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Prehistoric Hawaiian island and modern biogeographic region
Maui Nui is a modern geologists' name given to a prehistoric Hawaiian island and the corresponding modern biogeographic region. Maui Nui is composed of
Maui_Nui
Venison producer in Maui, Hawaii
Maui Nui Venison is a venison producer on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The company harvests axis deer, an invasive species in Hawaii, in order to balance
Maui_Nui_Venison
Royalty of Maui, Hawaii
The Aliʻi nui of Maui was the supreme ruler of the islands of Maui, one of the four main Hawaiian Islands as well as the smaller island of Lanai. The title
Aliʻi_nui_of_Maui
Extinct species of bird
The Maui Nui ʻakialoa or Lānaʻi ʻakialoa (Akialoa lanaiensis) is an extinct species of Hawaiian honeycreeper in the subfamily Carduelinae of the family
Maui_Nui_ʻakialoa
Second largest island in Hawaii
Upcountry Maui (including Makawao, Pukalani, Kula, and Ulupalakua), although Lāhainā was mostly destroyed by fire in 2023. Once part of Maui Nui, Maui is dominated
Maui
Māori culture hero
led to his death, involved the goddess Hine-nui-te-pō. While attempting to win immortality for mankind, Māui entered her vagina, intent on leaving through
Māui_(Māori_mythology)
Species of bird
The Maui ʻalauahio (Paroreomyza montana), also known as the Maui Nui ʻalauahio or Maui creeper, is a species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. It is endemic to
Maui_ʻalauahio
Botanical gardens in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens formerly known as the Maui Zoological and Botanical Gardens, are botanical gardens covering 5 acres (2.0 ha) and located at
Maui_Nui_Botanical_Gardens
Māori goddess
laughter, alerting Hine-nui-te-po. Hine-nui-te-po reacted to being molested by crushing him with the obsidian teeth in her vagina; Māui was the first man to
Hine-nui-te-pō
Polynesian mythological hero and trickster
sight of Māui entering her vagina. Angered, Hine-nui-te-pō crushed Māui to death with the obsidian teeth in her vagina. In Hawaiian religion, Māui is a culture
Māui
Natural disasters in the USA
Maui Wildfire Disaster—Government and Community Response | County of Maui, Hawaii Support for Maui Wildfire Relief | Maui Nui Strong (County of Maui)
2023_Hawaii_wildfires
Massive shield volcano in Hawaii
[ˈhɐlɛˈjɐkəˈlaː]), or the East Maui Volcano, is a massive, active shield volcano that forms more than 75% of the Hawaiian Island of Maui. The western 25% of the
Haleakalā
Hawaii-based daily newspaper
Ogden sold the News to Maui Nui Media and Creativity Collaborative, a local nonprofit. "2021 Retail Advertising Rates" (PDF). The Maui News. January 1, 2021
The_Maui_News
Extinct species of bird
The Maui Nui large-billed moa-nalo (Thambetochen chauliodous), also known as the Maui Nui moa-nalo, is one of two species of moa-nalo in the genus Thambetochen
Maui Nui large-billed moa-nalo
Maui_Nui_large-billed_moa-nalo
Island in Maui County, Hawaii
formed during the Pleistocene epoch. It was once connected to the island of Maui Nui before splitting off about 300,000 years ago. Most of the island is covered
Kahoʻolawe
American swimmer (born 1997)
to ever complete the Triple Maui Nui Channel Swim, a 40 mile channel crossing from Mauito Molokai to Lanai back to Maui. Mann was born in Homer Glen
Rebecca_Mann
Islet in Maui County, Hawaii
Maui and Kahoʻolawe, within Maui County in Hawaii. It is the remains of one of the seven Pleistocene epoch volcanoes that formed the prehistoric Maui
Molokini
Extinct species of bird
