We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan community organization established in 2004 and registered with the State of Hawaii. All Officers and Directors are pro bono. We encourage grassroots organizing, believe in open dialogue and disclosure guaranteed under the Sunshine Law. We strive to promote sensible growth and respect for the land. We would like to give you the opportunity to stay in touch with us, our community, and its issues. Read below and join our membership.
CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: July 2010
 7-10-10 This week brings awesome news about our fishpond bill. HB 1665 finally passed! Act 210 which became law this week prohibits sale of government owned Hawaiian fishponds. What an amazing effort from everyone. After two legislative sessions, countless community meetings and floods of letters our voices were heard!
The message was loud and clear. Restore and protect our ancient fishponds, don’t auction them to the highest bidder. Whether it was the hundreds of signatures collected on the petition or lobbying in the community and legislature, everyone contributed. Our legislators responded by passing the bill unanimously. Initially Governor Lingle placed it on her veto list. However, she reversed her decision at the end and allowed it to pass without signature.
What we gained was more than protection for ancient Kalauha’iha’i and Kanewai Fishpond in East Honolulu. Community education and restoration efforts now have a fighting chance without the threat of being sold as beachfront estates. Many saw the $12 million price tag that was attached to the Menehune Fishpond on Kaua’i. We know once ponds reach private hands they become really tough to recover. Thanks to all of you, our government owned Hawaiian fishponds now have the permanent protection they deserve. Mahalo nui! Chris Cramer
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 7-4-10 Livable Hawaii Kai Hui sponsored a couple booths/tents at the Independence Day Event at the Bay. Showcased were Kamilo Nui Valley, E. Honolulu Wetlands, and Aloha `Aina `O Kamilo Nui - www.kamilonuivalley.org Pictured: left to right: Glen Nii, Elizabeth Reilly, Mardi LaPrade, her son, Gayle Carr, Tom Yamabe, and Evangeline Yacuk. Also, many Mahalos to Evangeline and Kaumaka (Heidi) Wong for donating their time facepainting the Keiki. See you next year in 2011 !
 6-4-10 Governor Lingle announces Ka Iwi saved from development !
 In case you missed the great news, the State Land Use Commission voted 7-0 to reclassify the Ka Iwi Shoreline from urban to conservation, making future development a remote possibility. Of course, this reclassification only covers the makai 215-acres of the Ka Iwi Coast so there is still a great deal of work left to be done. But, this was a monumental achievement in the battle to protect Ka Iwi. I thank all of you who put time and effort into making it happen. Let’s celebrate this milestone, but let’s stay vigilant! - Gene Ward - Read the Governor's News Release on the Ka Iwi Page (top left/menu).
We invite you to join our organization. Annual membership is $10.00. Please join or donate at the link below. Help Livable Hawaii Kai preserve the beauty of East Honolulu forever.
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 Please click to join - Donations can also be mailed to Livable Hawaii Kai Hui, P.O. Box 25493, Honolulu, HI 96825-0493. Together we can enhance the livability of our community. Unified we strengthen the citizen's position in the decision making process that guides the future growth and development of our home town.
 What makes Hawaii Kai Livable? - Kamilo Nui Valley - It all started on April 22, 2004 with a street banner that read, "What Makes Hawaii Kai Livable", and a mission to help preserve Kamilo Nui Valley from residential development because it is outside the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). In our efforts to protect the Valley, we realized from the many letters we received from Hawaii Kai residents, that there were too many quality of life and environmental issues that needed to be addressed so we established Livable Hawaii Kai Hui. We are your friends and neighbors. We are citizens like you, with valid community concerns. We connect on issues such as traffic, congestion, aging infrastructure, zoning, and urban sprawl. We are for maintaining adequate open space and the preservation of the agricultural lots in Kamilo Nui Valley and other areas in East Honolulu. Kamilonui Valley is a natural watershed that leads out to Maunalua Bay.
PROTECTING THE AINA- SAVING THE BEAUTY OF EAST OAHU
 LIVABLE HAWAII KAI HUI CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING ENCOURAGING GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZATION, COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OF LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT GUIDE SENSIBLE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS, FOCUSING ON THE PRESERVATION OF THE AGRICULTURAL LANDS IN KAMILONUI VALLEY, NATURAL WATERSHEDS AND ADEQUATE OPEN SPACES AND COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP FOR THE PROTECTION OF WATERSHEDS, WETLANDS, NATURAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES AND CULTURAL AND HISTORIC AREAS IN EAST HONOLULU.
 Protecting the Urban Growth Boundaries of East Honolulu - Kamilo Nui Valley, The Ka Iwi Coastline, and the Paiko Ridge Parcels. We have unanimous support from our community, Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board, and our city and state officials.
Click here to see a Slideshow of Farm Day that was held in Kamilonui Valley October 2009.
 The Farm Lots of Kamilo Nui Valley. In the foreground, the farmer's road curves around the Spillway where rainwater flows into the Hawaii Kai Marina. Kamilo Nui Valley is a natural
watershed that aides in protecting the ecosystem that filters and flows out to Maunalua Bay. The Farmer’s road has provided the leaseholders with ingress and egress for the past 35 yrs. The Farmer’s co-op was formed in the early 1970's when they were uprooted from the Lunalilo Home Road farmland to help pave the way for future Hawaii Kai development. The Farm land is owned by Kamehameha Schools.
CLICK ON: www.honoluludpp.org/Planning/DevSust_EastHonolulu.asp
It's simple. Our mission is to uphold the integrity of the East Honolulu Sustainable Communities Plan.
We have many goals but our primary ones include:
1. Educate residents on issues that impact the quality of our lives and increase community input and involvement at the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board meetings.
2. Learn and share the knowledge about our wetlands, natural and scenic resources, cultural and historic landmarks. Encourage community stewardship.
3. Preserve the agricultural farm lots in Kamilo Nui Valley that serve as a natural watershed and open space for our community and the visitors that are passing through.
 One of the best ways to learn about the growth and development of our community is to understand the East Honolulu Sustainable Communities Plan. Here you will learn about the city's vision for East Honolulu as well as understand development guidelines regarding setbacks, height restrictions, what the urban growth boundary is and why it is so important. Reading this plan is only the start... You need to couple it with keeping a watchful eye on who wants to build what, where and when, and research it to see if it is in violation of this plan. For example; did you know that Kamilo Nui Valley is outside the urban growth boundary (UGB) and that according to the city's vision it should remain that way through 2020? Did you know that from 1995 to 2020 residential growth should be limited to no more than 6,000 new residents? Did you know that commercial expansion should be limited to the boundaries of the current retail centers? Click on the link above and read!
 Interesting? Well there is much more and that is why we encourage you to join us. Get connected and stay informed. Speak to our public leaders with a concerted voice. Together we can make a difference. Our Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board is our first line of representation to all decisions that impact our city, our county and our state. It is important that you vote for members you know and trust. And, we invite you to come and join us at these meetings. They currently meet the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Hahaione Elementary School cafeteria.
 Maunalua Historical Website will always be featured here in our website. It was created by Livable Hawaii Kai Hui Member Ann Marie Kirk and launched on June 21, 2008. This website will always be changing as new and historic information and "talk story" is added. Please click this link to view the website. www.maunalua.net
Photo by Jim Longwell
Photos below by: Leonard Nakahashi (524-3195)
The West side of the Marina
A view from Koko Head Crater to Diamond Head
Hawaii Kai Marina's Upper Kuapa Pond including Rim Is.#2
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