Environment

Online resources tipped to assist in battling diseases

Friday 15 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The Pacific Community and the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation have launched three pivotal online resources – the revamped Regional Biosecurity Information Facility ,the upgraded Pacific Islands Pest List Database, and a newly established webpage.

Environment


Cleaning up the Cooks

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Last year, Clean Up the Cooks Day resulted in a waste haul of 750.8 kilograms – the majority being general waste and scrap metal.

Environment


Ridding Palmerston Island of rats

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Palmerston island may soon be rat-free.

Environment


Increased reports of ‘inadvertent or inconsiderate actions’ in our waters

Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

A warning bell has sounded following the death of an endangered green turtle in Rarotonga waters.

Environment


Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class

Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.

Economy


Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National

A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.

Economy


Te Ipukarea Society: The potential impacts of deep sea mining on global climate change

Saturday 9 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

In the pursuit of valuable minerals and resources, humanity is increasingly turning its attention to the depths of the ocean floor through deep sea mining.

Environment


‘Random dump’ of E-waste is piling up

Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Authorities are grappling with the random dumping of E-waste on Rarotonga during the same week they have provided a convenient way for the community and commercial operators to part ways with old unused electronic devices and vehicles.

Environment


Legacy waste collection kicks off

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

National Environment Service (NES) in partnership with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) launched the Titā ki te Titā kore, E-Waste & Whiteware collection project this week.

Environment


Te Ipukarea Society: Weeds team visit Cook Islands for natural enemies progress update

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Today’s article comes from the Manaaki Whenua Land Care Research team that have being doing work here over the past few weeks.

Environment


Drones show African tulip trees’ ‘small but mighty’ natural enemies are doing their job

Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

Aerial images collected during a survey on Rarotonga’s forests earlier this month show that the beetles released in 2021 to control the African tulip trees have been successful.

Environment


Blue supermoon dances above Rarotonga

Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend

Rarotonga’s full moon walkers were treated to a rare phenomenon as the first blue supermoon in 14 years ducked between the clouds above Muri Beach on Wednesday evening.

Environment


A stronger Pacific bio security system means better outcomes

Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) - the standard-setting body for plants and plant products based in Rome, develops draft standards every year which are sent to all the members of the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) to review and to ensure they are relevant to the Pacific.

Economy


Reconnecting people to address climate change

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Features, In Depth, National

Focusing on educating and changing mindsets as a solution to climate change is about reconnecting people to their environment and their resources through agriculture, says Dr Teina Rongo, marine biologist and environment warrior.

Environment


Cooks artist calls out authorities over support for release of Japan wastewater

Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, National

Renowned artist and cultural icon Mike Tavioni has raised his voice in frustration over government support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s release of ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

Economy


Te Ipukarea Society: Trees of Palmerston Island

Saturday 26 August 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Palmerston Atoll is made up of six main Motu and a number of sand cays dotted around a lagoon teeming with marine life. There is no airstrip. A cargo boat visits every few months to ferry passengers, food supply, gas and fuel.

Environment


Puna: Fukishima talks tabled for Cooks Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional

It appears the Pacific is still divided on the Fukishima wastewater issue and likely to be a hot topic of conversation at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga.

Environment


Fresh calls for revival of breadfruit industry

Thursday 24 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National

The highly anticipated Global Breadfruit Summit has placed breadfruit in the spotlight and provided a platform to promote the potential of the fruit in the Cook Islands, and as a catalyst for sustainable development in the Pacific region.

Economy


Cooks Prime Minister supports the release of Fukushima water

Wednesday 23 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands

Prime Minister Mark Brown has given a clear message on his support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s proposed plans to release ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

Economy


Pacific Island countries meet in Rarotonga to discuss biosecurity and trade

Tuesday 22 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Over 40 participants from around the Pacific region are in Rarotonga for the Pacific Plant Protection Organization (PPPO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) workshop, hosted at the Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi.

Economy


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