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TMK How-To: Big Island of Hawaii Tax Map Key Numbers

Sunday, 29 March 2009

Big Island TMK Maps

Tax Map Key (TMK) Numbers are assigned to each property on the Big Island of Hawaii. This is the system used to pinpoint the exact location of any property on the Big Island. All legal documents regarding real estate in Hawaii (and real estate on the Big Island) refer to the TMK number. The County of Hawaii has all of the TMK maps for the Big Island of Hawaii at their Hawaii County TMK Maps webpage.

A TMK number typically has five digits (except for Big Island Condos and Big Island CPR's). These digits reflect, in the following order:

the TMK Division, Zone (also called District), Section, Plat, Parcel, Unit of a particular property's location.

Divisions

The first digit in the TMK number refers to the Division (or County). Each County in Hawaii has its own unique TMK Division number:

                                                  Oahu County:   1
                                                  Maui County:    2
                                                  Hawaii County: 3 (The Big Island)
                                                  Kauai County: 4

Zones

The second digit identifies the TMK Zone (also known as the Tax District or TMK District). Zones are numbered 1 through 9:

                                                Zone 1: Puna
                                                Zone 2: South Hilo
                                                Zone 3: North Hilo
                                                Zone 4: Hamakua
                                                Zone 5: North Kohala
                                                Zone 6: South Kohala
                                                Zone 7: North Kona
                                                Zone 8: South Kona
                                                Zone 9: Kau

Sections

The third digit designates the TMK Section number within the Zone.

View Larger Big Island TMK Sections Map

The fourth digit refers to the TMK Plat number within Section.

The fifth digit pinpoints the specific TMK Parcel number within the Plat.

The sixth digit (used only for Hawaii Condos and CPR's) identifies

the TMK Unit number within the Parcel.

General Locations of Big Island Subdivisions

View Larger Big Island TMK Subdivision Map

TMK Section Locations of Big Island Subdivisions:

Zone 1 - Puna District

Section 1 (TMK 3-1-1) : Fern Acres, Fern Forest, Hale Ohia, Hawaii's Eden Roc
                                    Estates, Hawaiian Orchid Island Estates, Ikina Moana
                                    Tract, Keaau, Kopua Farm Lots, Mauna Loa Estates, Ohia
                                    Estates, Royal Gardens, Royal Hawaiian Estates

Section 2 (TMK 3-1-2) : Black Sand Beach, Kaimu-Makena Homesteads,
                                    Kaimu-Makena Houselots, Kalapana & Kupahua,
                                    Kalapana Seaview Estates, Kalapana Vacation Lots,                                     Keauohana-Kehena-Keekee Homesteads, Kehena Beach                                     Estates, Kikala-Keokea Homesteads, Pacific Paradise
                                    Oceanfront Estate Subdivision, Puna Beach Palisades

Section 3 (TMK 3-1-3) : Kamaili, Kaueleau Farm Lots, Keahiala/Kauaea, Lanipuna
Gardens, Leilani Estates, Malama Homesteads, Opihikao,
Pohoiki/Keahialaka

Section 4 (TMK 3-1-4) : Green Lake Farm Lots Subdivision, Kaniahiku Village Site,                                     Kapoho, Kapoho Beach Lots, Kapoho Papaya Farms, Kapoho
                                    Vacationland, Kapoho Village, Laepaoo-Puua, Lava Tree
                                    Park, Nanawale Estates, Nanawale Farm-Ranch
                                    Lands, Pohoiki Bay Estates, Puna Orchards, Puua &
                                    Halekamahina, Puua-Kapoho, Waa Waa

Section 5 (TMK 3-1-5) : Hawaiian Beaches Subdivision, Hawaiian Paradise Park,
                                    Hawaiian Parks Subdivision, Hawaiian Shores Recreational
                                    Estates, Hawaiian Shores, Kaniahiku
                                    Homesteads, Kaniahiku House Lots, Kaohe Homesteads,
                                    Keonepoko Homesteads, Keonepoko Iki Farm Lot
                                    Subdivision, Maku'u Agricultural Lots, Makuu-Keonepoko
                                    Nui, Nanawale Homesteads, New Pahoa Section, Old Pahoa,
                                    Pahoa, Pahoa Ag. Park, Pahoa Village, Pahoa Village Lots,
                                    Pahoa Woodland Subdivision, Puua-Keonepoko Iki,
                                  Tangerine Acres

Section 6 (TMK 3-1-6) : Ainaloa, Hawaiian Acres, Hawaiian Paradise Park,
Keaau, Keaau Town, Orchid Land Estates, Tiki Gardens

Section 7 (TMK 3-1-7) : Happy Homes Tract, Hawaiiki Subdivision, Hilo Acres,
                                    Iwasaki Village, Kaihenui Settlement Association Lots,
                                    Keaau Agricultural Lots, Keaau Tract, Kobayashi
                                    Subdivision, Kukui Heights Lots, Kurtistown Village, Lewis
                                    Settlement Association Lots, Maunalani Lots, Maunalani
                                    Tract, Mountain View Subdivision, Olaa Homestead
                                    Reservation Lots, Olaa Houselot Subdivision, Olaa
                                    Reservation Lots, Puna Macadamia Orchard, Schmidt
                                    Subdivision

Section 8 (TMK 3-1-8) : Aloha Estates Subdivision, Canney Road Homesteads,
                                    Glenwood Gardens, Glenwood Subdivision, Hawaii Island
                                    Paradise Acres Subdivision, Mokihana Farm Lots, Mountain
                                    View, Mountain View Gardens, Mountain View Ranches,
                                    Olaa Acres, Olaa New Tract Lots, Olaa Reservation Lots,
                                    Orchid Isle Estates, Pacific Par. Mt. View Manor, Pacific
                                    Paradise Development Subdivision, Pacific Paradise
                                    Gardens aka Olaa Scenic Lands, Throm's Subdivision,
                                    Ueyama Village

Section 9 (TMK 3-1-9) : Anuhea Volcano House Lots, Anuhea Volcano Summer Lots,
                                    Haunani Tract, Hoonanea Subdivision, Kalanihonua Tract,
                                    Kilauea Settlement Association Lots, Mariner Tract,
                                    McKenzie Tract, Olaa, Olaa Summer Lots, Upper Olaa
                                    Forest Reserve, Volcano Cymbidium Acres, Volcano Farm
                                    Lots, Volcano Village

Zone 2 - South Hilo District

Section 1 (TMK 3-2-1) : Hill Subdivision, Hilo, Keaukaha, Keaukaha Res. Lots, Keaukaha Seaside Lots, Keokea Houselots, Kuhio Settlement Lots, Lehia Park Res. Lots, Ocean View Lease Lots, Ocean View Lots, Onekahakaha S/D, Panaewa Farm Lots, Panaewa House & Farm Lots, Waiakea, Waiakea Warehouse Lots, Warehouse Lots

