Environment

Heavy rainfall brings relief to water crisis but cleanup efforts underway

Wednesday 18 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National, Weather

The week of December 9 to December 15 saw significant rainfall across several islands in the Cook Islands, providing much-needed relief to the ongoing water crisis in Rarotonga.

Environment


Rat eradication restores Palmerston atoll’s ecosystem

Tuesday 17 December 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

Palmerston atoll has officially been declared rat free following a tremendous eradication effort by the local community, with support from agencies in Rarotonga and New Zealand.

Environment


Local heroes risk lives to save teens caught in stormy seas

Monday 16 December 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National

Two teenagers, aged 12 and 13, were rescued from Avarua Harbour after they went swimming during the heavy downpour on Saturday afternoon, which caused flash flooding in low-lying areas of Rarotonga.

Environment


Aitutaki community gets creative with climate change solutions

Thursday 12 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Outer Islands

The Climate Change Cook Islands is holding a workshop focusing on climate change proposal writing for stakeholders in Aitutaki.

Environment


Climate crisis erodes Cook Islands’ cultural identity, Wichman tells ICJ

Wednesday 11 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands has highlighted the impact of climate change on cultural heritage, particularly for women, during its historic participation at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) hearings in a landmark climate change case.

Environment


Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee

Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill 2024 that has been referred to the Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee is a culmination of many years of hard work of the current and previous heads of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands, says Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas.

Environment


Te Ipukarea Society: ‘Worm farming’, a fun composting process

Saturday 7 December 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Did you know, the presence of worms in your garden is a sign of having healthy soil? Worms help aerate the soil through their movements, allowing the roots of plants to receive more oxygen and nutrients.

Environment


Environment groups demand proper public survey on seabed mining

Tuesday 3 December 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Local environmental groups are urging the Government to conduct a comprehensive survey to determine public support for seabed mining before further action is taken.

Environment


Cook Islands scholar joins science academy

Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Environment, National

Cook Islands will benefit from the launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences, which promotes the study of natural and social science, indigenous knowledge and technology.

Education


Deep-sea 'promotion not consultation'

Monday 25 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Opposition leader Tina Browne has claimed that the meaning of the word “consultation” is lost on the Government, following a government-led seabed minerals meeting that was held in New Zealand last week.

Environment


Cooks in plastics treaty negotiations

Thursday 21 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Heads of delegation for about 32 member states met in Glion, Switzerland, to share views and ideas in preparation for the fifth and final session of Intergovernmental Negotiations Committee (INC-5) to establish a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, which will take place in Busan, Republic of Korea this November 2024.

Environment


MMR advises on marine resources harvesting

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

The Ministry of Marine Resources is advising the public that the harvesting of marine resources should always be done in a manner that is to provide for an immediate need.

Environment

Govt consultation ‘misleading’

Wednesday 20 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

The government-led seabed mining consultation held on Monday night with the Cook Islands community in Auckland has come under fire for what critics have described as a "one-sided consultation" filled with "misleading information."

Environment


Climate change is a present reality, PM to world leaders

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has reiterated the importance of the Paris Agreement and climate finance for developing countries to world leaders present at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29.

Environment


Govt consultations in NZ for Cook Islanders

Friday 15 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National, New Zealand, Regional

The Cook Islands Government, led by Prime Minister Mark Brown, is preparing to engage with Cook Islands communities across Aotearoa New Zealand from November 18 to 22 in a week-long diaspora consultation.

Economy


Cooks to receive $500k for Pa Enua projects

Thursday 14 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown hit the ground running on Monday upon arrival at the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, COP29 signing an agreement for pilot projects in the Pa Enua.

Environment


Brown and team at COP29

Tuesday 12 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown is in Baku, Azerbaijan, with his climate change team to advocate for climate finance, keeping 1.5 degrees alive and transparency in negotiations at COP29.

Environment


Cook Islands deepens commitment to global nuclear safety by joining IAEA

Monday 11 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands has officially joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), underscoring its commitment to global nuclear safety and amplifying the Pacific voice on nuclear issues.

Environment


Legacy waste project rolls on

Thursday 7 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Phase two of the Tu’anga Taporoporo/National Environment Service (NES), Te Titā ki te Titā kore programme, Rarotonga’s legacy waste project, has been extended until June 2025.

Environment


NES engages with remote communities on Environment Bill 2024

Wednesday 6 November 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National

National Environment Service staff including the Director Halatoa Fua have recently returned from the Northern Group holding consultations on the Environment Bill 2024 and National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan (NBSAP).

Environment


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