The Maui Nui finch (Telespiza ypsilon) is an extinct member of the genus Telespiza in the family Fringillidae. It was endemic to the Hawaiian islands of
Maui_Nui_finch
Extinct shield volcano in Hawaii
West Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, West Maui, East Maui, Penguin Bank and Kahoʻolawe, that formerly constituted the island of Maui Nui. The highest point is the peak
East_Molokaʻi_Volcano
County in Hawaii, United States
Maui County (Hawaiian: Kalana ʻo Maui), officially the County of Maui, is a county in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It consists of the islands of Maui, Lānaʻi
Maui_County,_Hawaii
Islands or continents supposedly existing during prehistory, having since disappeared
below sea level. Maui Nui, once a large island of the Hawaii archipelago; several major islands represent residual high ground of Maui Nui. Sundaland, the
Lost_lands
Mountains in Hawaii, United States
The West Maui Mountains, West Maui Volcano, or Mauna Kahālāwai (which means "holding house of water") are the remnants of an eroded shield volcano that
West_Maui_Mountains
Sixth largest island in Hawaii
the north, and from Maui by the Auʻau Channel to the east. The United States Census Bureau defines Lānaʻi as Census Tract 316 of Maui County. Its population
Lānaʻi
Extinct genus of birds
only been found on the islands of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai, which formed part of the prehistoric island of Maui Nui until about 200,000 years ago when
Apteribis
Extinct bird species
quassus (Kauaʻi, Hawaiian Islands) †Thambetochen Maui Nui large-billed moa-nalo, Thambetochen chauliodous (Maui and Molokaʻi, Hawaiian Islands) Oʻahu moa-nalo
List of Late Quaternary prehistoric bird species
List_of_Late_Quaternary_prehistoric_bird_species
Subfamily of birds
icterid-like gaper (prehistoric) Aidemedia lutetiae Olson & James, 1991 – Maui Nui icterid-like gaper (prehistoric) Aidemedia zanclops Olson & James, 1991
Hawaiian_honeycreeper
Extinct tribe of birds
Maui Thambetochen xanion (O'ahu moa-nalo) from Oʻahu Thambetochen chauliodous (Maui Nui large-billed moa-nalo) from Maui, Lānaʻi and Molokaʻi (Maui Nui)
Moa-nalo
Species of bird
light gray ventrally. Its call is a short "chip", which is similar to the Maui Nui ʻalauahio, chirped every three to five seconds. It song consists of "cheer"
Maui_parrotbill
Extinct species of bird
genus Loxops. Next is the Maui ʻākepa, which was found as fossils on all the islands of Maui Nui, but was historically seen on Maui. It is a grayish-orange
Oʻahu_ʻākepa
Genus of birds
remains, the birds did not occur on Maui Nui or its successor islands. Their current distribution is absent from the Maui Nui island group. If this assumption
ʻElepaio
Extinct species of bird
other being the genus Apteribis which was endemic to Hawaii's islands of Maui Nui. The species was first described in 1977 based on postcranial bone elements
Jamaican_ibis
Hereditary nobles of ancient Hawai'i
married higher ranking wives. Aliʻi nui of Hawaiʻi Aliʻi nui of Maui Aliʻi nui of Oʻahu Aliʻi nui of Kauaʻi Aliʻi nui of Molokai List of monarchs of Tonga
Aliʻi
Volcanic hotspot near the Hawaiian Islands, in the Pacific Ocean
other (forming such superstructures as Hawaiʻi Island and the ancient Maui Nui), the oldest of the Emperor seamounts are spaced as far as 200 km (120 mi)
Hawaii_hotspot
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
Hawaiʻi Maui College is in Kahului CDP. The Hawaii State Public Library System operates the Kahului Library. Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary Maui Nui Botanical