Section 2 (TMK 3-2-2) : Dr. Kushima Tract, Fairwiew Lots, Hale Pua Subdivision, Hilo City, Hilo Ind. Devel. Pohaku St. Section, Hilo Kula Subdivision, Hilo Lagoon Center, Hilolani Subdivision, Ignacio Tract, Kaei Hama-i Subdivision, Kaiko'o Project, Kanoelehua Industrial Lots, Kukuau 1st & 2nd, Lagoon View Apartments, Lanakila Tract, Palai Aina Subdivision, Panaewa Ag. Park, Panaewa Farm Lots, Panaewa Hillcrest Subdivision, Panaewa Houselots, Panaewa Houselots-2nd Ser., Panaewa Res. Lots, Park View Apartments, Pierce Tract, Ruthie Subdivision, Tarpley Tract, University Heights Residential Subdivision, Villa Franca Lots, Waiakea, Waiakea Bus. & Ind. Lots, Waiakea Highland View Lots, Waiakea Hmstd. Houselots, Waiakea Houselots-1st Ser., Waiakea Houselots-2nd Ser., Waiakea Industrial Lots, Wailoa Heights Lots, Wright Subdivision

Section 3 (TMK 3-2-3) : Beckley Tract, Crescent City Heights Subdivision, Halai Hill Tract, Halai Tract, Hilo, Hilo Town, Hilo Town Lots, Ka Waena Lapa Au, Kaumana Gardens Subdivision, Komohana Heights, Piihonua, Piihonua Houselots-2nd Ser., Piihonua Houselots-3rd Ser., Piihonua Pasture "B", Pomeroy Subdivision, Ponahawai, Punahoa 1st & 2nd, Punahoa 1st & Ponahawai, Punahoa 2nd & Ponahawai, Puuhonu Tract, Reeds Island, Sunrise Ridge Subdivision, Ululani Tract, Upa Tract, Wailuku Park Townhouses, Wailuku River Park Section 1

Section 4 (TMK 3-2-4) : Ahualani Subdivision, Ainaola Heights Subdivision, Ainaola Houselots, Ala Kai Heights, Alawaena Acres, Alawaena Heights Subdivision, Alawaena Highlands, Alokele Subdivision, Anela Nani Subdivision, Anela Place Subdivision, Bright Hawaii Subdivision, Camp 4-C, Camp 6 Houselots, Crescent Heights, Ekela Subdivision, Golden Shower Tree Estates, Haihai Estates, Haihai Heights, Haihai Meadows, Hale Hooko Acres, Hale-O-Lani Subdivision, Hawaii Fairway Subdivision, Hea Hea Heights, Heahea Heights, High Country Farms Subdivision, Hilo Panoramic View Lots, Hooluana Tract, Hoomalu Street Subdivision, Hualalai Subdivision, Huapala Subdivision, Iwalani Heights, Kahalani Estates, Kaiulani Subdivision, Kawailani Grove, Kawailani Heights Subdivision, Kawailani Houselots Subdivision, Kawailani Place, Kawailani Ridge, Kennedy Acres Subdivision, Kinoole Estates, Komohana Estates, Komohana Gardens Subdivision, Komohana Houselots Subdivision, Komohana Street Lots, Komohana Subdivision Phase III, Kukuau Plaza, Kukuau-1st, Kula Ridge Subdivision-Phase I, Kuleana Place Subdivision, Kumukoa Heights, Kupulau Meadows, Kuulei, Lahikina, Lanakila Heights Residential Subdivision, Lehua Heights Subdivision, Macadamia Grove Estates Subdivision, Machado Acres Subdivision, Maunakai Circle Subdivision, Mohouli Subdivision, Mokaulele Heights Houselots, Muny Links Homesites, Nani O Waiakea Estates, Naniakea Subdivision, Nohea Subdivision, Pacific Heights, Pacific Heights Town House Condo 1, Palakiko Subdivision, Panaewa Acres, Panaewa Farm Lots, Panaewa Heights, Pierson II Subdivision, Pohakulani Estates, Puainako Homesites, Puainako Houselots, Sportsmans Paradise Lots, Sunrise Estates, Sunrise Ridge Subdivision, Uluwehi Subdivision, Waiakea, Waiakea Acres Hui, Waiakea Camp Res., Waiakea Cane Lots, Waiakea Estates Subdivision, Waiakea Heights, Waiakea High Country Subdivision, Waiakea Highlands Subdivision, Waiakea Hillsite Estate, Waiakea Homesite Subdivision, Waiakea Homesteads, Waiakea Homesteads 1st Series, Waiakea Homesteads 2nd Series, Waiakea Homesteads 3rd Series, Waiakea Homesteads 5th Series, Waiakea House Lots 8th Series, Waiakea Houselots-10th Series, Waiakea Houselots-6th Series, Waiakea Lani Subdivision, Waiakea Meadows, Waiakea-Uka Meadows, Wainohia Subdivision

Section 5 (TMK 3-2-5) : Aina Nani Subdivision, Ainako Subdivision, Akolea Plantation Subdivision, Anthurium Acres, Bayview Lots, Charles Chong Man Subdivision, Gentry Homes, Hilo Country Club Estates, Hilo Heights Subdivision, John E. Gamalieson Subdivision, K.H.B.C., Kapikookalani Subdivision, Kaumana, Kaumana & Ponahawai Homesteads, Kaumana City, Kaumana Court, Kaumana Estates Subdivision, Kaumana Heights Residence Lots, Kaumana Homesteads, Kaumana Houselots, Kaumana Lani, Kaumana Park, Kaumana Rise Lots, Kaumana Terrace, Kavana Homes, Kinney Heights, Kuhio Settlement Lots, Kukuau 2nd, Kukuau 2nd, Kaumana, Ponahawai & Punahoa 2nd, Luana Gardens Subdivision, Naupaka Terrace, Onohiana Subdivision, Pacific Plantation, Pakalana Ridge Subdivision, Pamoho Subdivision, Park Hokulani, Piihonua, Piihonua Meadows, Ponahawai, Ponahawai Homesteads-Kaumana, Ponahawai Houselots, Ponahawai, Kaumana, Kukuau 2nd, Ponahawai-Kaumana Homesteads, Ponohawai Homesteads, Sunrise Estates

Section 6 (TMK 3-2-6) : Alae Point, Bella Vista Tract, Haaheo Estates, Haaheo Tract, Halaulani Place, Halepuna, Halepuna Tract, Kaiwiki Heights, Kaiwiki Homesteads I & II, Kikala-Papaa, Piihonua Camp, Piihonua-Kikala, Puueo, Puueo Farm Lots, Puueo Lots, Uala Tract, Wainaku Addition, Wainaku Camp, Wainaku Camp II, Wainaku Farms, Wainaku-Halepuna

