05/04/2026
Housing is already a major issue here in Aotearoa particularly in major visitor areas. The diversification of tourism flows provides a mitigation option and Tainui Waka is geographically very well placed to help address this issue in collaboration with affordable housing initiatives.
https://sandinmyluggage.com/hawaii-locals-want-fewer-tourists-but-heres-the-problem/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQ_w-ljbGNrBD_Ba2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHm-pxhW3UOefB7UMYcDy22ejfCseBp-A2IK2Q0GQDgZxnZ5h2oG1L1eqYrap_aem_SJbFF-zt_vPkiRyRIUZJMw
I've lived on Oahu for over thirty years. I've watched this place transform from the islands I fell in love with into something I barely recognize some days.