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OHA's Kīpuka Database is a geographical information system (GIS) that utilizes the latest mapping technologies to provide a window into native Hawaiian lands.

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Pāpaʻakoko zoned as wetlands suitable for kalo and rice agriculture.

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Na Pana Kaulana o Nā Inoa o ka Mokupuni o Oʻahu

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Na Pana Kaulana o Nā Inoa o ka Mokupuni o Oʻahu

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Upon leaving Kahana and her beauty, we go on our journey. On the rise going up is Keaniani; and on the incline toward Punalu’u is Kaluapūlehu. We then continue on to Hulili, Makaiwa, Waiono, Punalu’u, Haleaha, Pāpaʻakoko and Kaluanui. There are many famous places here but the most important one is Kaliuwa’a, home of Kamapua’a. When you turn and look up the exceedingly steep falls you will see the piko, the source of the flowing water. It was said to have been made by the menehune.

Mo’olelo: Nā Pana Kaulana o Nā Inoa o Ka Mokupuni o Oʻahu

Nūpepa: Ke Aloha ʻĀina

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Looking out towards Kahana and beyond from the shoreline of Pāpaʻakoko.

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A Legendary Tradition of Kamapuaʻa by Lilikalā Kameʻeleihiwa 1982

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A Legendary Tradition of Kamapuaʻa by Lilikalā Kameʻeleihiwa 1982

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UH thesis submitted by Kumu Lilikalā for a Master of Arts in the Pacific Island Studies.

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My ʻohana featured in the Honolulu Magazine farming prawns.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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Kapuʻuoahi is the name of the mountain peak of Pāpaʻakoko.

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Kai ʻo Haleaha and Kai ʻo Kaluanui noted surrounding Pāpaʻakoko

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Hanohano Huliāmahi is a family farm organization I co-founded. Our mission is to restore Pāpaʻakoko by stewarding a dynamic, indigenous ahupuaʻa, in harmony with the ecosystems and communities around it.

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Pāpaʻakoko is located on the island of Oʻahu, in the Koʻolauloa district, between Punaluʻu and Hauʻula. It once harbored a bio-diverse, self-sufficient agricultural community. Today, this 75-acre ahupuaʻa is mostly overgrown but it is being restored by the descendants of Kauhola.

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My papa (in the red shorts) with his brothers harvesting prawns.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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This is one of many articles that highlight water issues in Pāpaʻakoko and the broader community. According to our kupuna, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply muscled us out a section of our property at the base of the mountain where they currently divert water.

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Mauka to Makai: Stream separating Pāpaʻakoko and Haleaha

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Mauka to Makai: Stream separating Pāpaʻakoko and Haleaha

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Pāpaʻakoko: Restoring ʻĀina from the Mountain to the Sea

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Pāpaʻakoko: Restoring ʻĀina from the Mountain to the Sea

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Check out an old project I did featuring more information about the ahupuaʻa of Pāpaʻakoko. I created a story map which uses maps, text, photos, and video to share information about a place.

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Restoring ʻĀina from the Mountain to the Sea

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Ko‘olauloa Welcomes New Boundary Sign - Ahupua‘a Pāpa‘akoko - MidWeek

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Officials gathered May 23 at Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center in Punaluu to dedicate the boundary marker for ahupua’a Papa’akoko — the first marker for the moku of Ko’olauloa. Present are (from left) Nancy King, Marta Dale (front), Francine Gora, Kapahulehua Sanders (front), Bertha Nahoopii, Jerry Kaluhiwa (back), Daniel Nahoopii, Davina Sanders (front), Randy Navares (back), Haleaha Montes (front, next to pole), Dr. Kali Fermantez (back), Cathy Mattoon and sister (front), Maile Alau (back), Mahealani Cypher (front), Chris Dacus (behind Cypher), Kela Miller, Soulee Stroud, Leialoha ‘Rocky’ Kaluhiwa and Leimana Damate. Photo from Mahealani Cypher.

Another special sign has been installed on the Windward side with the May 23 dedication of the first modern-day ahupua’a boundary marker in Ko’olauloa.

The latest marker is at the boundary between Haleaha and Papa’akoko, located on Kamehameha Highway in Punaluu, near Hanohano Hale.