Section 7 (TMK 3-2-7) : Aleamai & Kalaoa, Anderton Camp, Honolii By the Sea, Honolii Pali II, Honolii Pali Tract, John T. Unea Subdivision, Kaapoko Homesteads, Kaieie Homesteads, Like Tract, Moirton Camp, Onomea Bay, Onomea Bay Ranch, Onomea Park Subdivision, Onomea Sugar Company, Paihaaloa, Papaikou, Papaikou Camp, Papaikou Farm Lots, Paukaa, Paukaa Farm Lots, Paukaa Village, Puueopaku 1st & 2nd, Silverton Camp, Silverton Garden Subdivision, Silverton Office Subdivision

Section 8 (TMK 3-2-8) : Andrade Camp, Armory Subdivision, Honomu, Honomu Country Estates, Honomu Homesteads, Honomu Village, Honomu Village Subdivision, Kahua, Kaupakuea, Kaupakuea Farms Subdivision, Kaupakuea Homesteads, Kulaimano Heights Subdivision, Kulaimano Homesteads, Landing Camp Subdivision, Orchards at Pepeekeo, Pepeekeo Point Subdivision

Section 9 (TMK 3-2-9) : Hakalau Homesteads, Hakalau Nui, Hakalau Plantation Village S/D, Hakalau-Iki, Kaiwiki Homesteads III, Wailea

Zone 3 - North Hilo

Section 1 (TMK 3-3-1) : Kamaee & Wailua Govt. Tract, Kamaee Homesteads, Lepoloa-Kauniho Homesteads, Opea-Peleau Homesteads

Section 2 (TMK 3-3-2) : Kahuku Homesteads, Kahuku-Kapena, Nanue & Honohina, Ninole, Ninole Oceanfront Estates, Piha Homesteads, Upper Maulua Homesteads, Waikaumalo-Maulua Homesteads

Section 3 (TMK 3-3-3) : Kamaee-Waikaumalo (Mauka)

Section 4 (TMK 3-3-4) : Upper Maulua Homesteads, Waikaumalo-Maulua Homesteads

Section 5 (TMK 3-3-5) : Hokumahoe-Maulua Nui, Kapehu Camp, Kekoa Camp Subdivision, Kihalani Homesteads, Kihalani Houselots, Laupahoehoe Homesteads, Laupahoehoe Seacliffs, Manowaiopae Homesteads, Papaaloa & Kaiwilahilahi, Papaaloa Acres, Papaaloa Homesteads, Papaaloa Skilled Camp, Papaaloa Subdivision

Section 6 (TMK 3-3-6) : Kahoahuna Homesteads, Kilau Subdivision, Laupahoehoe Homesteads, Laupahoehoe Village, Manowaiopae Homesteads, Waipunalei & Laupahoehoe, Waipunalei Homesteads

Section 7 (TMK 3-3-7) :

Section 8 (TMK 3-3-8) :

Section 9 (TMK 3-3-9) : Kahoahuna Homesteads, Kaiwiki Sugar Company, Kukui Camp, Ookala, Ookala Skilled Camp Subdivision, Store Camp Subdivision, Store Lot Park Site

Zone 4 - Hamakua

Section 1 (TMK 3-4-1) : Kaiwiki & Manowaialee, Niupea Homesteads

Section 2 (TMK 3-4-2) : Kainehe Village, Kukaiau Ranch Co.

Section 3 (TMK 3-4-3) : Hamakua Coffee Plantation Subdivision, Kaala-Keehia, Kaohe Tract Subdivision, Kukaiau Ranch Co., Paauilo Camp, Paauilo Homesteads 1st Series, Paauilo Homesteads 2nd Series, Paauilo Village, Pohakea Homesteads

Section 4 (TMK 3-4-4) : Huina Estates, Kaapahu Homesteads, Kalopa Homesteads, Kaunamano Homesteads, Paauhau, Paauhau & Keahua 1st, Paauhau Camp, Papalele & Kaalua, Weha-Keahua 1st

Section 5 (TMK 3-4-5) : Ahualoa Homesteads, Camp "8" Subdivision, Haina Camp, Honokaa, Honokaa Sugar Company Subdivision, Honokaa Town, Kaao Homesteads, Kaao Houselots, Namoku, Paalaea-Lauka, Papaanui & Paalaea, Sam M Spencer Tract, Spencer Tract, Teixeira

Section 6 (TMK 3-4-6) : Ahualoa Homesteads, Camp 10 Subdivision, Lauka-Papaki, Nienie Pasture Lots, Waipio

Section 7 (TMK 3-4-7) : Kaauhuhu Homestead, Kapulena Orchards, Kapulena-Unit 1, Kapulena-Unit 2, Parker Ranch, Waikoekoe Lots, Waikoloa-Waialeaie Pastoral

Section 8 (TMK 3-4-8) : Camp "106", Hamakua, Honokaa Sugar Company Camp 113 Subdivision, Kukuihaele, Lalakea & Kukuihaele

Section 9 (TMK 3-4-9) : Kohala Forest Reserve, Waipio Valley

Zone 5 - North Kohala

Section 1 (TMK 3-5-1) : Pololu Valley

Section 2 (TMK 3-5-2) : Aamakao, Makapala-Makanikahio 1st, Niulii Village

Section 3 (TMK 3-5-3) : Ainakea Village I, Ainakea Village II, Halaula Subdivision, Halawa Town, Halawa-Pueke, Iole-Kapaau, Nunulu-Iki

Section 4 (TMK 3-5-4) : Hanaula, Honomakau & Puehuehu, Kapaau Village, Kapua Gulch, Kynnersley Road Tract, Nunulu Nui, Puehuehu, Puuokumau, Union Mill Road Tract

Section 5 (TMK 3-5-5) : Ala Lai Subdivision, Hawi Village, Kaauhuhu Homesteads, Kaauhuhu Makai, Kahei Homesteads, Kahei Houselots, Kahei-Puuepa 2nd, Maliu Ridge I, Pahoa-Kahei, Puuepa 1st & 2nd & Kokoiki, Puuepa-Kokoiki Homesteads

Section 6 (TMK 3-5-6) : Kapaa-Upolu, Maliu Ridge II, Puakea Bay Ranch Subdivision

Section 7 (TMK 3-5-7) : Mahukona Harbor & Vicinity, Paao-Puukole, Puukole-Kapaanui

Section 8 (TMK 3-5-8) : Pohakulua-Kalala 1st & 2nd, Puaiki-Kaiholena

Section 9 (TMK 3-5-9) : Heathers II, Kahua, Kahua Sea View, Kahua Shores, Kohala By The Sea, Kohala Estates, Kohala Makai I, Kohala Makai One S/D, Kohala Ranch, Lokelani Subdivision

