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Hawaiian groups petition to change rules to protect burials
The petition emphasizes the urgent need for systemic reform to prevent the continued desecration and improper disturbance of burial sites across the islands, particularly in areas like the Central Maui “sandhills” and South Maui where development has historically threatened these sacred remains.
Intermediate appeals court rules in archaeological permitting case
The Hawai‘i Intermediate Court of Appeals has issued a finding in favor of appellants in a case involving the Board of Land and Natural Resources and its handling of the state’s archaeological permitting process.
Waiehu land dispute lingers as ʻohana group begins retrieval of removed items from MEO
More than a dozen people involved in a Waiehu land dispute with nonprofit Maui Economic Opportunity, showed up at the organization’s Puʻunēnē baseyard Friday to retrieve items removed last week from the subject property.
“Ground Truthing” Set to Begin Today at Maui Lani Phase 6 Development
A litigant in the case, Jennifer Noelani Ahia said, “Furthermore the Maui, Lana’i Island Burial Council has identified Maui Lani Phase 6 Increment 4 as a known burial area, a pāʻilina. Our iwi have the right to be at peace and as descendants, who inherit their collective mana, we have the right to protect our iwi and the ʻāina where they rest.”
Grand Wailea Development Request Strikes Opposition
Native Hawaiian activists are expressing disapproval over proposed development at the Grand Wailea Resort, which they argue would disturb iwi kūpuna, or human remains.
Iwi Protection Hui Gets Contested Case Hearing
Mālama Kakaniula – a hui dedicated towards protecting Hawaiian iwi – will be able to make their case in a contested court hearing, according to their attorney.
Lawsuit Filed Over Extension of Maui Lani Grading Permit
Mālama Kakanilua has filed a lawsuit in Maui’s Environmental Court over the extension of a grading permit for Maui Lani Partners’ sand mining operations.