Kahului,_Hawaii
Extinct genus of birds
extinct, but they formerly occurred throughout Hawaii. The Oʻahu ʻakialoa, Maui Nui ʻakialoa, and Kauaʻi ʻakialoa were previously considered a single species
Akialoa
Settlement in Maui County, Hawaii, United States
and founder of Maui Historical Society, believed the name was Lahaʻaina, meaning "land (of) prophecy", because of the number of kahuna nui (high priest)
Lahaina,_Hawaii
Deer meat
considered an invasive species, some companies (Molokai Wildlife Management and Maui Nui Venison, which hunt axis deer in Hawaii) combine culling with USDA certification
Venison
Species of palm
Hawaiʻi's Native Palm – Maui Nui Botanical Gardens". 2020-08-02. Retrieved 2024-11-13. "Loulu – Hawaiʻi's Native Palm – Maui Nui Botanical Gardens". 2020-08-02
Pritchardia_kaalae
(Rhodacanthis flaviceps) 1892 ʻUla-ʻai-hāwane (Ciridops anna) After 1892 Maui Nui ʻakialoa (Akialoa lanaiensis) Oahu 'akialoa (Akialoa ellisiana) 1893 Seychelles
List of bird extinctions by year
List_of_bird_extinctions_by_year
Ptaiochen pau Maui Known from subfossil remains. It was possibly restricted to montane habitat, while the lowlands were occupied by the Maui Nui large-billed
List of Hawaiian species extinct in the Holocene
List_of_Hawaiian_species_extinct_in_the_Holocene
Hawaiian chief (d. 1794)
on the island of Maui. His father was Kekaulike Kalani-nui-Kui-Hono-i-Kamoku the 23rd Moʻi of Maui. His mother was Kekuaipoiwa-nui Kalani-kauhihiwakama
Kahekili_II
Now-submerged shield volcano of the Hawaiian Islands
constituted the prehistoric island of Maui Nui, along with West Molokaʻi, East Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, West Maui, East Maui, and Kahoʻolawe. The date of the last
Penguin_Bank
Hawaiian singer-songwriter
the inaugural 'Maui Nui Hall of Fame' at Kahului Airport | Maui Now". | 40 outstanding honorees inducted into the inaugural ‘Maui Nui Hall of Fame’ at
Kalani_Peʻa
Mato Grosso antbird Matsudaira's storm petrel Maui ʻakepa Maui ʻalauahio †Maui Nui ʻakialoa Maui nukupuʻu Maui parrotbill †Mauke starling †Maupiti monarch
List_of_birds_by_common_name
Submarine landslide off O'ahu, Hawai'i
Molokaʻi. At the time of collapse, Oʻahu was part of the conglomerate island Maui Nui, elevated above the ocean from lower sea levels, and contained the Koʻolau
Nuʻuanu_Slide
Mountain in Hawaii, United States of America
Olokui is the second highest peak on the island of Molokai, surpassed by only Kamakou. At 4,602 feet (1,403 m), it marks the divide between the Pelekunu
Olokui
Mountain Peak in Hawaii, United States
Puʻu Kukui is a mountain peak in Hawaiʻi, the highest of the West Maui Mountains (Mauna Kahalawai). The 5,788-foot (1,764 m) summit rises above the Puʻu
Puʻu_Kukui
Birds that cannot fly
† O'ahu moa-nalo, Thambetochen xanion † Maui Nui large-billed moa-nalo, Thambetochen chauliodous † Nēnē-nui, Branta hylobadistes † (possibly flightless
Flightless_bird
Volcano in the U.S. state of Hawaii
Kamakou (Hawaiian: [kəməˈkow]) is a shield volcano on the island of Molokai in the U.S. state of Hawaii, with a summit elevation of 4,961 feet (1,512 m)
Kamakou
Census-designated place in Hawaii, United States
(CDP) in Maui County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 1,526 at the 2020 census. Hāna is located at the eastern end of the island of Maui and is
Hāna,_Hawaii
Supreme ruler of the Big Island, Hawaiʻi
The following is a list of Aliʻi nui of the island of Hawaiʻi. The aliʻi nui is the supreme ruler (sometimes called the "King" or Moi) of the island.