Zone 6 - South Kohala

Section 1 (TMK 3-6-1) : Hawaiian Homeland Lots, Kaei Hana II Industrial Subdivision, Kawaihae 1st, Kawaihae Harbor, Kawaihae Residence Lots-Makai, Kawaihae Village

Section 2 (TMK 3-6-2) : Anekona Estates, Bluffs at Mauna Kea, High Bluffs, Kamuela Plantation, Kamuela View Estates, Kanehoa Subdivison, Kaunaoa, Kawaihae 2nd-Lanikepu, Kawaihae Village PUD, Mauna Kea Fairways North, Mauna Kea Fairways South, Ohia Ku Subdivision, Ouli & Kawaihae 2nd, South Kohala View Estates, Uplands at Mauna Kea, Waimea Landmark Estates

Section 3 (TMK 3-6-3) :

Section 4 (TMK 3-6-4) : Aina Moluhi, Hoonani Subdivision, Kamuela Haven, Kamuela Lakeland, Kamuela Meadows, Kinohou Subdiv, Kuhio Village, Lindsey Subdiv, Mana Ranch Subdivision, Mc Millian Subdiv, McMillan Subdivision, Mokuloa, Nani Waimea Subdivision, Pleasant Acres, Puu Nani Subdivision, Puu Pulehu Residence Lots, Puukapu Acres, Puukapu Farm Lots, Puukapu Homesteads, Puukapu Residential Lots, Ranchlots Subdivision, Tarpley Subdivision, Wailani Ranchos, Waimea Vacationland

Section 5 (TMK 3-6-5) : Joe Kaia S/D, Kamuela Heights, Keanuiomano, Lalamilo House Lots 3rd Series, Pako Subdivision, Parker Ranch, Waimea Homesteads

Section 6 (TMK 3-6-6) : Ahuli Park Subdiv, Ainakokua Subdivision, Ka La Loa Subdivision, Lalamilo, Lalamilo Farm Lots, Lalamilo Houselots, Lalamilo Subdivision, Lanikepu Estates, Sandalwood at Waimea, Wailea, Wailea Bay Estates, Wailea Beach Lots

Section 7 (TMK 3-6-7) : Ainakokua Subdivision, Kaomoloa Subdiv, Lualai Subdivision, Waiki'i Ranch, Waimea Village

Section 8 (TMK 3-6-8) : 49 Black Sand Beach, Champion Ridge at Mauna Lani, Fairways Terrace, Francolin Place Subdiv, Islands at Mauna Lani, KE KAILANI S/D, Kipona Hills Subdivision, Mauna Lani Point, Mauna Lani Point Estates, Mauna Lani Resorts, Mauna Lani Terrace, Mauna Lani-The Cape, Paniolo Estates, Pauoa Beach Subdivision, Pheasant Ridge @ Waikoloa, Point Estates Mauna Lani, Signal Puako Subdivision, Sunset Ridge, Sunset Ridge at Waikoloa, Waikoloa, Waikoloa Commercial S/D, Waikoloa Lot Subdivision, Waikoloa Ranch Lots, Waikoloa Village

Section 9 (TMK 3-6-9) : Kolea Subdivision, Nani Paniau Subdivision, Puako Beach, Puako Beach Lots, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Waikoloa Beach Resort - King's Golf Course S/D, Waikoloa Lots 2 Subdivison

Zone 7 - North Kona

Section 1 (TMK 3-7-1) : Puu Lani Ranch, Puuanahulu Homesteads

Section 2 (TMK 3-7-2) : Hualalai Resort, Kaupulehu Lot 4-A Increment 1 Phase 1, Kona Ocean View Properties, Kukio, Mahaiula-Kau, Makalei Estates, Maniniowali Phase 1, Maniniowali Phase II, Maniniowali Village, Maniniowali Villas, Puukala & Kaulana Homesteads

Section 3 (TMK 3-7-3) : Alii Kehau Subdivision, Haleohiu Homesteads, Hoonaka A'na Condominium, Hualalai Plantation, Hualalai Terrace, Kahaolino Subdivision, Kalaoa, Kalaoa Terrace, Kalaoa View, Kalaoa-Ooma Homesteads, Kaloko, Kaloko Heights, Kaloko Houselots, Kaloko Light Industrial Subdivision, Kaloko Makai Condominium, Kaloko-Mauka Subdiv, Kauilani Estates, Keahole Agricultural Park, Keahole Heights Subdivision, Keahole Mauka Subd, Keahole View Subdivision increment 2, Keohole View, Keohole View Subdivision, Keonelehua Heights, Kohanaiki, Kohanaiki Business Park, Kohanaiki Homesteads, Kokua Loa, Kokua Loa Subdivision, Kona Acres, Kona Coastview Subdiv, Kona Heavens, Kona Highlands, Kona Hills Estates Subdiv, Kona Palisades, Kona Ponoi, Kona Wonder View Lots, Kukuinui Subdivison, Lokahi Makai, Lokahi Makai PH III, Mahilani, Makaula Subdiv, Makaula-Ooma Mauka Tract, Moana Vista, Ohia Nani Estates, Ooma 1st, Ooma Homesteads, Ooma II, Ooma Plantation, Ooma-Kaloko, Ooma/Kohanaiki, Puuhonua S/D, University Heights West

Section 4 (TMK 3-7-4) : Hale Pa-lani Subdiv, Honokohau 1st & 2nd, Honokohau 2nd, Hoomana Estates, Kailua Heights Subdivision, Kealakehe Homesteads, Kealakehe Houselots, Kona Chocho Estates, Kona Industrial Subdiv, Kona Macadamia Acres, Kona View Estates, Palani Estates, Pamahoa Estates Subdivision, Paniolo Country Subdiv, Queen Liliuokalani Village

Section 5 (TMK 3-7-5) : Alii Drive, Alii Point, Aloha Kona Subdiv, Coffee Farm Lots, Halewili, Heights on Hualalai, Hienaloli 1st - Hienaloli 6th, Hienaloli 1st - Puaa 1st, Hienaloli 1st - Puaa 3rd, Hienaloli 6th - Puaa 2nd, Honuaula 1st-Keopu 2nd, Hualalai Colony, Hualalai Farms, Hualalai Rd, Kahakai Estates Subdivision, Kahului 1st & 2nd, Kailua View Estates Subdivision, Kailua Village, Kaiolu, Kawena Place Subdivision, Kealoha Increment 2, Keopu 3rd - Hienaloli, Keopu Country Estates, Keopu Heights, Keopu Mauka Subdiv, Keopu Ranch, Keopu Ranch Estates, Kona Bay Estates, Kona Heights Subdivision, Kona Hillcrest Subdivision, Kona Islander Inn, Kona Orchard Subdiv, Konalani Subdiv, Kula Kai Estates, Lanihau 1st - Hienaloli 1st, Lanihau 1st - Keopu 2nd, Lanihau Point Subdivision, Lanihau Subdivision, Lono-Kona Subdiv, Malulani Gardens, Meilani View Estates, Ohai Estates, Pines at Kailua-Kona, Puaa 2nd - Kahului 1st, Puaa 3rd-Auhaukeae 1st, Pualani Estates Subdiv, Puapuaanui-Waiaha 1st, Sugar Cane Lane, Waiaha 1st - Puapuaanui 1st, Wehilani Subdivision

