OHA staff outline modernization plan for Hawaiian Registry program; propose equipment and system upgrades

Mar 20, 2025

OHA staff reported that the Hawaiian Registry Program is operating on an outdated, largely paper‑based system, serving roughly 41,000 registrants. Trustees were told staff will pursue system upgrades, add printing machines for island offices and remove the five‑year renewal requirement to speed processing.

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Office of Hawaiian Affairs staff told trustees on March 20 that the Hawaiian Registry Program (HRP) is operating on aging systems and limited staffing and that administration plans upgrades and modest equipment purchases to improve service.

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