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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details) (Kaupulehu Investors, LLC, USD $) | 9 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jul. 25, 2014 Subsequent event | Jul. 25, 2014 Subsequent event Haulalai Resort and Kona Village Resort | Jul. 25, 2014 Subsequent event Haulalai Resort | Jul. 25, 2014 Subsequent event Kona Village Resort | Jul. 25, 2014 Subsequent event Sale of an interest in a related utility
Subsequent event |  |  |  |  |  |
Cash proceeds received |  |  | $ 2,640,000 |  |  |
Additional payment to be received |  |  |  |  |  | $ 80,000
Ownership interest in subsidiaries (as a percent) | 80.00% | 80.00% |  |  |  |
Passive minority interests sold (as a percent) |  |  |  | 1.50% | 1.50% |

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