Hui 'Ohana O Akau

Perpetuating the legacy of our kupuna kāne William Paul Mahinauli Akeni Akau while preserving and perpetuating our homeland Kawaihae, Puʻukoholā Heiau, and our 'ohana cemeteries in Waimea and Kawaihae

Akau Family Reunion

Upcoming Events

Be sure to mark your calendar, we will keep this calendar updated at all times
Akau Ohana Kawaihae Cemetery
Oahu Family Fun Day

Kualoa Regional Beach Park -
near 1st Bathroom
Kaneohe
July 12, 2025
9am - 2pm
Come out and bring the family for a fun day at the beach.
Let's reconnect and make fun memories together.

Lydia Awaa Kaho'okano
Kawaihae Cemetery Project

61-3616 Kawaihae Rd
Next to Blue Dragon
July 26, 2025
7am - 11am
 Come out and kokua as we continue to protect out iwi kupuna by installing a fence to keep vehicles out of our cemetery.

Akau Ohana Meeting in Kawaihae
Big Island Ohana Meeting

July 26, 2025 @ 11am
At Aunty Pinki Ganancial's Hale
61-4017 Kailapa St, Kawaihae
We are finalizing our reunion budget, preparing for our upcoming fundraisers, and continuing to plan the 2026 family reunion.

Akau Family Reunion
June 26-28, 2026

Kuhio Hale Hawaiian Homes Hall
Waimea, HI 96743

Be sure to mark your calendars and join us for another exciting memorable event!
Our last big Akau family reunion was a decade ago in 2016.

Stay tuned for more information in the coming months.
Registration is now open

For more information about the 2026 Akau Family Reunion, please visit
https://huiohanaoakau.com/2026ReunionInfo.html

To register be sure to visit https://huiohanaoakau.com/reunion.html

Hope to see you all there!
Don't miss it!

Our News

Read the latest news from the Akau Ohana
Waikoloa Village Golf Course
Waikoloa Village Golf Course
Akau Ohana Golf Tournament

September 6, 2025
Grab your clubs, friends and family and come out to support the ohana. We are also looking for sponsors and donations.

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2026 Akau Family Reunion
Be Sure To Register Today!

Registration for the 2026 Family Reunion is now open. Don't miss out on this once in a decade event. We can't wait to see you all there!

Akau Ohana Fundraiser - New York Strip Steak
No end date
Akau Ohana Steak Fundraiser

$125
1 Case: 20 8-oz individually wrapped New York Strip Steaks, perfect for grilling for any family gathering.

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Genealogy
Akau Ohana TribalPages

Visit our genealogy website to learn more about your ancestors. Check to make sure you and your ohana are included!

Our Purpose

Hailing from the northern parts of Hawaii Island, we are the direct descendants of Sen Kau Ching Akeni & Kamakahema Kepe'a and son William Paul Mahinauli Akeni Akau. Together we strive to perpetuate the history, traditions, and legacy of our Akeni Akau ancestors. We actively encourage the research and sharing of family history and promote fellowship through activities and events for the betterment of the 'ohana, the community, and the 'aina.

2024 Akau Ohana Meeting Attendees

Hui 'Ohana O Akau Photos

Take a walk with us down memory lane as we reflect on our journey throughout the years!

View photos from our meetings, fundraisers, work days, family fun days, and reunions


2016 Akau Ohana "Through The Years"

This is a slideshow video I created for our 2016 Family Reunion from photos from our prior gatherings, reunions, work projects and meetings. There are so many family members who are no longer with us today. We miss and love them all so much!

About us

Our Roots

We are the Akau Ohana, the descendants of William Paul Mahinauli Akeni Akau. Son of a Chinese immigrant father named Sen Kau Ching Akeni and a pure Hawaiian mother named Kamakahema Kepe'a.

Who is William Paul

A retired horseback policeman in Kohala,  he was also a fisherman, farmer, and paniolo. Fluent in Hawaiian and English, William Paul was a well dressed man who was respected and loved by everyone.

Transition to Kawaihae

Eventually relocating to Kawaihae from Kohala, William Paul and his descendants were instrumental in creating a thriving and abundant community. Till today, the Akau's are the last remaining family left in the heart of Kawaihae, and they still play an important role in its future.

2013 Akau Ohana Reunion

Learn More About Us

Our home, kuleana and ancestors final resting places
Kawaihae Bay 1852
Kawaihae Bay 1852
Kawaihae

Once the vibrant fishing village with fishponds and Hawai'i islands largest salt pans. Kawaihae became the principal residence of King Kamehameha I from 1790 to 1794 were he built Puʻukoholā Heiau and plotted his conquest of the remaining Hawaiian islands.

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1890
Puʻukoholā Heiau

Puʻukoholā "hill of the whale" became the site where Kamehameha was instructed by Kahuna Kapoukahi to build and dedicate a temple in honor of Ku-ka'ili-moku.  By doing so it was prophesied that he would then take possession of Hawai'i and the rest of the islands.

Waimea Cemetery
65-1160 A. Spencer Rd. Kamuela, HI 96743
Akau Waimea Cemetery

 Located in the cool, beautiful, lush Waimea, the Akau Cemetery is home to our Akeni Akau ancestors and their descendants. Set against the rainforest, this cemetery is well-manicured and maintained.

Kawaihae Cemeteries
Kawaihae Rd.
Kawaihae Cemeteries

Home to 2 burial sites of our kupuna wahine, one next to Blue Dragon and the other between 'Ōhai'ula and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.

How To Support The Akau Ohana

Akau Membership Fees

Yearly Member Dues

Membership dues are vital for our survival. The dues are divided between the general and communication funds. 
Akau Fundraisers

Fundraising Activities

Come and kokua us during our monthly fundraising events.  Monies raised goes towards upcoming events and projects.

Donate To Akau Ohana

Generous Donations

We always appreciate donations of all sizes. Every little bit helps to get us closer to our fundraising goals.

Your donation to help support the Big Island's upcoming events and projects is appreciated!

Your donation to help support Oahu's upcoming events and projects is appreciated!

Contact Form

Have a question, comment or suggestion? Please let us know! 

Connect With Us

Phone - Big Island

(808) 780-6085  Arthur Akau Jr

Phone - Oahu

(808 382-8525 Solomon Kuahine

Address

PO Box 6957; Hilo, HI 96720