Practice Expertise: Real Estate among other areas

Discuss:

- Hawaii Land Court system

- Dowsett Tract Deeds

- Appurtenance

- Easments

What do our deeds really mean in 2024… can we protect our ʻauwai? 

In addition to Brady’s maps/history he also emphasized the Pahoali’ili’i ‘auwai is one of the longest, active ‘auwai in Nu’uanu and is very urgent need of a major repair at the headwater. Without this project we are at risk of losing this ‘auwai permanently. We would lose all water entering from the stream, thus all water below will be dry. We have been reporting on this issue for over 15 years. 

This fix needs to be done right with professional water engineers involved. A rough estimate is between $ 15-20,000

with 25 plus homes along this route spanning from below Kimo Bridge (Nuuanu Pali Rd) to Puiwa Lane and Park Street we have hopes we can raise the money with community support/fundraising….STAY TUNED!

This not only helps in preserving the flow but also fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility among residents.

Click below to view his full presentation:

Presentation 1: Brady Jencks presenter - Kukuioliilii Auwai 03.21.2024.pdf

Presentation 2: Brady Jencks presenter - Pahoaliilii Auwai 03.21.2024.pdf 

Katharine P. Lloyd ( Kate) recently retired from the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) and is now

doing private consulting work with charitable organizations. While at HCF, she served for more than 16

years in numerous roles, including General Counsel, head of Development and head of Operations. Her

areas of expertise include complex charitable gift; wealth planning, nonprofit governance, endowment

management and the laws of exempt organizations; including private foundations, public charities and

non- charitable exempt organizations.

Guest speaker Lisa Wong shares the history of the ʻauwai in Nuʻuanu, one of which runs right beside Hānaiakamalama! Explore the importance of these man-made canals in Hawaiʻi and the time and care that goes into keeping them flowing.  Having been a Nuʻuanu resident for over four decades, Lisa Wong understands the importance of ʻauwai, having two running through her own property near Dowsett. When Daughters of Hawaiʻi member Shannon Wilson, and neighbor Tom Lalakea founded the “ʻAuwai Study Group” in the early 2000’s, Lisa became an active member. Now named Hui Mālama ʻAuwai O Nuʻuanu, Lisa helps lead the group and continues to share the history of the ʻauwai and organizing cleaning days, often leading with “E Mālama ʻoe I Ka ʻĀina, e Mālama ka ʻĀina ia ʻoe,” Take care of the land and the land will take care of you.

Watch the recording HERE,

• Who determines 'auwai water rights?

• What are 'auwai water (appurtenant) rights?

•  How are appurtenant water rights established?

• How long does the process take?

View the presentation HERE.