Ka Paʻakai o Ka ʻĀina v. Land Use Commission

Ka Paʻakai o Ka ʻĀina v. Land Use Commission is a legal case in Hawaii where the Hawaiian community challenged how the state’s Land Use Commission approved a land development without adequately considering Native Hawaiian cultural practices and rights. The court ruled that the commission must consider traditional Hawaiian values and uses of the land during the decision-making process, emphasizing the importance of respecting Native Hawaiian cultural and spiritual practices in land planning and development. This case reinforced the need to balance development with the protection of traditional cultural interests in Hawaii.