Haiku, HI

I'm sure you're all wondering.... where on earth is the world's largest surfboard fence? Well it's right here in Hawaii... in Peahi, Haiku Maui. Last year this fence was given the dubious distinction of being the world's largest surfboard fence by the Guinness Book of Records (I think), with over 400 boards forming a fence around this Haiku Maui property. I just drove by there yesterday while on Haiku Realtor Caravan, and the lighting was so good I had to stop the car and get a picture, without even getting out! This is what you call recycling!

Not to be confused with the world's largest surfboard which is in Australia.

Where the heck is Haiku Maui you ask? Here's a link to an interactive HAIKU MAP for your convenience.

When buying on Maui, please contact a Haiku Realtor - Georgina M. Hunter R(S)

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Haiku Maui Tropical Escape

So what is so special about Haiku any way? Well Kihei Maui is a nice place. The tourist love it. It has great beaches, shopping and lots of places to eat. Okay saying that when I am done working in Wailea I am out of there and heading to the north shore.

I know I am getting close to home when I hit Baldwin Beach. I love Baldwin in the morning. Sometimes I will have my wife drop me off at Paia Beach and stand up paddle down to Spreckelsville. Crusing by Baldwin Beach you see the same people there for their morning walk. As I am paddling down the beach I always see this lady and her dog swimming laps. The dog always comes by to check me out and off he goes. Avi one of our famous Maui artist is always walking with his morning coffee. I give him a Shaka sign and head down the coast.

Heading into Paia town is like coming home. It's the Mayberry of the pacific. Driving through town you might catch up with a couple of your surf buddies and get the latest surf report. I always stop at Mana's natural foods for some fresh grinds for dinner. It is also a very social spot in Paia. So I am driving out of Paia and you might run into Pete Jalbert a fellow rain blogger. There has been warning signs to keep off the side walks now that Georgie Hunter is riding her electric bike in Paia town.

My son Micah

Heading out of town you come into a beautiful view of Hookipa Beach Park. World famous for windsurfing and surfing. I am always excited to check the surf. Driving by every day you know when it's firing and never miss a good day. I have been surfing out there over 30 years and loving it.

Well finally coming out of Maliko Gulch heading into Haiku I love the greenery. It is always so tropical and sweet country living. I live on 2-acres and coming homes is always a joy. Today I am finishing off putting in the rest of my papaya orchid. So Haiku living is to me a true island experience. Living the country life, hanging with your friends, family and dogs. So life is good if you are interested in north shore or Haiku drop me a line.

Steven C. Nickens R(S) GRI ABR

The Wailea Group LLC.

3750 Wailea Alanui suite 5WE

Wailea, Maui, Hi 96753

www.nickensmaui.com

Email: nickens@maui.net

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Paia/Haiku Real Estate Newsletter - September 2008

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Here it is, fall already! We had a nice little rain this morning, and it's warm and sunny now in Haiku.
Upcountry Realtor Caravan for September features a good range of homes priced from $439,000 to $2.25M. Which one do you like the best?

1. Bali Hai, Haiku $439,000.00
- exotic, handcrafted custom home built in Indonesia from sustainable coconut hardwood, mango & other tropical hardwoods
- adorable 1BD/1BA brand new home with carport on small lot just 1 block
from downtown

2. Convenient Location, Haiku $517,000.00
- charming, remodeled and immaculately maintained 2BD/1BA home
- very private and centrally located, walk to shops, post office, restaurants, yoga/dance studio and bus stop

3. My Neighborhood, Huelo $675,000.00
- 3 acre off-grid parcel is all set up for your dream home to be built, quiet country homesite with oceanviews
- 2 deluxe income producing sheds have photo-voltaic systems and catchment water

4. Excellent Opportunity, Peahi $695,000.00
- well built and turnkey 2BD/2BA home with large screened in lanai, mountain
and ocean views, room to build
- prime 2.5 acre all usable and level fenced lot in quiet neighborhood with
nice homes, near Hana Highway

5. Two Parcels, Pauwela $849,000.00
- 2 TMK's make this an interesting listing, rustic cottage on 4.5 acres, and
about 1.5 acres vacant land
- tropical paradise in a lush valley setting, ocean side of Hana Highway,
intact historical Hawaiian Hale on site

6. Two Homes, Paia $979,000.00
- private and quiet half acre property surrounded on three boundaries by
vacant land
- 2BD/2BA home and 600 sf cottage, in new condition, B&B potential

7. Multi Family, Peahi $998,500.00
- over 2 acres with many buildings tucked away among lush terraces
- property is private and offers possibilities - lots of rental income

