The bulldozing and desecration of Hawea Heiau in Maunalua (Hawai'i Kai) is a travesty.

Mahalo. Our kupuna are calling out to us for help.

I have heard them and this blog is given them a voice in this blog site - people can see and read what's going on and help Hawea.

Just a few things:

In discussion with kupuna and cultural experts they have shared a heiau is not just the temple that is sacred - the materials; rock walls, structures etc, - but it is the land itself that is sacred. This is why you'll find one heiau built over another through history, they are building on the sacred site. Parts of Hawea have been bulldozed but they can be rebuilt on the same land because the land is sacred, the land is the link between humans and the our Hawaiian gods.

When I wrote "A copy of this agreement was supposed to have been shared with the community before any work was done per information provided by the SHPD office. "

To be completely clear, a copy of the agreement was supposed to have been given to the community by the developer before any work was done per information provided by the SHPD office.

The bulldozing and desecration of Hawea Heiau in Maunalua (Hawai'i Kai) is a travesty. Our community is both sad and angry. Where is the respect for our wahi pana (sacred places) and our kupuna? How can we all come together to save the iwi and archeological features that call to us for help?

Aloha

annmarie@hawaii.rr.com


Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Itʻs All About Keeping Hawaiʻi What is Trully Hawaiʻi

Posted on: December 26, 2007 at 11:55:36 am
ON THE HOT SEAT: City Councilman Romy Cachola

Who can forget the last-minute drama at City Hall, when the City Council voted to shift the transit route away from the airport and through Salt Lake instead. The mayor, who says the city will continue to assess the airport option as the process moves along, needed enough votes to keep the project moving; City Councilman Romy Cachola, gave his support — provided the route go through his Salt Lake district, which he contends makes them most sense.

Councilman Cachola is joining us today on The Hot Seat for a post-Christmas chat.

Councilman Cachola represents District 7 (Salt Lake, Kalihi, Aliamanu, Stadium and Airport areas) and is chairman of the Affordable Housing and Economic Development Committee. He'll answer your questions on transit and other city-related issues live from noon to 1 p.m.

Councilman Cachola,

In 2005 you voted to open 80% of Waimea Valley to development.

Recently you permitted a Hawaii Kai developer to break the height law and build a 90ft. high luxury condo complex. These million dollar condos adjoin Hawea Heiau and Petroglyphs as well as a wetland of endangered birds.

When Oahuans overwhelmingly oppose speculative developments on precious areas, why are you not listening?

Cachola
For the People, I cannot answer you at this time. I'll get back to you at a later date.
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