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Hawaiʻi Island chosen to host prestigious international Indigenous conference in 2028

“To host such a distinguished event is a great honor for our people,” said Chadd Paishon, a spokesperson for the 2028 conference. “It allows us to showcase our moana and share our aloha.”

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia crews arrive in New Zealand for 6-month stay

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Aotearoa for six months, which will allow the canoes to wait out the South Pacific hurricane season before continuing the Moananuiākea Voyage.

Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia welcomed to Aotearoa, their latest stop on Moananuiākea Voyage

The canoes and their crews were greeted Thursday (Nov. 13) with a pōwhiri, or sacred formal Māori ceremony that was expected to celebrate for hours; following a little more than week of public engagements, the waʻa will take 6 months off to wait out South Pacific hurricane season before continuing their voyage.

Moananuiākea update: Change to Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia sail plan due to weather, safety

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will sail directly from Rarotonga, Cook Islands to Aotearoa (New Zealand), and postpone visits to American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga.

Kahilu Theatre Presents ‘Aoteaora’s Finest’

Maori singer-songwriters Rob Ruha, Seth Haapu, and Maisey Rika will be joined by Horomona Horo, Aotearoa’s leading practitioner in traditional Maori instruments.