8. North Shore Villa, Peahi $2,200,000.00
- big, beautiful mini mansion and matching cottage on 2 professionally
landscaped acres
- swimming pool and spa, oak and travertine flooring, stucco exterior,
Monier tile roof

9. Executive Estate, Haiku $2,250,000.00
- 2 acres estate with wonderful ocean views and quick access to Ho'okipa,
Paia, Haiku
- 4BD/4BA single-story custom home with chef kitchen, great pool with bridge
feature and spa
- incredible salt water pool that runs the length of the home, built-in spa


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Got Water?
Please attend the Commission on Water Resource Management Hearing on the
Restoration of Water Flow
to 8 East Maui Streams: Honopou; Hanehoi and Puolua (Huelo); Pi'ina'au;
Palauhulu; Waiokamilo; Kualani; Waikani; and East and West Wailuanui.
Commission staff members will present their findings and recommendations at
Wednesday's meeting.
For information, go online to hawaii.gov/dlnr/cwrm
When - Wed. Sept. 24, 2008
Where - Haiku Community Center on the Hana Highway
11 am - the hearing starts
1 pm - public testimony begins, and will continue until evening

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Contacts:

Georgina M. Hunter (RS) e-Pro
(808) 283-0635

Jim Sanders Realty Inc.
PO Box 792050, Paia, HI 96779
(808) 579-8255 FAX: 579-9004

Looking for a home with a pool? Call THE HUNTER... Georgie Hunter, your
north shore expert.

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Aloha from Maui... Georgie Hunter "I want to help you reach your Real Estate goals."

Yesterday, the state water commission voted to greatly increase the stream flow to many East Maui streams. As a long time East Maui resident and a Realtor who has lived and worked in East Maui since 1979, this is extremely significant in many ways.

Water is life and life had been taken for many years from lands that were once very productive valleys all along the North Shore of Maui. Go for a hike sometime up Hanawana, Waipio, Honopou, or almost any East Maui valley and you will see ancient Lo'i that were once providing Taro to a huge community of Hawaiians. With the arrival of sugar on Maui in the late 1900's, large irrigation ditches were cut laterally across East Maui diverting almost all of the stream water to Central Maui to grow sugar.

Since the early 1980's when the State Water Commission asked all registered users to identify and register their water use in East Maui, the amount of water release by EMI ( East Maui Irrigation ) in to down stream flows has been minimal and down stream users, Taro farms, and traditional gathering have been extremely limited. Most Streams have lost almost all of their native flora and fauna as a result

Now, with increased stream flow, many property owners adjacent to the streams, may be able to start cultivation

once again in long dormant Taro Lo'i. With the increased stream flows, the water may be cool enough to cultivate wet land Taro. Low flow increase water temperature above the optimum temperature of 78 degrees farenheit and the Taro corms rot before they can be harvested.

What this means to adjacent owners is that perhaps once again, small scale farming may be possible along many East Maui Streams and the consequent revival of small scale , self sustainable farming should increase dramtically.

In my farm at Maliko, I rely on a spring that it supplied from cane irrigation on the fields above my farm. When HC&S turns off the water irrigating the fields above, my spring flow drops and I can't grow wet Taro for 3 or 4 months until the spring picks up flow again after the sugar company harvest the crop, replants and turns the water back on. During this time, I harvest the Taro and replant it dry land style to keep it alive for a seed crop to provide huli ( starts ) , for the next generation of wet Taro. All types of Taro can be grown either wet or dry, some do better wet, some better as a dry variety.

For more fun and tips on Maui sustainable farming, keep reading my blog.

Aloha,

Tracy@SellDirt.com

CONSUELO'S CATERING AND DELI ~ 771 Haiku Rd. Haiku HI 96708 (808) 575-2687

If you're looking for some great take out food, or maybe somebody to do your catering, try Consuelo's in downtown Haiku. Sometimes we will be treated to their food when on Realtor Caravan in Haiku and it's always a welcome treat... usually breakfast burritos. They are super friendly and you won't be disappointed.

What do they make? - Would you believe comfort food? How about Brazilian food? Quiche, meatloaf, salads, sandwiches.

Where are they? - You can find them right on Haiku Rd across from the Haiku Post Office, in the old First Hawaiian Bank Building. There's a spot to park right in front, or plenty of parking across the street at Haiku Town Center.

Hours of Operation- Monday thru Friday 11-4; Saturday 10-2; Sunday closed

They don't have a website, so you might have landed here on my blog... don't call me, call them!

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