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Building Hope: The Current Status and 2025 Vision for Dynamic Community Solutions and Puʻuhonoua o Waiʻanae Mauka
"Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae Mauka isn’t just housing — it’s a blueprint for community-driven solutions to Hawaiʻi’s housing crisis." Aloha, As...
Aug 264 min read


Welcome Home
After years of hard work, Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae Farm Village has welcomed its first group of residents into Phase 1 of its permanent housing units.
May 22 min read


Construction Update: October 15, 2024
Phase 1 of Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae's Farm Village is taking shape as finishing touches are being installed onto residences and the top soil...
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Pu‘uhonua o Wai‘anae’s Farm Village Takes Root in Wai‘anae Valley
Hawaii News Now - Pu'uhonua O Waianae, a camp community by the Waianae Boat Harbor, is starting to build a new farm village in Waianae...
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Construction Update: June 21, 2024
Construction of the Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae Farm Village continues at a steady pace with additional foundations being prepared as well as...
Jun 21, 20241 min read


POW Featured on Hawaii News Now
In an exclusive interview with Hawaii News Now, Community Leader James Pakele discussed the progress in construction at POWʻs mauka...
May 29, 20241 min read


Construction Update: May 29, 2024
Construction of our mauka village is progressing with the development of six newly designed hale. These homes, designed with input from...
May 29, 20241 min read


Construction Update: March 6, 2024
We are excited to share that the City and County of Honolulu has approved connecting our sewer line to their main line, marking a major...
Mar 6, 20241 min read


From Corporate to Community: Tradewind Group's Volunteer Workday
A big mahalo to the Tradewind Group! 30 of their employees dedicated their time and energy to our Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae Mauka village...
Dec 18, 20231 min read


Annual Christmas Party
Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae’s annual Christmas Party will be held on December 16th. This special gathering is designed to bring joy to our POW...
Dec 16, 20231 min read


Progress Update from Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae: December 4, 2023
We're thrilled to announce that the first Hale ‘Aina at our mauka property is almost ready! These facilities will feature a shared...
Dec 4, 20231 min read


Resident Stories: September 22, 2023
Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae is a village of 250 people living unhoused on the edge of Waiʻanae Boat Harbor on the leeward side of Oʻahu. Video...
Sep 22, 20231 min read


Wahine Construction Crew
POW Wahine Construction Crew from L to R: Loke, Kahai, and Jazz. In 2022, a group of POW residents volunteered to join our village’s...
Sep 22, 20231 min read




Construction Update: January 21, 2023
Aloha! There’s a lot of love flowing into the village as construction progresses with underground utility being installed by Royal...
Jan 21, 20231 min read


Construction Update: December-January 1, 2023
Happy New Year! This holiday season has been an amazing blessing thanks to our community and amazing supporters. Although extremely busy...
Jan 1, 20231 min read


Construction Update: November 21, 2022
First segment of the sewer line is already in place. Royal Contracting is working at a furious pace. Total pros who work so well...
Nov 21, 20221 min read


Construction Update: November 7, 2022
Thanks to the incredible support of foundations, companies, and individuals, major construction has begun on Puʻuhonua O Waiʻanae Farm...
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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