Hawaiian Islands Land Trust Hawaiian Islands Land Trust The Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (HILT) is a non-profit organization established in Hawaii to “protect the lands that sustain us for current and future generations". The organization works with landowners to protect important areas by restricting commercial or other development. This protection is provided either by the landowner accepting a conservation easement on the land or by selling the land to HILT. In January 2011, HILT was formed from the merger of the Kauai Public Land Trust, the Oahu Land Trust, the Maui Coastal Land Trust, and the Hawaii Island Land Trust. HILT protects multiple properties
Culture of the Cook Islands cassettes and CDs. Radio programs in the islands are broadcast in the native language, English and Tahitian. The music of the Cook Islands is characterised by heavy drums and ukuleles. Men perform the "hura", which is the equivalent of the Hawaiian "hula", locking their feet on the ground and keeping their shoulders steady. Drums form part of an ensemble. Performing groups include the Cook Islands National Arts Theatre, Arorangi Dance Troupe, Betela Dance Troupe, Akirata Folk Dance Troupe, and Te Ivi Maori Cultural Dance Troupe. Raro Records is the main specialist in music retail on the islands. Dances are performed