“These brown roadside markers have drawn a great deal of attention and enthusiasm among our residents,” said Mahealani Cypher of Ko’olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, which originated the campaign two years ago. “Many are looking forward to seeing the markers when they’re finally installed in their moku (districts).”

The islandwide project is intended to reconnect communities with the original place names of the ahupua’a in which they live, and to promote stewardship and sustainability. “Within each ahupua’a,” explained Daniel Naho’opi’i, president of the Oahu Council of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, “the Hawaiians managed their water and land resources to ensure their ability to survive and sustain wet and dry seasons.”

Cypher, a Kaneohe resident, said the state Department of Transportation and city Department of Transportation Services are installing the markers as each community committee determines them and as time permits.

“We’re delighted to work with our communities on this project,” said Francine Gora, the Oahu Council’s project coordinator, “and we learned so much from our cultural practitioners and others who assisted with identifying traditional Hawaiian ahupua’a boundaries for this district.” (Ko’olauloa is comprised of 31 ahupua’a.)

Funders include the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Hawaii Tourism Authority and Atherton Family Foundation in partnership with Kamehameha Schools, the DOT and city DTS.

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Ko‘olauloa Welcomes New Boundary Sign - ahupua‘a Papa‘akoko - MidWeek

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Another special sign has been installed on the Windward side with the May 23 dedication of the first modern-day ahupua’a..

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Pāpaʻakoko Fishery 1915 - Grace Kahōʻāliʻi

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Pāpaʻakoko Fishery 1915 - Grace Kahōʻāliʻi

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Oʻahu Fisheries: Punaluʻu Section. Lāie-Kualoa. Scale 1000 Feet=1 inch. Compiled by surveyor M.D.Monsarrat in December 1915.

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Māhele between Kauhola and Kamehameha Kauikeaouli

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Māhele between Kauhola and Kamehameha Kauikeaouli

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The Māhele took place between Kamehemeha III Kauikeaouli and 252 konohiki, which divided out their rights to land. On February 4, 1848 Kauhola relinquishes his rights to land in the Kohala and Kona in exchange for Pāpaʻakoko and Kapahu.

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HE Moʻolelo Kaʻao Hawaiʻi: Puapualenalena

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HE Moʻolelo Kaʻao Hawaiʻi: Puapualenalena

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The moʻolelo of Puapualenalena can be found throughout Hawaiian language newspapers. Puapualenalena was a supernatural dog who lived around 1525 AD during the time of Hakau and ʻUmialiloa. Puapualenalena primarily lived on Hawaiʻi Island but his travels can be seen across the island of Oʻahu.

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Ka Palapala Hoʻoilina a Emma Kaleleonālani. 

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Ka Palapala Hoʻoilina a Emma Kaleleonālani. 

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Queen Emmaʻs will posted in the nupepa. Here you can see she wills the ahupuaʻa of Pāpaʻakoko to Grace Kahōʻāliʻi. Kauhola passed away and willed Pāpaʻakoko to Emma prior.

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Kauhola is the son of Kamaʻaloakuaokamehameha Kahōʻāliʻi and Kamoakeawe. His parents lived with Kamehameha and fought with him in the battle of Nuʻuanu.

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I nā lima ho’onā kuleana o kō Hawai’i Pae ‘Āina, e Aloha ʻoukou. ʻO wau o ka mea nona ka inoa malalo iho. Ke haʻi aku nei au i koʻu kuleana ʻāina kahiko mai a Kamehameha I mai, ʻO Kalāʻau kuʻu makuakāne, ʻo Kamoakeawe kuʻu makuahine. Noho pu lāua me Kamehameha a holo mai ke kaua ia Nuʻuanu nei a pau ke kaua ana, hāʻawi mai ʻo Kamehameha i ka ʻāina ia Pāpaʻakoko a hiki mai nei ia Kamehameha III mahele ia ua ʻāina nei he hapalua i ke Aliʻi a he hapalua iaʻu, o koʻu hapalua e pili la me Kaluanui, ʻo ia koʻu kuleana a Kamehameha III i hāʻawi mai nei i kuamanawa Koʻolau.

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Family photo of Pāpaʻakoko in the late 1980s or so

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Family photo of Pāpaʻakoko in the late 1980s or so

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My papa, Edwin Hanohano was one of 17 siblings. He along with several of his siblings farmed Malaysian prawns in these 9 loʻi, each over an acre large.