Section 6 (TMK 3-7-6 : Alii Kai Subdiv, Hind Subdivision, Holualoa, Holualoa 1 & 2 Partition Lots-Beach Section, Holualoa 1 & 2 Partition Lots-Makai Section, Holualoa 1st & 2nd Mauka, Holualoa 1st & 2nd Partition Lots Mauka Section, Holualoa Hui Lands, Holualoa Ranch Hui, Io View Estates, Io View Estates II, Iolani, Kalani Io Estates, Kalani Makai, Kamani Tree, Kilohana Subdiv, Komohana Kai 1 & 2, Komohana Kai 2, Kona Kai O Pua, Kona Vista Subdivision, Kuakini Makai, Lani Kai Estates Subdivision, Waiono Meadows

Section 7 (TMK 3-7-7) : Alii Heights, Alii Heights Unit 2, Estates at Holualoa, Gouveia Subdiv, Holualoa 3rd - Kaumalumalu (Middle Section.), Holualoa 3rd-Kaumalumalu (Beach Section), Holualoa 4th, Holualoa Estates, Hoomalu On Alii Incr II PH II, Kahaluu Subdiv, Kainana Subdiv, Kala Mauka, Kalamauka Subdivision, Kalani Sunset Subdivision, Kapalaalaea 2nd, Ke Alohi Kai Subdivision, Keauhou Uka Subdivision, Keauhou View Estates, Komohana Kai 2, Kona Magic Sands, Kona Sea View Lots, Kona Sunshine, Kuakini Heights Subdiv, Laaloa 1st - Kapalaalaea 2nd, Leilani Sunset Subdiv, Makalani Subdivision, O'oma Hale, Ohai Mauka Estates, Pahoehoe 1st-Kapalaalaea 2nd (Beach Sec.), Pahoehoe 1st-Kapaloalaea 2nd (Mauka), Puuwai Alii Estates, Sunset View Terrace Lots, White Sands Beach Estates S/D, White Sands Terrace

Section 8 (TMK 3-7-8) : Bayview Estates, Hale Kehau Phase I, Holua Kai, Kahaluu Beach Lots, Kahaluu Farm Lots, Kahaluu Lots Mauka, Kahaluu-Keauhou Houselots, Keauhou 1-Keauhou 2 Hslts, Keauhou 1st, Keauhou 1st & 2nd Beach Section, Keauhou 1st Makai, Keauhou 1st Mauka, Keauhou 2 Mauka Farm Lots, Keauhou 2 Subdiv, Keauhou Bay Lots, Keauhou Estates, Keauhou Subdivision, Keauhou-Kahaluu Farm Lots, Kuakini Houselots, Lyman Subdiv, Puuloa 1 Subdivision

Section 9 (TMK 3-7-9) : Hokukano Road Subdiv, Honalo, Honalo Village, Honalo-Lehuula Mauka, Honuaino 4th-Kanaueue 1st & 2nd, Kainaliu Village, Kawanui 1st-Lehuula 2nd, Lehuula Tract, Maihi 2nd, Namauu Subdivision, Teshima Subdivision

Zone 8 - South Kona

Section 1 (TMK 3-8-1) : Captain Cook Village, Coffee Farm Lots, Hale Keekee S/D, Halekii-Onouli, Hokulia Ph 1, Hokulia Ph 2, Kaawaloa, Kaawaloa-Makai, Kaawaloa-Mauka, Keala Plantation Estates, Kealakekua Village, Keekee Estates, Keekee Subdiv, Keopuka Kai Subdivision, Keopuka-Makai, Keopuka-Mauka, Kingsley Subdiv, Kona Scenic Subdiv, Onouli 2nd

Section 2 (TMK 3-8-2) : Captain Cook Estates, Coffee Farm Lots, Cook's Landing, James M Tanaka Subdiv, Kahauloa House Lots, Kalamakumu-Kahauloaiki, Kalamawaiawaawa & Kahauloa, Kealakekua, Kealakekua Ranch S/D, Kiloa, McCoy Plantation Subdiv, Waipunaula-Kalamakowali

Section 3 (TMK 3-8-3) : Kahauloa 2nd, Kahauloa Subdiv, Kealakekua Bay Estates, Keawaiki Beach Lots, Keei 1st & 2nd, Keei 1st & 2nd Subdivisions, Keei 1st House Lots, Keei 1st Subdiv, Keei 2nd House Lots, Keei 2nd Subdiv

Section 4 (TMK 3-8-4) : Bruner Road, Honaunau, Honaunau Beach Lots, Honaunau Coffee Lots, Honaunau-Mauka, Honaunau-Middle, Keokea, Telephone Exchange, Tobacco Road

Section 5 (TMK 3-8-5) : Kealia Beach Lots, Kealia Farm Lots, Kealia Houselots, Kiilae-Kealia 1st

Section 6 (TMK 3-8-6 : Hookena Village, Kealia 2nd & Hookena, Kealia Makai, Makai Waiea Coffee Leases, Mauka Waiea Coffee Leases

Section 7 (TMK 3-8-7) : Haukalua Homesteads, Kaohe Ranch Subdivision, Kaohe-Waikakuu Makai, Kolo-Opihihale 2nd, Kona Paradise, Kona Sea Ranch Subdiv Incr I, Kukuiopae 1st & 2nd, Kukuiopae Homesteads, Oleiomoana Homesteads, Opihihale 2nd & Kaapuna, Opihihale House Lots, Opihihale Subdivision, Pahoehoe (1st - 4th)-Makauu 3rd, Pahoehoe 1st - Kolo, Pahoehoe 1st - Makuu

Section 8 (TMK 3-8-8) : Alika Homesteads, Captain Cook, Honomalino Acres, Kipahoehoe-Papa 2nd, Milolii Beach Lots Subdivision, Papa 1st, Papa 2nd, Papa Bay Estate, Papa Homesteads

Section 9 (TMK 3-8-9) : Anapuka-Honomalino Mauka, Coffee Lots Subdivision, Honomalino & Kalihi, Honomalino Beach Lots, Honomalino Beach Section, Hoopuloa, Hoopuloa House Lots, Hoopuloa-Okoe, Kalihi, Kapua, Kona Agricultural Co. Subdivision, Lani-Kona Subdiv, Milolii Heights Farm Lots, Okoe 1st & 2nd, Papa Bay Estates

Zone 9 - Kau

Section 1 (TMK 3-9-1) :

