The Polynesian Cultural Center has started a major rebuild of its Hawaii Village, good news for Oahu tourism and for anyone who wants Hawaiian culture shown accurately.

• Work has begun on the first phase of renovations at the center's north end, which will be remade to represent the Hawaiian Islands.
• The goal is to teach visitors more about Hawaiian culture and fix wrong ideas spread by movies and TV.
• Staff point out that some current buildings are not authentic, joking that guests think Hawaiians invented laminated wood beams.
• The work is split into phases so the center can stay open and keep running as normal.

Outlook: The full renovation and expansion is expected to be finished by 2028.