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
Areté Collective begins construction on Turtle Bay development following delays
Areté Collective purchased 65 acres on Oahu’s North Shore for $43 million last year from Blackstone, planning a high-end development next to The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay resort. The project will eventually include 100 resort residential units and up to 250 hotel units in coming years.
Expanding Access to Turtle Bay’s Trails and Shoreline
Since the landmark 2015 agreement that preserved more than 75% of the 1,300-acre Turtle Bay property as open space in perpetuity, Areté Collective has continued to fulfill its commitment to responsible development by improving trail and shoreline access, expanding amenities and maintaining access amid ongoing construction.
Development Update August 2025
A temporary dust fence is being installed along Kaihalulu East Drive for 18–24 months to protect the environment and the construction area. Irrigation mainline realignment between holes 10 & 18 on the Fazio golf course continues with completion by the end of August. Mauka Basin work begins. Foundational work on RR3 phase 1 continues. Public access to hiking and biking trails will remain open throughout construction, with temporary access available via the Kahuku Trail