Section 2 (TMK 3-9-2) : Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Hawaiian Ocean View Ranchos, Kahuku, Kahuku Country Estates, Keone's Hawaiian Rancho, Kona Country Gardens I & II, Kona Garden Estates, Kona Gardens Subdivision, Kona South Estates, Kula Kai View Estates

Section 3 (TMK 3-9-3) : Kamaoa Homestead, Kamaoa-Puueo, Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Pakininui-Mohowae

Section 4 (TMK 3-9-4) : Alala Condo, Discovery Harbour, Green Sand Subdivision, Kamaoa Haven Subdivision, Kau Farm Lots Subdivision, Kawela-Kiolakaa, Kiolakaa Homesite Subdivision, Kiolakaa Homesteads, Kiolakaa Orchards, Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads, Kiolakaa-Nukakaia, Mark Twain Estates, Puueo-Miananai

Section 5 (TMK 3-9-5) : Hilea Nui & Hilea Iki, Kaala Iki & Hokukano, Kahilipali Nui & Iki, Kalana Golf Estates, Kaunamano Homesteads, Kawala, Naalehu Subdivision, Naalehu Village, Ninole-Wailau Homesteads, Waiohinu, Waiohinu Homesteads, Waiohinu House Lots, Waiohinu Town Lots

Section 6 (TMK 3-9-6 : John Bull Subdivision, Kaauhuhuula-Kaalaala Makai, Kopu-Paauau 2nd, Pahala Village, Punaluu-Paauau, Puukoa, Wood Valley, Wood Valley Homesteads

Section 7 (TMK 3-9-7) :

Section 8 (TMK 3-9-8) :

Section 9 (TMK 3-9-9) : Keauhou-Kapapala, Volcano Golf & Country Club Subdivision, Volcano Golf Course Lots, Volcano Golf Course Site

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Green and Sustainable Resources for Hawaii

Sunday, 29 March 2009

All of the Hawaiian Islands are complex but fragile ecosystems that can be easily affected and altered by introduced influences and outside factors. One simple example: the Hawaiian Islands have the highest number of endangered and threatened plant and animal species of anyplace on the planet. Though these islands are some of the most remote in the world, they are by no means isolated, hosting more than seven million visitors each year, or seven times more than the resident population.

The model for sustainability on the island of Hawaii and other Hawaiian Islands was already in place and practiced here for more than a millennium, well into modern times, by the first inhabitants, the native Hawaiians. They were masters at using the islands’ land and sea resources to sustain what are thought to have been populations that were as large as or maybe larger than that of today. Their fishing, farming, planting, aquaculture and methods of creative food sustainability and use of ahupuaa (contiguous land divisions which extended from the uplands to the sea) are widely regarded as the most efficient in the Pacific.

The Hawaiians understood and were keenly attuned to their environment and how to keep in balance with it. Though the ancient Hawaiian ways of living are not practiced by the majority of inhabitants here today, these ways serve as a guide and constant reminders of the need to be in harmony with this special place.

Following are several links to resources that have lots of information about our Hawaii environment, living "green" in Hawaii, and how we can develop a sustainable Hawaii that reduces our dependence for food and energy from outside sources. Have a suggestion for a link that we might have missed? Send your comments & suggestions to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Big Island Sustainability Festival

E Malama Aina ("Lets Take Care of the Land"), a 2-day Big Island Sustainability Festival Nov. 7-8, 2008 at Hilo's Mooheau Park, which will offer consumers and businesses a firsthand look at Hawaii Island innovations and best practices aimed at sustainability.

Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan

Find answers in the Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Plan – the people’s plan. Produced from one of the comprehensive community-based planning efforts in our state’s history, the Hawaii 2050 Plan is a blueprint for a sustainable Hawaii. In 2050, the energy we use is clean, renewable and produced mostly in Hawai‘i. Much of the food we consume is produced locally. We minimize waste by recycling. We are a strong and healthy community with access to affordable housing, transportation and health care. Our public education system prepares our people for productive, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

The 21st Century Ahupua'a

The 21st Century Ahupua'a concept is a way of life thatʻs dedicated to the advancement of sustainable development which meets current and future socio-cultural (people), ecological (place) and economic (prosperity) needs. The concept borrows from the Native Hawaiian land, resource and behavior management model called an “ahupua’a.”

State of Hawai’i Ocean Resource Management Plan

Recommends an integrated approach to managing natural and cultural resources by building traditional Hawaiian management principles (ahupua’a) that considers the impacts of land-based activities on ocean resources and fosters collaboration and stewardship.

Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (released in 2005)

The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) was called for by the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in 2000. Initiated in 2001, the objective of the MA was to assess the consequences of ecosystem change for human well-being and the scientific basis for action needed to enhance the conservation and sustainable use of those systems and their contribution to human well-being.

International Panel on Climate Change Report (IPCC)

The IPCC is a scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The main activity of the IPCC is to provide in regular intervals Assessment Reports of the state of knowledge on climate change. The latest one is "Climate Change 2007", the Fourth IPCC Assessment Report.

Kuleana Green Business Program

Initiated in 2005, the Kuleana Green Business Program is the first program in the State of Hawai`i that promotes ethical and socially responsible business practices and environmental stewardship among every sector of the local economy. Chamber businesses qualify as program members by demonstrating their kuleana (right and responsibility) to generate profits while also creating positive impacts in their social and natural environments. As business citizens, they set high standards of integrity, commitment and respect in their engagement with employees, customers, community, and the environment.

The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.

Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE)

BALLE is 15,000-member strong meta-network of over 50 local business networks throughout the U.S. and Canada supporting the growth and development of community-based businesses. Members of local networks encourage local purchasing by consumers and businesses and advocate public policies that strengthen independent local businesses, promote economic equity, and protect the environment. BALLE connects its local networks to share best practices, and provides members with tools, business models, and other resources.

Local Currency - Hawaii Dala

The Hawaii Dala is a new private voluntary currency that protects everyone’s purchasing power, grows local business, and creates a strong local economy for everyone’s advantage. Ask for the new local dala throughout Hawaii in $20, $10, $5 Silver Dalas and now the new $1 Silver Dala Certificate.

Steady-State Economy

What is a steady-state economy? find out here are the Encyclopedia of the Earth.

GDP Alternatives: The Human Progress Indicator

Sustainability indicators provide a roadmap for public policy. An effective set of indicators highlights critical social, economic, and environmental problems and provides a way to measure the effectiveness of programs designed to alleviate these problems.

Cooperative Economics
An article on Cooperative Economics by the Heartland Institute.

Whole Systems Agriculture Plan for Hawai'i Island

This document reports on the state of the locally produced food and agriculture sectors on the Island of Hawaii, and analyzes these sectors to identify key barriers and leverage points for increasing local market share.

Farmer's Markets

There are over 15 farmer's markets on Hawai'i Island. This link lists the locations and dates of the farmer's markets for the Big Island.