Aliʻi_nui_of_Hawaiʻi
Extinct volcano in Hawaii
West Molokaʻi Volcano, sometimes called Mauna Loa for the census-designated place, is an extinct shield volcano comprising the western half of Molokaʻi
West_Molokaʻi_Volcano
Ancient landmass off Southern California
them to mainland missions in the 1820s. Island portal California portal Maui Nui – Prehistoric Hawaiian island and modern biogeographic region Santarosae
Santa_Rosae
Queen consort of Hawaii (1768–1832)
her half-brother, the late king of Maui, Kamehamehanui. Through her mother, she was related to many aliʻi nui of Maui. Through her father, she was the third
Kaʻahumanu
Genus of woodlice
Juan Fernández Islands Ligia malleata – Tanzania Ligia mauinuiensis – Maui Nui Islands and Oahu, Hawaii Ligia miyakensis – Izu Islands, Japan Ligia natalensis
Ligia
Index of lists with the same name
Zoological and Botanical Garden), in the Philippines Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, in Kahului, Maui, Hawaii, United States Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical
List of botanical and zoological gardens
List_of_botanical_and_zoological_gardens
(Big Island, Hawaiian Islands, 1940) Maui Nui ʻakialoa, Akialoa lanaiensis (Lanaʻi and, prehistorically, probably Maui and Molokaʻi, Hawaiian Islands, 1892)
List of extinct bird species since 1500
List_of_extinct_bird_species_since_1500
Change in glacial cycles c. 1m years ago
interglacials while decreasing during glacials. Deep water coral growth in the Maui Nui Complex was enhanced by the high amplitude glacial cycles brought about
Mid-Pleistocene_Transition
Figure in Hawaiian mythology
sons, Māui-mua, Māui-waena, Māui-kiʻikiʻi, and Māui-a-kalana. Māui-a-kalana's wife is named Hinakealohaila, and his son is named Nanamaoa. Māui is one
Māui_(Hawaiian_mythology)
God in Māori mythology
day for people to complete tasks. The demigod Māui, along with his brothers, travelled to where Tama-nui-te-rā rose from the underworld and laid ropes
Tamanuiterā
1120, Mokae, Hana, Maui) is a name of a chief mentioned in the ancient Hawaiian legends, where it is said that he was Aliʻi nui of Maui in ancient Hawaii
Palena_of_Maui
Species of flowering plant
T44098A10852085. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2003.RLTS.T44098A10852085.en. "Ten plants from Maui Nui added to endangered species list" (Press release). USFWS. September 3,
Cyanea_glabra
Oahu 'akialoa (Akialoa ellisianus) (Wiped out by Western colonization) Maui Nui ʻakialoa (Akialoa lanaiensis) (Wiped out by Western colonization) Hawaiʻi
Hawaiian honeycreeper conservation
Hawaiian_honeycreeper_conservation
Extinct genus of ducks
contains two species, the Maui Nui moa-nalo (T. chauliodous) and the smaller O'ahu moa-nalo (T. xanion). The former was found on Maui and Molokai on Hawaii
Thambetochen
Species of deer
and natural areas. To help control the excess population on Maui, a company called Maui Nui was founded in 2017 to hunt the deer and sell venison. In 2022
Chital
Processes of growth and erosion of the volcanoes of the Hawaiian islands
Pleistocene, have caused drastic changes; an example is the breakup of Maui Nui, initially a seven-volcano island, which was transformed into five islands
Evolution of Hawaiian volcanoes
Evolution_of_Hawaiian_volcanoes
Hawaiian high chief (died 1797)
aliʻi nui of Oʻahu. Nāmākēhā's father Kanaluihoʻae was from the ruling family of Maui and a cousin or brother of Kekaulike, aliʻi nui of Maui. He had
