Haw. Rev. Stat. § 180-3: Additional powers and duties of department.

The department of land and natural resources may:

(1) Offer appropriate assistance to the directors of districts in carrying out their powers and programs;

(2) Keep districts informed of the activities of other such districts and facilitate cooperation between them;

(3) Coordinate district programs so far as that may be done by advice and consultation;

(4) Obtain the assistance of the United States and of other state agencies in the work of the districts;

(5) Disseminate information throughout the State concerning district activities and programs and encourage the formation of districts in appropriate areas.