Friendly Aquaponics

A Honoka‘a company owned by husband and wife team Susanne Friend and Tim Mann. Training other people in how to do aquaponics is part of their mission. They teach all aspects of construction, day-to-day management, and for the commercial training, marketing. They also offer free, two-hour farm tours on Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA)

Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA) is a non-profit membership organization that administers organic certification in the State of Hawaii. Located in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, HOFA promotes organic and sustainable agriculture through research, education, and by providing organic certification services in compliance with the Federal Organic Rule enacted in 2000.

Build an Herb Spiral!

Learn how to build your own herb spiral to produce your own herbs for culinary or medicinal purposes. Quickly learn how with this DIY tutorial.

Setup a Community Garden!

This fact sheet in the “Food for ME” series includes suggestions on how to set up a community garden project, recruit volunteers and establish a garden plot.

Community Supported Agriculture

Alternative Farming Systems Information Center provides resources on how to develop community supported agriculture programs in your area.

La'akea Community - Local Permaculture in Hawaii

La’akea Community formed in 2005 when a group of six people purchased La’akea Gardens. Our vision as an intentional community is to: steward the land at La’akea, continue the mission of teaching permaculture at La’akea while expanding into others aspects of sustainability such as personal and relationship growth, communication techniques, emotional processing, healing arts and creative arts.

EcoSutra

EcoSutra is an organization dedicated to building the resources for people to network into new models of environmentally and economically sustainable villages. By bridging renewable energy technology to permaculture - an environmental design science that mimics naturally occurring ecosystems and accelerates the earth’s natural regenerative processes, we can create sustainable healthy communities to live, work and play. Through our events and media projects we look to propel the eco-movement and provide the public with the networking tools to achieve success.

Sustainable Island Products (S.I.P.)

Specializing in the sale and distribution of plant-based food and drink To-Go! supplies and other Planet and People Friendly products. Located in Hilo on Hawaii Island, S.I.P. provides superior-quality Sustainable product alternatives to well-established markets that currently utilize outmoded, unsustainable, toxic and volatile price-point products.

Mushroom Kits to Grow Edible Mushrooms! You can grow your own mushrooms with kits available locally! Order a kit online or visit the mushroom farm in Hamakua on Hawai'i Island.

Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group (AIDG)

Small scale hydro power, water pumps, windmills, biodigesters, stoves. Doing great things with their technology all over the world. [via Make]

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

ACEEE provides research, policy analysis, conferences and education on energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. Collaborating with experts from universities, national laboratories, and the private sector, ACEEE has helped develop efficiency programs and policies for utilities, states and the federal government. They also provide technical assistance and research on energy efficiency in building, industrial applications, agriculture and transportation.

Hawaii State Incentives ($$) for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)

Thinking about "going green"? The State of Hawaii and the US Federal government has programs that can reduce the cost! DSIRE is a regularly updated database of state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives & rebate programs that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy.

United States Department of Energy, State Energy Program

The State Energy Program (SEP) provides grants to states and directs funding to state energy offices from technology programs in DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. States use grants to address their energy priorities and program funding to adopt emerging renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)

REPP’s goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs. REPP’s activities include researching, publishing, and disseminating information, creating policy tools, and hosting on-line renewable energy discussion groups.

Puna Geothermal Venture

Puna Geothermal Venture, the only commercial geothermal facility in the state of Hawaii, has been generating sustainable electricity for the Big Island for 15 years. Geothermal electricity accounts for 30 percent of the state’s renewable energy—more than wind and solar combine, and saves 144,000 barrels of oil a year—more than 1.8 million barrels since 1993.

ProVision Technologies

ProVision Technologies, Inc was formed to take advantage of the growing market for photovoltaic (PV) applications across the Hawaiian Islands and the Asia-Pacific region. ProVision is based in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, the island known for its geographical diversity and strong potential for renewable energy applications. ProVision's mission is to provide solar electric solutions to power individual households, commercial facilities and the community.

For information on solar hot water heaters, check out this great article from Fine Homebuilding magazine which details various type of solar hot water systems.

National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)

NAESCO publishes case studies focused on energy efficiency retrofits in local government facilities in the United States. These case studies demonstrate that local governments can modernize schools, hospitals, and municipal infrastructure and, at the same time, reduce operating costs.

International Energy Agency (IEA)

The IEA acts as energy policy advisor to 26 member countries (all members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) in their efforts to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens. The IEA’s initial role was to coordinate international measure in times of oil supply emergencies. Its work now also includes market reform, climate change policies, energy technology collaboration and outreach.

EnergyBulletin.net EnergyBulletin.net is a clearinghouse for information regarding the peak in global energy supply.

Hele-On Bus

Ride the bus for free! Circumnavigate the Big Island!

Aloha Green

Environmental Principles in Practice- The vision of Aloha Green is to serve as a positive catalyst for economic-sustainability and revitalization of the Village communities along the Hamakua Coastal Region on the Big Island of Hawaii. Sustainable development is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Aloha Green is a co-chair of the E Malama Aina Festival, a 2-day Hawaii Island Sustainability Festival Nov. 7-8, 2008 at Hilo's Mooheau Park.

Planetizen

Planetizen is a leading online forum for the urban planning, design, and development community. It includes urban planning news, commentary, interviews, event coverage, book reviews, announcements, jobs, consultant listings, training, and other resource. Content on Planetizen covers a wide number of planning, design, and development issues, from transportation to global warming, architecture, to infrastructure, housing and community development to historic preservation.

Project for Public Spaces

PPS provides technical assistance, training, research and other services to cre3ate and sustain public spaces that build communities. Since 1975 PPS has worked in over 1,500 communities in the United States, Canada and around the world, helping people turn their public spaces into vital community places.

Smart Growth America

Smart Growth America is a coalition of nearly 100 state and national advocacy organizations that have a stake in how metropolitan explansion affects the environment, quality of life and economic sustainability. The diverse coalition partners include national, state and local groups working on behalf of the environment, historic preservation, social equity, land conservation, neighborhood redevelopment, farmland protection, labor, town planning, and more.

Smart Growth Network

Smart Growth Network raises awareness, promotes best practices and develops tools for smart growth. The Network’s partners tend to work at a national level, and include environmental groups, historic preservation organizations, professional organizations, developers, real estate interests, and government entities.

Urban Land Institute (ULI)

ULI is a nonprofit research and educational institute whose mission is to provide responsible leadership in the use of land in order to enhance the total environment. Established in 1936, the institute today has some 30,000 members and associates from fifty countries representing the entire spectrum of the land use and development disciplines. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information, and experience among local, national, and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places.

Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) AMPO serves the needs and interests of metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) nationwide by providing technical assistance and training, conferences, research, and a forum for transportation policy development and coalition building.

Waste Management Study on the Big Island

The purpose of this report is to inform the current conversation on the best practices available to the county for reducing the amount of waste that goes to final disposal. It includes recommendations that the author believes would enhance the overall sustainability of the economic and ecological systems of the island.