Nāmākēhā
Family of flowering plants
of their native ecosystems, such as lowland dry forests of the former Maui Nui in Hawaii, Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests, Khathiar–Gir dry deciduous
Ebenaceae
Genus of trees and shrubs
of their native ecosystems, such as lowland dry forests of the former Maui Nui in Hawaii, Caspian Hyrcanian mixed forests, Khathiar–Gir dry deciduous
Diospyros
ʻakialoa, Akialoa ellisiana or Hemignathus ellisianus ellisianus † EX Maui Nui ʻakialoa, Akialoa lanaiensis or Hemignathus (ellisianus) lanaiensis † EX
List of endemic birds of Hawaii
List_of_endemic_birds_of_Hawaii
Biological phenomenon
Dabbling ducks Small-billed moa-nalo Ptaiochen pau Maui Large-billed moa-nalo Thambetochen chauliodous Maui Nui O'ahu moa-nalo Thambetochen xanion O'ahu Giant
Island_gigantism
Nukupuu)". "Hemignathus affinis (Maui Nukupuu)". "Hemignathus wilsoni (Akiapolaau)". "Pseudonestor xanthophrys (Maui Parrotbill)". "Magumma parva (Anianiau)"
List_of_true_finch_species
Species of alga
the family Halimedaceae. This species is endemic to the Maui Nui island complex (Molokai, Maui, Lanai, Oahu, and Kahoolawe). Halimeda kanaloana is characterized
Halimeda_kanaloana
Extinct species of bird
The nēnē-nui (Hawaiian: "great nēnē") or wood-walking goose (translation of scientific name Branta hylobadistes) is an extinct species of goose that once
Nēnē-nui
Extinct species of passerine bird
the poʻouli's lineage must have evolved there and eventually spread to Maui Nui at some point after it first arose in the early Pleistocene, with the recent
Poʻouli
Prince of Hawaii
Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole. He was descended from Aliʻi Nui ʻUmi-a-Liloa, connecting also to the chiefs of Maui, Oahu, Kauai. His name translates as the "Great
Kalanikeʻeaumoku
Genus of birds
(prehistoric)[citation needed] †Telespiza ypsilon James & Olson, 1991 - Maui Nui finch (prehistoric)[citation needed] "Fringillidae". aviansystematics.org
Telespiza
Newspaper and magazine publisher
19, 2025. Retrieved 2025-11-19. "The Maui News to be sold to Maui Nui Media and Creativity Collaborative". The Maui News. July 30, 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-31
Ogden_Newspapers
Species of tree
wide range of potential pollinators (as opposed to e.g. Hibiscadelphus): Maui Nui ʻalauahio, Paroreomyza montana ssp? – extirpated from island (prehistorically
Kokia_cookei
Hawai'i is home to a large number of endemic species
(Akialoa obscura) - extinct Kauaʻi ʻakialoa (Akialoa stejnegeri) - extinct Maui Nui ʻakialoa (Akialoa lanaiensis)- extinct Oahu ʻakialoa (Akialoa ellisiana)
Endemism in the Hawaiian Islands
Endemism_in_the_Hawaiian_Islands
Chief of Hawaiʻi Island (d. 1754)
Alapaʻinuiakauaua; also known as Alapaʻi I or Alapaʻi Nui, "Alapaʻi the Great") (died 1754) was aliʻi nui of Hawaiʻi. He was a usurper to the throne, but was
Alapaʻi
2016 animated Disney film
Te Fiti. When a blight threatens her island, she sets sail in search of Maui (Johnson), a legendary demigod, in hopes of saving her people. The screenplay
Moana_(2016_film)
Former genus of flowering plants
Ridl. = Dracaena angustifolia Pleomele auwahiensis H.St.John – Maui Nui hala pepe (Maui, Molokaʻi) = Dracaena rockii Pleomele elliptica (Thunb. & Dalm
Pleomele_(genus)
The aliʻi nui of Kauaʻi was the sovereign ruler of the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau. The monarchs of Kauaʻi, like those of the other Hawaiian islands
