Backpacks, Bottles and a Brighter Future
This July, Operation Backpack made its return to the North Shore. A grassroots initiative founded by the local community, the project gathers and distributes backpacks and essential school supplies to ensure that North Shore and Koʻolauloa keiki are equipped to thrive in the upcoming school year.
Areté Collective was proud to support this meaningful effort again this year by donating reusable water bottles and assisting with preparing the backpacks for distribution.
Areté Collective was founded on the vision that development should uplift the communities it touches. Ensuring that every keiki has the tools to succeed aligns with its commitment to sustainable, community-centered development and its belief that a resilient future begins with opportunity for all.
Areté Collective supplied water bottles for the school year, benefiting 200 students.
Recent News
Development Update January 2026
Work continues at Kaihalulu East Drive with utilities being installed.
Mauka drainage basins excavation continues as weather allows.
Vertical construction at RR3 phase 1 to resume in February with a targeted completion in early 2027.
Shoreline restoration and native planting are ongoing with 2,500 native plants installed in 2025.
Building Understanding and Empowering Stewardship Throughout Construction
At Areté Collective, our approach to creating new communities centers on respecting the rich history of the land, honoring its natural beauty, and protecting the native and endangered species that call it home.
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle
At Areté Collective, preserving Hawai‘i’s landscapes means protecting the iconic palms that define our communities and culture. The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an invasive threat to these trees, capable of weakening or killing palms if left unchecked. Addressing this challenge requires proactive management, careful monitoring and collaboration across the community.