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Dimont Manole defends stewardship pilot after DHHL enforcement letter; commission pledges review

Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), Department of · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Dimont Manole and a partner defended a pilot stewardship project on vacant DHHL land, disputed an enforcement letter alleging violations, and provided photos and video as evidence. Commissioners said staff would continue to work with the participants and the project would be reviewed.

A homestead steward under a pilot right-of-entry program told the Hawaiian Homes Commission that an enforcement letter from DHHL contained inaccurate claims about their activities and that the stewardship effort had improved a previously derelict parcel.

"There's no lie on me, bro," said Demont (Dimont) Manole, who told commissioners he has documented work, photos…

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