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Articles by Te Ipukarea Society
Youth leading the way for our Ipukarea
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Education, Environment, National
Leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries have declared 2023 the ‘Year of the Youth’. A year to inspire young leaders of the Commonwealth but also a year for youth-led movements to come up with solutions to the Commonwealth’s development hurdles.
Santa’s waste free Christmas tips
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Another Christmas is upon us. Together with all the fun and good times spent with family, opening presents and eating more than enough at the Christmas kaikai, an enormous amount of rubbish will be generated. So here are a few tips from Santa to help you minimise your impact on our already overflowing landfill.
Compost: Your trash, nature’s treasure!
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Most of us have thrown out food at some point in our life with disregard to where it will actually end up. Maybe we put more food on our plates than our stomachs can handle. Throwing food scraps away may not seem like a big deal, but the steps and resources involved in getting the food onto your plate are then wasted as well.
Using nature to hold it all together
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Almost two years ago to the day we completed construction of a 45 metre stretch of geotextile sand bag (geobag) revetment wall at Avana Harbour, to help protect the foreshore from erosion.
Get on the bus!
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga and Aitutaki probably have among the highest numbers of motor vehicles per person in the world, meaning we are likely to produce among the most greenhouse gas emissions per person from motor vehicles.
Why we need a moratorium on deep seabed mining
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Do we have to trash the ocean to save our climate? No, we do not. New analysis shows how technological innovation and circular economy models can meet the demand for minerals without deep seabed mining.
Palmerston community and partners rally to rid the island of rats
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands
Invasive species such as rats pose a threat to island biodiversity. They can impact nesting seabirds and turtles as well as native plants by feeding on native seeds.
Issues behind the smoke screen
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Vape waste poses a particular waste problem because it falls in the categories of e-waste and hazardous waste, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Global opposition for the rush to mine deep seabed is growing
Saturday 5 November 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Opinion
Most of us have heard that Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) has recently come out publicly in support of a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining (DSM) in international waters.
Artificial plants a grave concern
Saturday 29 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Local
Each year, on November 1, we remember those who have passed on. The expression we use is Turama or All Souls Day. This is a day dedicated to honouring and showing our respects for our deceased loved ones.
Diving out of their comfort zone for deep sea capacity building
Saturday 22 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
A marine research and training programme called Denticles and Tentacles offered a unique opportunity to train students between the ages of 16-24 years old in ocean exploration, engineering, and research techniques.
Sea sponges as an organic industry
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Much of the world we live in today is made of plastic. This western influenced product that we have come to rely so heavily on is the polar opposite of our traditional organic rito crafts and raurau plates that naturally break down over time.
Plastic waste is growing at an unhealthy rate
Saturday 8 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Opinion
In efforts to smash out plastic waste, Te Ipukarea Society partnered up with Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) to run a month-long “Plastic Battle competition”.
It’s time to clean up our act
Saturday 1 October 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
International Coastal Cleanup Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the growing pollution on our beaches and in our environment. This year, Te Ipukarea Society ran a coastal cleanup which took place at the Social Centre, with over 300 Apii Nikao students and 20 students from Gisborne Girls’ High School, visiting from New Zealand.
Birds are species worth flying high for – our future depends on it
Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Te Ipukarea Society participants have recently returned back from the 100th Birdlife Anniversary and Global Congress event held in Cambridge UK.
A natural enemy for the invasive African tulip tree
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Native to South Africa’s tropical rainforests, one of the world’s worst invasive plants is under attack by flea beetles in Rarotonga, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Promoting bird conservation in the Cook Islands
Saturday 10 September 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Te Ipukarea Society has a long history in bird conservation, in collaboration with local partners. We all have the same goal to protect our native birds and restore local ecosystems.
Schools can nurture being waste wise
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Schools not only play a significant role in education but also have a vital role in establishing sustainable cultures that are practiced within the wider community.
Kakerori record breaking numbers
Saturday 27 August 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
The Kakerori or Rarotonga Flycatcher found in the rugged interior of Rarotonga, as well as now on Atiu, has conservationists flapping with joy from this year’s Kakerori census, writes Alanna Smith of Te Ipukarea Society.
OPINION: Everything whale be alright
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The death of a baby whale in Aitutaki lagoon this week, despite the concerted efforts of locals to save it, reminds us all of just how vulnerable these gentle giants are.
