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.
Agenda for HKNB - https://www.honolulu.gov/nco/nb1/10/01201008ag.pdf
HAWAII KAI NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD HOLDING CANDIDATES FORUM FOR MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 during its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 31, at Hahaione Elementary School, 595 Pepeekeo Street.
After a brief business meeting at 7:00 p.m., the mayoral forum will run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., followed by the City Council candidates from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Candidates and the public are invited to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and stay until 10:00 p.m. to meet and talk before and after the meeting.
The Board has invited the eight candidates running in the Honolulu Mayor special election and the seven candidates running in the Honolulu City Council District 4 primary election. Both elections will be on September 18.
Beth-Ann Kozlovich, host and producer of Hawaii Public Radio’s “Town Square,” will serve as moderator.
The Board is asking the public to submit questions for the candidates in advance. Questions may be sent to yacuk@aol.com by August 27.
The meeting and candidates forum will be telecast on Olelo Channel 54 each Tuesday in September at 9 p.m., including two airings prior to the primary and special election. Additional telecasts are possible.
The Board will hold another candidates forum during its September 28 meeting. That forum will include state legislative candidates in Senate Districts 8 and 25 and House District 18, and Board of Education candidates in all Oahu races.
MAD HATTER EVENT ON SEPT 4TH CHANGED... SAME TIME AND PLACE BUT NEW DATE: OCTOBER 23 RD
Aloha, If you already purchased tickets, sent in an RSVP or planned to just show up please note the NEW DATE for the Mad Hatter Garden Party to benefit the wetland project is OCT 23rd (same time, place and agenda). AND... On Sept. 4th we are hosting a small group* to talk story, enjoy some complimentary refreshments and help do some light site clean up. If you are interested in joining us on Sept. 4th from 3 - 5:30 PM please RSVP to hawaiikaihui@aol.com (name, number in party, phone number). Please note that if you do plan to help do light site clean up and enjoy the talk story and refreshments you should: 1. wear sun block | sun glasses | sun hat 2. wear closed shoes3. bring gloves *Small group only so you need to RSVP as we have limited slots to fill. Questions? Call Elizabeth at 864-8081
IN THE NEWS !
NEW VIDEO POSTED ON YOU TUBE "A WORD WITH WARD" - INTERVIEW WITH LIVABLE HAWAII KAI HUI /WETLAND COMMITTEE - be sure to click on part 2 and part 3 !
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_26crMpZ_K0
8-18-10 Kamilo Nui could be a cultural resource - Hawaii News - Staradvertiser.com - click link below
http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/guesteditorials/20100818_Kamilo_Nui_could_be_a_cultural_resource.html by Kimo Franklin
8-11-10 Hawaii Kai farmers face 25-fold rent hike. Landowner Kamehameha Schools says rents have not risen for decades; tenants fear they will be put out of business
By Andrew Gomes http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20100811_Hawaii_Kai_farmers_face_25-fold_rent_hike.html
8-8-10 Hawaii Kai / Kalama Valley (development and beach access) video links are below.
Kalama Valley - http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/global/Category.asp?C=151146&clipId=5011114&topVideoCatNo=91610&autoStart=true
Beach Access China Walls / Portlock - http://www.kitv.com/video/24560877/index.html
CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: August 2010
THE OAHU CLUB WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT- Click here to open, then print the invitatioin card.
cancel Sept. 4th (Sat.) from 3:00 - 5:30 PM - new date on October 23rd
 To make your payment by Paypal Click Here and print your receipt. You will be pre-registered as one of our guests! or mail in your check to the address below.
 Mad Hatter Tea Party, a gathering to benefit the Hawai'i Kai wetland project at The O'ahu Club.
RSVP to Kaumaka Wong at kaumakawong@yahoo.com or #221-0555 by
Cost - $15.00 per person (bring your own tea cup)
Sport a big, colorful, expressive hat or just your ole' favorite. Bring your own tea cup and join us for a talk story, a silent auction, tasty finger sandwiches, decadent sweets, complimentary wine and more...
Come learn about the history and restoration efforts of our wetland project and the rehabilitation of the endangered 'Alae'ula nesting grounds.
A benefit to raise funds for Livable Hawaii Kai Hui's wetland restoration project in partnership with the Oahu Club.
Sponsored by Livable Hawaii Kai Hui, Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center, Maunalua.net, and The Oahu Club.
Check Payable to Livable Hawaii Kai Hui
Mail to: Livable Hawaii Kai Hui | P.O. Box 25493 - Honolulu, HI | 96825 or PAYPAL ABOVE.
QUESTIONS? - CALL 864-8081
View Clear Photos of Oahu Club Wetland Photo#1 Photo#2 Photo#3
 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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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.
Dues and Donations are “Tax Deductible”
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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