Environment
Growers collaborate with NZ company to develop business plan for farmers’ co-operative
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The Kai Natura Taokotai (KNT) group is moving ahead in their co-operative mission to establish a Cook Islands growers’ company (Farmers Co-op) to support, upskill, manage risk, and innovate our primary producers’ farm businesses.
Te Ipukarea Society welcomes legal personhood of whales in international waters
Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed the recent news on Maori and Pacific Leaders proposing legal personhood of whales in international waters to the United Nations.
Community comes forward to dispose of ‘legacy waste’
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The initial phase of the “Titā ki te Titā kore Project – Legacy Waste Collection” throughout Rarotonga completed successfully this month.
Te Ipukarea Society: Sustainable alternatives to deep-sea mining for battery production
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
In the quest for a more sustainable future, the world is increasingly recognising the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles.
Flooding issues ‘addressed’ as Muri road works near completion
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A sizeable culvert is being replaced at the southern end of Muri as a project to fix and resurface the stretch of road known at the “Golden Mile” nears completion.
NES to seek Crown Law advice on 'new' EIA for Sheraton ring road
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
The National Environment Service (NES) will seek advice from the Crown Law on whether a new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is needed for the new ring road around the Sheraton redevelopment and for any development to the foreshore area.
Guns and roads in southwest Rarotonga
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, Environment, Features, Local, National, Opinion, Weekend
The old deserted and controversial Sheraton Hotel in Vaimaanga is getting a new lease of life after Rarotonga businessman Chris Vaile took on the challenge to redevelop the site into a high-end apartment property complete with other amenities.
Te Ipukarea Society : Reaching new heights in the Takitumu Conservation Area
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Today’s article was written by Donna Gast, who is visiting from the Netherlands and doing some volunteer work with Te Ipukarea Society before starting university.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
