HGTV’s Renovation Aloha is being sued by the state of Hawaii for allegedly displaying Native Hawaiian ancestral remains on the show and on social media without proper authorization, violating state law protecting burial sites. The case centers around footage and photos showing iwi kupuna discovered during a renovation project.
HGTV ’S “ Renovation Aloha ” series is facing legal trouble after an episode aired that allegedly showing the remains of Native Hawaiian ancestors in violation of state law.
Kamohai and Tristyn in the finished coffee area, as seen on Renovation Aloha, Season 1. The episode of the show, which follows married couple Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama as they renovate houses on Oahu, aired last week and was noticed by the state’s Attorney General’s Office. , the show discovered human skeletal remains on the property of a residential renovation project while filming.
Based on the location of the site, the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the State Historic Preservation Division had reason to believe the remains are iwi kupuna, or skeletal remains of Native Hawaiian ancestors. Iwi kupuna are offered “the highest level of protection” per the complaint, and Hawaii state law specifically prohibits the taking, appropriation, excavation, destruction, or alteration of burial sites. Photography is also "prohibited, unless written consent is first obtained” from relevant authorities.
The state alleges that the Kalamas “posted video and photographic content to their public Instagram account that appears to depict the human skeletal remains. ” It also claims that a recent episode of “Renovation Aloha” contained footage depicting the remains without consent from a burial council or the DLNR. Kamohai and Tristyn Kalama HGTVs "Renovation Aloha.
" The motion is seeking an unspecified amount in civil penalties and a permanent injunction ordering the defendants to remove any online or broadcast content showing the remains. “We take the concerns raised by the Native Hawaiian community very seriously and are committed to ensuring our programming is respectful and appropriate,” an HGTV spokesperson said in a statement shared with People Magazine.
“We apologize to anyone who found any part of the episode offensive, as that was not HGTV's intention. ” Tristyn and Kamohai on the new deck of the "Bee House," as seen on Renovation Aloha, Season 1. reported that the episode, titled “Bones on the Big Island,” was re-edited to remove the footage and includes a note that local authorities were contacted as soon as the remains were found.
It also states the couple decided to not go forward with developing the lot out of respect. Negative side effects are expected to include the closure of trailhead bathrooms, increased trash on trails, uncleared storm damage, and more. According to city officials, the investigation found the agency was unable to account for about $13 million in public funds.
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