Transitioning to Zero Waste: What Can Local Governments Do Now?

by Helen Spiegelman (2006). Gives information and resources on how to change into a zero waste economy.

Recycle Hawaii

Recycle Hawai`i is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization serving Hawai`i Island. We currently offer free public recycling educational services on behalf of the County of Hawai`i, the State Department of Health, and our contributors.

The Freecycle Network™

The Freecycle Network™ is made up of 4,661 groups with 6,287,000 members across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. It's all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills.

Stop Junk Mail!

Prevent waste at the source. If you receive mail that you don’t want nor need go to this website to remove your names from their lists.

Compost at Home!

Create a vermiculture kit and use worms to create compost.

Recycled Products Guide

Use this recycling guide to make sure that you are buying recycled products as well as recycling them too!

Wasted Opportunity: A Closer Look at Landfill and Incineration

A report prepared by Zero Waste - New Zealand Trust - on how landfill and incineration technologies are incompatible with the concept of sustainable economy and zero waste. Zero Waste is a whole-system approach to redesigning the flow of resources through society.

Getting There! The Road to Zero Waste

New Zealand's Experience About Strategies for Sustainable Communities prepared by Envision New Zealand in August 2003.

From Unbridled Consumerism to Zero Waste - The Crucial Role of Local Government A Powerpoint Presentation prepared by Helen Spiegelman from the Product Policy Institute at the Building Sustainable Communities Conference in British Columbia, November 2007.

Circular - Restorative and Regenerative Design - Economy

Additional Readings in sustainable economy, materials economy, and energy.

Linear - Take, Make, Waste Economy

Additional readings dealing with extraction, distribution, consumption, indigenous people, global impacts, water, and disposal.

Government and Corporate Accountability Additional readings in corporate accountability.

Global Ecological Footprint Report

Global Footprint Network is committed to fostering a world where all people have the opportunity to live satisfying lives within the means of Earth's ecological capacity. They are dedicated to advancing the scientific rigor and practical application of the Ecological Footprint, a tool that quantifies human demand on nature, and nature's capacity to meet these demands.

Check out the "Go Green Hawaii" cable television show on OC16.

Green Blogs

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Hilo Library Re-Opens After Repairs

Friday, 20 March 2009

The Hilo Library had their "soft re-opening" on Tuesday March 17, 2009, and although all of the repairs are not yet complete, they are now open Tuesday through Saturday.

The repairs to the roof and the handicapped ADA access are finished, but they are still working on the ADA bathroom, and have yet to install the new aluminum frames and windows on the front wall by the entrance (which is still covered by plywood).

The re-opening came at a good time, with the 2-week Spring Break starting next week for many students here in Hilo.

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Island Naturals Health Food is Moving to New Hilo Location

Friday, 20 March 2009

Island Naturals' Hilo store, currently located in the Wal-Mart shopping center next to Borders bookstore, will cease operations at that location and will move the store to the Hilo Shopping Center (corner of Kilauea Ave. and Kekuanaoa St.).

This is great news for the Hilo Shopping Center; the health food store will provide a sorely needed "anchor" tenant, and will undoubtedly benefit all businesses in the center. In addition, many of us who work in downtown will be able to take advantage of their lunch offerings (without having to battle the traffic near the Prince Kuhio Mall).

Remodeling has already begun on the space formerly occupied by Unique Boutique & Beads. Island Naturals plans to complete the renovation and open in the new space in August 2009.

Old-timers will remember when the Hilo Shopping center was "the only mall" in Hilo. For those that have never been there, there's actually an indoor section as well. Most likely Island Naturals will put some kind of seating in that area for customers to eat & hang out --- without getting wet!

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Tonga Volcano and Earthquake

Thursday, 19 March 2009

Spectacular clouds began spewing out of the sea on Monday about 10km from the southwest coast off the main island of Tongatapu, where up to 36 undersea volcanoes are clustered. I almost had this post finished, when a tsunami watch was issued, due to a 7.9 earthquake in Tonga. The watch was quickly canceled, but certainly generated a lot concern.

Here's audio with John Bellini, from the US Geological Survey, as he told the BBC that the quake had the potential to create a tsunami: Tonga hit by strong earthquake

It's not surprising that this earthquake occurred, considering that there was quite a spectacular event that happened on Monday in Tonga. There were underwater eruptions taking place near the low-lying twin volcanic islands of Hunga Tonga and Hunga Ha'apai, and within sight of the capital, Nuku'alofa. Tonga, which lies almost 2,000 kilometres northeast of New Zealand, lies on the so-called Pacific "Ring of Fire", where continental plates collide causing frequent volcanic and seismic activity.

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai (how's that for a name?), a shallow seamount in Tonga, appears to have erupted.

Huge columns are spewing out of the sea about 10km from the southwest coast off the main island of Tongatapu - an area where up to 36 undersea volcanoes are clustered, geologists said.

New Zealand air traffic is being disrupted by the eruption, and an Airways New Zealand spokeswoman as saying that the volcano’s eruption column is reaching 15,000 metres altitude. Wellington VAAC, however, currently reports ash at flight level 150, which is 15,000 feet. The highest altitude they have reported the emissions reaching is flight level 250, (25,000 feet).

There's a possible connection to a magnitude 4.4 earthquake last Friday, 35km W of Tongan capital Nuku’alofa (quake details from the USGS here). And I guess we can probably assume that today's earthquake is connected as well...maybe we'll see even more undersea eruptions?

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai - at least the part above water (look in the bottom of the image, the islands are marked in green) - is made of two small islands that cap the main seamount and ring the volcano's caldera. The last known eruption from the volcano was in 1988 - over twenty years ago - so this is exciting to see a new event. However, the 1988 eruption was apparently quite small (VEI 0), so the last major eruption might have been as far back as 1937 (VEI 2). Beyond that, not much is know about this volcano in the Tongan arc.

The Big Island of Hawaii has it's own undersea mount, Lo'ihi, which in 1996, was rocked by the first ever directly observed eruption of an active underwater volcano in Hawaii.

The eruption was preceded by a swarm of 4,070 earthquakes, the largest of any Hawaiian volcanic eruptions. A total of 4 to 5 square miles of the summit was altered; one section, Pele's Vents, collapsed entirely upon itself, and formed the renamed Pele's Pit.

Aerial: Aerial photos here: New Tonga Eruption

Satellite: Satellite view: View of Tonga eruption from Space

UPDATE 3-20-09: 'No living thing left' as Tonga volcano erupts: It continued to spew Friday even as a major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 rocked Tonga's main island of Tongatapu. "The island itself is totally destroyed, there is no living thing left there, it's all covered in black ash. There are only black stumps where the coconut trees were," he added. "We saw dead birds and fish in the water."

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