Moʻoaupuni is the history or succession of our government: from the past, to the present and into the future. Moʻo, in this sense, refers to a succession or story. Aupuni refers to government. Aupuni can be further broken down into two words: au and puni. Au refers to a train of thought or opinion, a current as of water, a time period or cycle, or fibers that make something strong. Puni refers to the action of surrounding or covering around every side, as with the ocean surrounding our islands.

Moʻoaupuni seeks to provide resources from a wide array of perspectives in an open, neutral setting. However, it is not a comprehensive source on every and all aspects of Hawaiian governance. It is but one hālau sharing information about Hawaiʻi’s political history and current nation-building landscape. If you have a suggestion, please let us know.