Aliʻi_nui_of_Kauaʻi
Hawaiian high chief
The Aliʻi nui were high chiefs of the four main Hawaiian Islands. The rulers of Molokaʻi, like those of the other Hawaiian islands, claimed descent from
Aliʻi_nui_of_Molokai
Extinct species of bird
where it was seen before disappearing in 1963. Apparently similar to the Maui Nui ʻalauahio, it used its blunt and short beak to peck out insects from old
Kākāwahie
Species of shrub
Mountain Club. 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2026-04-21. "Alaheʻe (Psydrax odorata) – Maui Nui Botanical Gardens". Retrieved 2026-04-21. "Relationship: Injuries and Malay
Psydrax_odorata
Mother of the Māori demigod Māui
beach. Māui was surrounded by swarms of flies, but his ancestor, Tama-nui-a-rangi, found him, brought him back to life, and educated him. Māui arrived
Taranga_(Māori_mythology)
Polynesian goddess
be either the elder sister or the wife of Māui. The most common story that presents Hina as the wife of Māui tells of Te Tunaroa, the father of all eels
Hina_(goddess)
Sovereign and supreme ruler of Oʻahu
The aliʻi nui of Oʻahu was the sovereign and supreme ruler of one of the four main Hawaiian Islands. The monarchs of the Island of Oʻahu, like those of
Aliʻi_nui_of_Oʻahu
Kamaliʻikane (Prince) of Puna, Kaʻū and the island of Kauaʻi
Kaʻopulupulu, the kahuna nui (high priest) of Puʻu o Mahuka Heiau died, removing the last obstacle to invasion for Aliʻi Nui, Kahekili II of Maui. His forces launched
Kaʻiana
Extinct species of bird
same island. It was smaller and less robust than its only congener, the Maui Nui large-billed moa-nalo. Olson, Storrs L.; James, Helen F. (1991). "Descriptions
Oʻahu_moa-nalo
Ecology Project International (EPI)
land management decisions. The Hawaii Ecology Program partners with the Maui Nui Marine Resource Council, the Hawaii Wildlife Fund Hawksbill Recover Project
Ecology_Project_International
Hawaiian environmentalist, educator
Ke Kai Speaker Series: Ep. 7 - Try Wait with Hannah Kihalani Springer". Maui Nui Makai Network. YouTube. January 12, 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2023. "Kaʻūpūlehu
Hannah_Kihalani_Springer
Air Tahiti Nui Flight 64 (TN64/THT64) was the world's longest domestic flight, and the longest scheduled passenger flight ever. It was created due to
World's longest domestic flight
World's_longest_domestic_flight
Species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae
doi:10.1038/189020e0. ISSN 0028-0836. "Maʻo (Gossypium tomentosum) – Maui Nui Botanical Gardens". Retrieved 2024-12-02. Lehman, Alex; Pender, Richard;
Gossypium_tomentosum
stejnegeri (En) (Xt) EX Oʻahu ʻakialoa, Akialoa ellisiana (En) (Xt) EX Maui Nui ʻakialoa, Akialoa lanaiensis (En) (Xt) EX ʻAnianiau, Magumma parva (En)
List_of_birds_of_Hawaii
Extinct species of bird
Kipahulu Valley at 1860 m, being replaced at lower levels by the larger Maui Nui large-billed moa-nalo. Olson, Storrs L.; James, Helen F. (1991). "Descriptions
Small-billed_moa-nalo
Māori fire deity
some versions, she is the younger sister of Hine-nui-te-pō, goddess of death. It was from her that Māui (in some versions he is her grandson) obtained the
Mahuika
Genus of birds
1960s to mid 1980s?) Maui Nui ʻalauahio (Paroreomyza montana) Lanaʻi ʻalauahio (Paroreomyza montana montana) — extinct (1937) Maui ʻalauahio (Paroreomyza
Paroreomyza
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