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Articles by 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.
OPINION: Predicting the impacts of deep seabed mining
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
This article comprises the conclusion from a report entitled ‘Prediction the Impact of Mining Deep Sea Polymetallic Nodules in the Pacific Ocean’.
Celebrating 30 years of raising awareness of Polynesian voyaging
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
2022 marks the 30th anniversary of a great friend of Te Ipukarea Society, the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS).
OPINION: The greenwashing of deep sea mining
Saturday 30 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The opinion piece in last Saturday’s paper by Mike Tavioni raises a number of important issues for the 2022 election, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Studying the evolution of the red postman
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Six invasive weeds that have serious negative impacts on agriculture and/or natural forest habitats in the Cook Islands have been identified as priority targets for biocontrol.
Te Ipukarea Society hold annual AGM
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
On Wednesday evening this past week Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) held its 26th Annual General Meeting at the Karika Palace.
Saving the birds of Suwarrow
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Features, Weekend
On Thursday night, June 30 at about 11pm, vaka Marumaru Atua slipped quietly into Avatiu harbour and tied up at the currently vacant Kukupa berth. This was 23 days, seven hours and 10 minutes after leaving Avarua harbour on June 7 for a voyage of fun, hard work and adventure to Suwarrow Atoll National Park.
RAT Eradication Programme on Suwarrow completed
Saturday 2 July 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in
Te Ipukarea Society staff members, Alanna Smith and Kelvin Passfield sailed up to the northern group island of Suwarrow at the beginning of June for a RAT Eradication programme on the tradition Vaka Marumaru Atua. In this daily blog, Alanna explains the rat eradication programme since they have been in Suwarrow.
The importance of non-government organisations
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
A non-government organisation, also referred to as an NGO is an organisation that operates independently from the government, working to promote the well-being of everyone in the community and promoting citizen participation.
Muri Beach Cleanup – protecting our oceans to protect our future
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Beaches are where the sea meets the land and are an exceptional habitat for indicating what is going on in our oceans.
Taporoporo i to tatou Ao Rangi – Caring for our environment
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Local, National
Conservation is a discipline best learned at a young age.
Saving the seven seas
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Every year, World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 with the participation of millions of people around the globe coming together to clean their cherished coastline.
Race Against Time to Suwarrow
Saturday 28 May 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in
It’s that time of the year again for the Suwarrow Park Rangers to head back to our national park for the next six months to carry out their duty of acting customs and biosecurity officers for passing yachties.
Squeal for the eels – amazing migratory fish
Saturday 21 May 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Last week we did a shout out for some of the migratory birds that visit us in the Cook Islands. This week, it is the fish that are getting their time to shine, because today is ‘World Migratory Fish Day’, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Celebrating their incredible journeys
Saturday 14 May 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Features, Weekend
Today is World Migratory Bird Day – a day to draw attention to those migratory birds that are found here in the Cook Islands and the incredible journeys they have taken to get here, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
A tribute to the late Joseph Brider
Saturday 7 May 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
It was so sad for us to hear of the sudden passing of Joseph Brider.
Ridge to Reef expedition a celebration of Earth Day
Saturday 30 April 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
Wow, talk about adventure! As soon as we arrived at the Avana stream, the good times started flowing, there were smiles all around. What a day. Nothing like celebrating our earth by sharing its beauty with our youth.
