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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Illegal dumping continues to frustrate authorities
Wednesday 20 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Authorities are continuing to grapple with the random dumping of E-waste on Rarotonga following multiple incidents in the past fortnight.
Policy framework in development as regulations on the table for the management of sea turtles
Tuesday 19 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A senior marine ecologist has confirmed the Ministry of Marine Resources is developing a “comprehensive policy framework” to inform the development of regulations for the conservation and management of sea turtles.
Having dialogue at Green Climate Fund event
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A Cook Islands delegation was in Songdo, Korea earlier last month attending the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Asia Pacific Dialogue.
Te Ipukarea Society: Who would have thought the Cook Islands has scorpions
Saturday 16 September 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Who would have thought the Cook Islands has scorpions.Two that have been recorded on the user friendly online ‘Cook Islands Biodiversity Database’ are the Bark scorpion, Tēkōpio Liocheles australasiae, and the Lesser Brown Scorpion, Sōkopio, Isometrus maculatus .
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.
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.
Ridding Palmerston Island of rats
Thursday 14 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Palmerston island may soon be rat-free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
