3,200 Acres, A New School Site, and Who Should Control Maui's Water

A foundation built on Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop's legacy just acquired 3,200 acres on Maui and offered land to rebuild the school Lahaina lost. Now a private irrigation system is up for sale, and the question of who controls Maui's water is back on the table.Wondering where you fit into Maui's future? Book your Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-bookingJon and Daniel start with the land. Kamehameha Schools is behind the acquisition. Jon shares what the school has meant to his family and explains its role in rebuilding King Kamehameha III.From there, the conversation turns to water. Peter Martin is looking to sell the private Launiupoko irrigation system, and Maui County has said it wants to take it over. Kamehameha Schools has floated investing alongside the county. Jon talks through both sides: why local control makes sense, where his concerns about resource management come from, and what tighter control could mean for development and home prices down the road.Also on the table this episode:The Maui Planning Commission weighs in on which condos should come off the Minatoya list, with the final word still ahead at County Council and the mayorThe Lahaina housing question that never came up in the hearingWhy west side HOA fees are pushing rents higherMaui County taking over the Lanai ferry next year, with Molokai following in 2029Then it's into the Maui Hot List. A former Deal of the Week in Launiupoko is now under $1.7M, a Kaanapali Shores unit sold for $449K, and Makena Surf shows up at $4.5M. There's also fresh activity in Kihei, Wailea, Kula, and Kuau.Retire with Maui is hosted by Daniel Rude (RS-79734) and Jon Brath (RS-76551) of dreams2REALITY Hawaii with Real Broker LLC. The Maui Hot List Hulahan goes live three days a week with talk story, market insights, and life here on Maui for later-stage professionals thinking about their next chapter.Ready for clarity before commitment? Book your Aloha Vision Quest: bit.ly/avq-booking Still exploring? Grab the 3 Paths to Maui guide: bit.ly/maui-3paths-ytMaui no ka oi