March-April 2013

March-April 2013 issue of Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine

hala weaver in Hawaii

The Weave of History

In the plaited leaves of the pandanus tree, a lauhala master passes along an ancient tradition.
publisher's note

Publisher’s Note

Maui No Ka Oi Publisher Diane Haynes Woodburn talks story about an emergency journey in the Pacific and recalls the many challenges that face our own small island in this environmental issue.
Haleakala Crater

Eight Tiny Steps for Tardigrades

Tiny Water Bears, also known as moss piglets, have made a home in the Hawaiian Islands on the summit of Haleakala.
Nuu Apole Point, Maui

The Last Wild Coast

Maui's southern shore is a land of startling contrasts: barren lava, soaring cliffs, and a wetland that humans are fighting to restore.
Pomaikai Crozier

Environmental Heroes 2013

Our five environmental heroes for 2013 are saving the planet and paving the way for a greener future for Maui, Hawaiʻi, and the rest of the world.
Bali fashion

Global Heat

This fashion shoot combines an east meets west eclectic style in tropical climates.
kolea lau nui

Painting the Forest Red

The legends, information and uses of the kolea lau nui tree.
best pho recipes

Seafood Pho

What makes pho so glorious? Can it really cure what ails you?
Kathy Collins as Tita

Good to da Las Drop

Ovah here. da ua (rain) bring da pua (flowahs), no mattah what da calendah say.