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This video explains the proposed gondola project that threatens the natural and cultural landscape of Kaʻala, Oʻahu's highest and most sacred peak.

📍 Kaʻala is not just a mountain—it’s a vital part of our island's environment, heritage, and identity.

Watch to understand what’s at stake and why we must speak out to protect it.

Who Owns Kaukonahua Ranch?

Kaukonahua Ranch LLC is the private company behind the proposed gondola and zipline development on agricultural lands below Mount Kaʻala.

This section outlines what’s known through public records about the people and business structure responsible for this project.

📌 Quick Facts

• Name: Kaukonahua Ranch LLC

• Formed: May 2, 2017 (in Washington State)

• Registered in Hawaiʻi: Yes (Business ID: 172866C6)

• Business Type: For-profit LLC

• Industry: Agritourism and land development

👤 Who Owns It?

Public filings list the following managers of the LLC:

• Joseph C. Houssian – Listed as a managing member

• Mark Tingstad – Listed as a managing member

These individuals are legally responsible for the operation and direction of the project. The gondola proposal is not a community-led initiative—it is a private business venture.

📍 Where Is It Registered?

Registered Agent:
Hawaii Registered Legal Agent, Inc.
500 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 400
Honolulu, HI 96813

🔎 Want to See the Documents?

Anyone can access official business filings through the State of Hawaiʻi:

➡️ View Official DCCA Registration Page

There you can find:

• Articles of Organization

• Annual Reports

• Current Legal Status

• Ownership Filings

For additional background, Kaukonahua Ranch LLC is also listed with the Washington State Secretary of State:

➡️ Washington State Business Search

⚠️ Why This Matters

As the community evaluates this proposed development, transparency is key. Understanding who is driving the gondola project helps ensure accountability and gives residents a clearer picture of who stands to profit—and who may be impacted.

🌄 What Land Do They Own?

Kaukonahua Ranch LLC owns approximately 2,300 acres of agricultural land in Waialua, much of which was purchased from Dole in 2017. This land sits at the base of Mount Kaʻala and is the proposed site for the gondola and zipline project.

While the exact parcel breakdown is complex and spans multiple TMKs, here are some of the known holdings:

📍 Notable Parcels (Confirmed Public Records)

Location

TMK

Approx. Acreage

Notes

9 Kaukonahua Rd, Waialua

1-6-5-001-010-0009

~0.74 acres

Agricultural parcel listed under their name

66-1479 Kaukonahua Rd

1-6-6-028-024-0000

~1.72 acres

Acquired in 2024

Multiple parcels via Dole Sale

Various (unlisted TMKs)

~2,300 acres

Aggregate land purchased in 2017 for development

Several additional parcels appear to have been sold in recent years, though the company retains significant ownership of lands surrounding the base of Mount Kaʻala.

🧭 Where Is the Gondola Planned?

The gondola, aerial tramway, and related tourist activities are proposed on agricultural-zoned lands directly below Mount Kaʻala, much of which falls within the lands acquired by Kaukonahua Ranch. These lands were intended for agriculture, conservation, and low-impact land use—not large-scale commercial recreation.

🗂 How to Verify

You can view and verify these parcels through:

• City & County of Honolulu Property Records

• Hawaiʻi DPP Environmental Review Notices

• County TMK maps or the DCCA Business Search

⚠️ Why This Matters

Understanding what land Kaukonahua Ranch owns helps us track where development is planned, how it may affect local traffic, noise, views, and rural life—and why this proposal must be scrutinized carefully by the public.