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
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
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.
We had a great turnout for our first meeting in a long time on October 27, 2024, at the Kawaihae Canoe Club. We chose officers and advisors, as well as a date for our long-overdue family reunion.
Mahalo to everyone who showed up and participated in making this a productive meeting. With the reunion just a year and a half away, we have so much to do to prepare.
If you would love to be a part of the process, please let us know or join us at any of our upcoming meetings or fundraisers.
March 29, 2025
New Hope - Waimea
65-1078 Mamalahoa Hwy. Kamuela, HI. 96743
Canceled until further notice!
April 5 & 12, 2025 @ 8am
65-1160 A. Spencer Rd. Kamuela, HI 96743
2 Days
April 26, 2025 @ 3pm
Come and share your mana'o
Let's plan a Family Fun Day
Join us virtually via the
Zoom link below
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 opens May 2025
Hope to see you all there!
Don't miss it!
$125
1 Case: 20 8-oz individually wrapped New York Strip Steaks, perfect for grilling for any family gathering.
$500
Scholarship for an Akau Ohana High School senior athlete with a 3.0 GPA and community service.
Share your ideas and drawings for the new logo to be used for our branding in our newsletters, social media, and website.
Visit our genealogy website to learn more about your ancestors. Check to make sure you and your ohana are included!
2016 Family Reunion Group Picture
2025 Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival Crew
2010 Akau Ohana Fun Day - Pokai Bay
2012 Akau Ohana Fun Day - Spencer Beach Park, Kawaihae
2015 Akau Ohana Waimea Cemetery Work Day
2010 Akau Family Fun Day - Uncle Manny and The Sene's
2016 Akau Reunion - Aoki and Kalahiki Ohana
2016 Akau Ohana Car Wash Crew - Waimea
2017 Akau Ohana Adopt A Hwy
2015 New Waimea Akau Cemetery Sign
2013 Akau Reunion Kalua Crew
2025 Akau Food Booth Crew - Waimea
2017 First Food Booth - Waimea Cherry Blossom Festival
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(808) 780-6085 Arthur Akau Jr
(808 382-8525 Solomon Kuahine
PO Box 6957; Hilo, HI 96720