What's Being Discussed

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Investment and Land Management Committee is meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Key topics include:

• An update on a community planning workshop held by the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority (HCDA) about Kakaʻako Makai, the waterfront area in Honolulu where OHA owns land.
• A detailed briefing on a specific OHA-owned parcel in Kakaʻako Makai (Lot I, Oʻahu) and its potential uses.
• Proposed changes to the operating agreements for two OHA-affiliated companies: Hiʻilei Aloha LLC and Hiʻipaka LLC.
• A proposal to create a new independent nonprofit organization to operate a Native Hawaiian Cultural Center, along with a request for up to $5.7 million in seed funding over fiscal years 2027–2029.
• A proposal to establish project labor agreements with Hawaiʻi construction trade organizations for development projects on OHA-owned land in Kakaʻako Makai.

Decisions Expected

• Approving updated operating agreements for Hiʻilei Aloha LLC and Hiʻipaka LLC.
• Authorizing the creation of a nonprofit entity for the Native Hawaiian Cultural Center and approving multi-year funding of up to $5,700,000.
• Authorizing staff to prepare labor agreements with construction trade organizations for Kakaʻako Makai development projects.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Native Hawaiians interested in cultural programs and OHA land use decisions.
• Kakaʻako residents and businesses near OHA-owned waterfront properties.
• Construction and trades workers who may be affected by project labor requirements.
• Anyone interested in how OHA manages its investments and land assets on behalf of the Native Hawaiian community.