Malihini Monthly

A sarcastic monthly for the recently arrived.

Thursday, January 8, 2026 · Tip No. 8

Pūpūkea Deserves Its Kahakō

POO-poo-KEH-ah. The first syllable is long; the third syllable is long; you are, at best, medium. Say it slowly and the North Shore will forgive you a little.

pronunciationnorth shore