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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Climate change pushback if Trump wins
Tuesday 5 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The leading Cook Islands environmental lobby group says that if Donald Trump wins the United States elections, it will push back on climate change negotiations made since he was last in office.
Keep our water free, Don't exploit our water: Pa Metua
Monday 4 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Landowner appeals to MPs to revoke water charges.
Deep ocean groundings
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend
Journalist Rachel Reeves shares insights and revelations from this week’s Deep Sea Symposium hosted by the Cook Islands Centre For Research (Te Puna Vai Marama).
Economist cautions Cook Islands amid US$467M net benefit findings
Saturday 2 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Seabed mining may not yield the bonanza some are counting on, according to some commentators speaking at this week’s Deep Ocean Symposium.
TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.
Deep Sea symposium probes nodule mining
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Around a hundred local and overseas speakers, ocean lovers, local authorities and government ministers turned up to yesterday’s Deep Sea symposium which provides Cook Islands with more knowledge of deep sea mining.
NES addresses risks of wildlife endangerment
Friday 1 November 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has addressed the broader implications for local turtle populations and ongoing conservation efforts, following concerns over an incident where a young boy and a woman were reportedly caught attempting to steal turtles last week.
Robot doesn’t destroy seabed habitat
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
A foreign company has proposed to bring in a robot to harvest the seabed, write Tailia Mika.
Environment watchdog calls for regulation on turtle harvesting
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Environment watchdog and lobby group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is calling on government to develop regulations to prevent turtle harvesting. Talaia Mika reports.
Symposium to reveal additional poll findings
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
In-depth results from a recent and controversial poll will be shared at todays Deep Ocean Symposium, hosted jointly by Te Puna Vai Marama and Te Ipukarea Society and held at USP.
Seabed mining exploration to continue for years following findings
Thursday 31 October 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands Government through the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has revealed that the exploration of deep sea mining will continue for a few more years giving time for findings to be analysed and this will take months and years.