Explorers
Kaua‘i was the first landfall of Captain James Cook. While neither he nor later explorers made their way to Ha‘ena, Kaua‘i nonetheless received some important early visitors.

Missionaries
A complete listing of all claims filed by people residing in Ha‘ena. Includes names of applicants, land commission award (LCAW) numbers, names of ‘ili, and whether or not the claims were awarded. Courtesy of the Waihona ‘Aina website.

Mahele ("Colony")
The Mahele was a division of lands from traditional tenure to private propoerty. The results of this legislation are presented here. Abner Paki retained control of most of the ahupua‘a, while many commoners applied for kuleana lands. Information on these awards are presented here.

Society
This section looks at the population of of Ha‘ena in the early nineteenth century, as well as who were the ali‘i and konohiki of this ahupua‘a. Carol tells us about the important chief, Abner Paki.

Aftermath of the Mahele
As the relationship between people and the land settled into place in the aftermath of the Mahele, a new and unusual socio-geographic order arose in Ha‘ena that would last well into the twentieth century.