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8-18-10 Kamilo Nui could be a cultural resource - Hawaii News - Staradvertiser.com
http://www.staradvertiser.com/editorials/guesteditorials/20100818_Kamilo_Nui_could_be_a_cultural_resource.html
8-11-10 - Hawaii Kai farmers face 25-fold rent hikeLandowner 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
11-5-09 Local Connections: Tannya Joaquin and Hawaii Kai - Kamilonui Valley http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11453947
October 19th, 2009 - KGMB9 news report - http://kgmb9.com/main/content/view/21876/40/ video
10-4-2009 Honolulu Weekly - http://honoluluweekly.com/hotpicks/2009/10/farmers-delight/
FARMER'S DELIGHT - BY MITCHELL KUGA
 In 2007, bumper stickers began appearing in east Oahu, stating “Keep the Valley Valley.” The “Valley” being referenced was Kamilonui Valley, the last remnant of agricultural activity in Hawaii Kai, and the bumper stickers, devised by Hawaii State Representative Gene Ward and his team, were a small way to spread a big message about the concrete infrastructures swamping an area once known for its lush greenery. In the words of Hawaii Kai Rep. Gene Ward, it’s become “overdeveloped.”
Things could get worse. In seven months, lease negotiations with Kamehameha Schools could very well result in a steep increase in rent prices in Kamilonui Valley, forcing what’s left of east Oahu’s farming industry out of business. Such a move, according to Ward, would pose “a clear and present danger to all of us who live in this community.”
This Saturday, learn about some of these dangers while having some serious fun at “A Day on the Farm,” an open house being held at R&S Nii Farms, which specializes in traditional Hawaiian farming methods. The event, sponsored by Ward and the Kamilonui Farmers’ Co-op, will feature games for kids, live entertainment, onolicous super fresh foods, door prizes, community booths and farm tours. However, the main objective is getting the community face to face with Kamilonui farmers–who Ward calls “one of the best kept secrets on this island”–in an attempt to educate residents about farm life, the importance of sustainable living and the plight facing modern day farmers.
“We say we want food sustainability yet we’re willing to eliminate the people who are going to get us there,” Ward said. “The event is a great chance for community members to get their hands dirty in 600 acres of farmland, to see what the farmers look like and what they do.”R&S Nii Farms, 938 Kamilonui Place, Sat 10/10, 10am-2pm, free, [hawaiikaihui.org], 586-6420
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20091004/GETPUBLISHED/910030358/Celebrating+Kamilo+Nui+Valley+-+our+little+bit+of+country
OCTOBER 4th. 2009
Celebrating Kamilo Nui Valley - our little bit of country
Elizabeth Reilly
Reader Submitted
Celebrating Kamilo Nui Valley our little bit of country.
Community groups Livable Hawaii Kai Hui and Aloha 'Aina 'O Kamilo Nui were equally pleased to be invited to participate in the first annual "Day on the Farm" sponsored by the Kamilo Nui Farmers Cooperative and supported by Representative Gene Ward and staff.
Jeannine Johnson of Aloha 'Aina 'O Kamilo Nui said " we are looking forward to introducing the mission and vision of our newly formed non-profit to the community and hope to turn new friends into 'aina volunteers or kokua sponsors". Johnson also noted she is "delighted to spend the day in the country."
Tai Hong of Livable Hawaii Kai Hui said "a Day on the Farm is a dream come true" as his organization was originally formed over 5-years ago to help protect the valley from development, maintain the open-space, promote the valley's agriculture component and natural watershed qualities.
The event will be headquartered at R&S Nii Nursery (Richard & Judy Nii) and kicks off with a blessing a 10AM in the morning and followed by fun and games, drawings, and a "Teach In" about the history and importance of keeping our farmers in Hawaii Kai. A children's' bouncing house and ono food vendors will also be onsite.
So when was the last time you walked the country road of Kamilo Nui Valley? When did you last support your local plant nursery? Do you know the value of having agriculture land right here in Hawaii Kai to serve East Honolulu needs? Please join us, the farmers and everyone else on Sunday, October 10th starting at 10 AM for a "Day on the Farm" to learn about the valley, the farmers, and make new friends. Additional community organizations participating include: Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board, Malama Maunalua, Manalua.net, Kaiser High School Interact Group Rotary, Maunalua Fishpond & Heritage Center and 'Aina in the Schools. To learn more about Kamilo Nui Valley go to: www.hawaiikaihui.org -
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 FEBRUARY 2007
For the latest regarding Kamilo Nui Valley, Hawaii Kai's "Undeveloped Country" http://www.eastoahusun.com/features0207/country.html written by: Hillary Cramer and Elizabeth Reilly.
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3/13/06 CITY SHOULD NOT BREAK ITS PROMISE AND CHANGE AGRICUTURE BOUNDARIES by Bob Hampton
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?fa02651d-4667-4635-b0d6-0e1f7846bcd7
Hawaii Reporter
Freedom to Report Real News
By Marian Grey, 2/1/2006 11:46:20 AM
Last Thursday evening, the Hahaione Elementary School’s cafeteria was filled by community members concerned about losing the last large open area in Hawaii Kai, land currently zoned "agricultural" by the City and County of Honolulu, and "urban" by the State.
Currently a written agreement between Kamehameha Schools, the landowner and Stanford Carr a developer exists which would turn the 87 acres of agricultural land into a large housing development.
The valley’s farmers face individual "lease renegotiations" between 2007 and 2010 with Kamehameha Schools who control’s the farmers’ future and whether or not they will be able to continue operations until their leases expire, sometime between 2020 and 2025.
The farmers, and the community are afraid that if Kamehameha Schools want to sell their property to Stanford Carr for a Housing Development, those rents will be so overpriced, that the farmers will have no choice, but to vacate their land.
The community members, and several elected officials have expressed that they will support the farmers, and spare no efforts in "Keeping Kamilonui Valley Green". Any effort by developers and Kamehameha Schools to change the zoning to residential will be fought vigorously.
Marian Grey is a resident of Hawaii Kai and a researcher at the Hawaii State Capitol in the office of Sen. Sam Slom
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http://www.hnlnews.com/features1205/niifamily.html
http://honoluluweekly.com/cover/2005/11/the-future-of-kamilo-nui/
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Oct/07/ln/FP510070361.html/?print=on
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050930/OPINION03/509300334/1110/OPINION
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050928/OPINION01/509280319/1104
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Sep/27/op/FP509270327.html
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Sep/22/ln/FP509220322.html
http://starbulletin.com/2005/09/19/news/story5.html
http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2005/Sep/19/ln/FP509190335.html
 November 2005 "The Future of Kamilo Nui Valley". Hawaii Kai residents gathered for this photograph where the last farm lot meets up with the site for the proposed Cemetary.
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