Environment

Breadfruit: A climate-resilient crop for the Pacific

Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Breadfruit is a climate-resilient crop well suited to addressing the challenges of food security, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and climate adaptation in the Pacific.

Environment


Aitutaki residents frustrated by ‘chronic’ water shortage crisis

Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki residents are frustrated by the ongoing water shortage crisis on the island, as some households face extended periods of water cuts lasting up to four weeks and more.

Environment


Marae Moana art project creates more awareness

Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, National

Aitutaki students have conveyed strong messages through “amazing art” pieces to signify the importance of ocean conservation and its environment.

Art


Renewable energy 2030 commitment

Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Climate Change Cook Islands director Wayne King says as a developing country within the Paris Agreement, Cook Islands has its own commitment to meet the global climate challenge.

Environment


Te Ipukarea Society: Securing our future through ongoing environmental education of our youth

Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

It has been a busy school holiday period working alongside the Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau and 40 plus senior ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango and Mata Nātura students from Aitutaki, Mitiaro, Atiu, Mauke, Mangaia and Rarotonga.

Environment


Solid Hazardous Waste Bill yet to be finalised

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

The much anticipated Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill is yet to be finalised.

Environment


Cook Islands joins talks on Global Plastics Treaty

Friday 13 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands joined Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Bangkok this week for talks on Global Plastics Treaty, mainly discussing the fine print of the treaty.

Environment


Te Ipukarea Society: New research sheds light on community views on tourism in Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mitiaro.

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Sieni Tiraa, local consultant for Griffith University, was busy conducting community tourism surveys earlier in the year. This research was spearheaded by Griffith University and aimed to obtain the people’s views on tourism, and their aspirations for future tourism in the Cook Islands.

Environment


Sheraton redevelopment steps up, road closure on the horizon

Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National

The future of Rarotonga’s circuit road looks uncertain as plans for an inland diversion are pressing ahead to make way for the redevelopment of the abandoned Sheraton hotel in Vaimaanga.

Economy


Tree trimming starts multimillion dollar Te Tau Papa O Avarua project

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Tree trimming undertaken by Baker Tree Services started in the Avarua Township last week to “revitalise” the flora landscape, to eliminate any public safety hazards, and to help preserve healthy trees.

Environment


Rarotonga clean up day collects 357 kilos of waste

Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Rarotonga’s “Clean Up the Cook Islands Day” led by the National Environment Service (NES) collected a total of 357 kilos of waste.

Environment


Doubt over Cook Islands’ 2025 renewable energy target

Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Facilitating the general public to install grid tied domestic solar systems on their home would help the Cook Islands achieve 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025, says Te Ipukarea Society.

Environment


Deep sea mining: Is anybody listening?

Saturday 30 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

There will be many impacts of deep sea mining. Some will be very difficult to predict.

Environment


Learning more about conservation

Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Secretary for Agriculture Temarama Anguna-Kamana says the Pacific Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Network (PAPGREN) meeting continues to highlight the importance of each Pacific Island taking responsibility for preserving and conserving its own resources.

Environment


Environmental, fundraising initiative looking for new home

Monday 25 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, National

A portable dish-washing trailer built to keep disposable plates and cutlery out of Rarotonga’s landfill is struggling to find a new home.

Environment


Te Ipukarea Society: Palmerston Atoll bids farewell to rats

Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

A rat eradication exercise has just been completed in Palmerston Atoll. This was for two main reasons.

Environment


'Concerning events’ in marine areas

Saturday 23 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

Key agencies are stepping up their actions in light of recent ‘concerning events’ involving the interaction of tourist operators and vulnerable marine species.

Environment


Avarua undergoing $120,000 makeover

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Avarua is getting an extensive $120,000, 12-month programme of flora revitalising, tree planting and maintenance.

Economy


Prime Minister advocates for climate change action funding

Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has continued on his mission to advocate for the Pacific Islands Forum’s key priorities articulated in the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

Economy


Cook Islands completes legacy waste collection programme for Vaka Puaikura

Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Te Titā ki te Titā kore project (whiteware and e-waste collection) for Murienua in Arorangi closed yesterday, completing the collection programme of legacy waste for Vaka Puaikura.

Environment


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