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June 26, 2025
Honolulu, Hawai‘i, June 26, 2025 – Hunt Companies Hawaiʻi announces the successful acquisition of the leasehold interest of Hawaiʻi Kai Shopping Center, a significant retail center located in the heart of the affluent Hawaiʻi Kai neighborhood. With this key investment, Hunt Companies Hawaiʻi reaffirms its commitment to Hawai‘i since its first development dating back to over 30 years ago.
"We are proud to be the new stewards of the Hawai‘i Kai Shopping Center," said Michael Lam, senior vice president of development at Hunt Companies Hawaiʻi. "We recognize and appreciate the property's unique position in and decades of service to the surrounding community. This shopping center represents an exciting opportunity to continue Hunt Companies Hawaiʻi’s legacy of innovative and thoughtful property stewardship."
Originally built in the early 1980s, the Hawaiʻi Kai Shopping Center is a 145,000 square-foot center anchored by Safeway, Longs Drugs/CVS, Queen’s Health Care Centers and McDonald’s. Situated in the heart of East Honolulu and fronting the Hawai‘i Kai Marina, its role as an essential resource for both locals and visitors underscores its value as an economic and community center.
For over 30 years, Hunt and its affiliates have developed and financed properties across the islands through innovative use of underutilized spaces and a dedication to master-planned communities. With a diverse portfolio – including several groundbreaking projects on four islands, the management of over four million square feet of commercial space, more than 7,000 homes at ‘Ohana Military Communities and stewardship of over 500 entitled acres of land – Hunt’s commitment to Hawai‘i remains unwavering.
Most recently, Hunt successfully completed the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic at Kalaeloa Town, providing crucial services for veterans, as well as the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center at UH Mānoa, doubling as housing for 384 students while also supporting student entrepreneurial and innovation initiatives. Additionally, Hunt was the project developer and continues to own and operate ‘Āhiumanu, the neighborhood center on the North Shore of Kauaʻi. ‘Āhuimanu was recently recognized at NAIOP Hawaiʻiʻs 27th annual Kukulu Hale awards as the top new project – commercial/other 40,000 square-feet or less. These projects further exemplify Hunt’s dedication to serving the needs of both individuals and communities across the islands.
About Hunt Companies Hawai‘i
With over 30 years of service in Hawai‘i, Hunt’s Development Division is recognized for its innovative use of underutilized government properties, its commitment to creating premier master-planned communities, a commitment to sound environmental, social and governance standards, and respect for the cultural and geographical riches of the Hawaiian Islands. In Hawai‘i, Hunt is responsible for the development, revitalization and asset management of more than 500 entitled acres and over four million square feet of industrial and commercial space.
Hunt Companies is a family-owned principal investment firm founded in 1947 based in El Paso, TX with interests in the real estate, infrastructure and financial services sectors. As an owner operator with a strong investment platform and financial structuring expertise, Hunt develops lasting relationships to create value for its investors, clients, employees and communities. The company and its affiliates employ more than 9,600 people worldwide and are committed to promoting community growth and a sustainable future through their business practices, purpose driven investment and charitable giving. Learn more at www.huntcompanies.com.
