are community-oriented and want to give back to our community through their voluneerism. Please call 808.327.9792 or 808-326-9092, or email the Hui, or use our on-line response form.

Please respect this historic land.. Animals are not allowed on the preservation site.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Keaukukui`ula Preservation Hui (Committee)
c/o Hawaiiana Management Company, Ltd
Palani Court - Suite 215
74-5620 Palani Rd
Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
Phone: (808) 930-3218 (Office)
Fax: (808) 331-1743 (Office)

Hui direct lines:

808.326.9092 Kealani Winter
808.327.9792 Likeke Bumanglag
E-mail: kku@keaukukuiula.com

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