Environment
What’s the cost to our oceans?
Saturday 28 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society shares environmental issues in the Cook Islands with the Catholic Synod Forum.
Understanding locally protected areas
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Committed to achieving 25 per cent of Cook Islands land as a protected area under National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+, the first ever ‘Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures’ (OECM) workshop came to a close on Wednesday.
Cooks proactively conserving biodiversity
Wednesday 25 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Committed to achieving 25 per cent of our land as a Protected Area in the Cook Islands under the Cook Islands NSDA2020+, our island nation is exploring new ways to do this.
Public consultation on chlorination
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says there will still be a wait until Rarotonga’s main water supply becomes fully potable.
A week of connections and learning on Mangaia
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Young Cook Islanders from Rarotonga and Atiu were joined by Mangaia students to strengthen their connection to their culture, environment, and traditional way of life.
Mysteries of the deep
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Do you ever ponder on what lives down in the mysterious deep sea? Covering such a vast area, who knows what great wonders can be found deep down below?
Cabinet approves policy to manage local environment
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
An environment policy with vision for a clean, green and sustainable Cook Islands was approved by Cabinet this week.
Concerns raised about ‘algae in water system’
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
A former civil construction worker is concerned about the presence of algae in Rarotonga’s water supply, while island’s water authority acknowledges the main supply is not yet potable.
Littering on the beach, a significant problem: NES
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Director National Environment Service (NES), Halatoa Fua says littering and rubbish on the beach is a significant problem in the Cook Islands – together with waste in general.
Agriculture ministry awards warrants
Wednesday 18 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Agriculture Manager for the Island of Penrhyn, Ngereteina George and Rarotonga staff Natana Mataio received their warrants as biosecurity officers on Tuesday.
Bio control doing the job on invasive mile-a-minute vine
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Environment, National
A rust fungus introduced to Rarotonga in a bid to control the invasive mile-a-minute vine has spread throughout the island since scientists finally confirmed signs of its successful growth back in 2018.
Keep up the water conservation: To Tatou Vai
Monday 16 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
To Tatou Vai is calling on Rarotonga users to carry on being mindful of water use, as usage is higher than what can be produced in catchment areas.
Reduce plastic waste – buy in bulk, save money
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Tourism is the largest income generator for the Cook Islands by a large margin. However, single use plastic waste generated by the tourism industry is a major contributor to the waste ending up in our landfill. This is not sustainable, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Beached turtle gets new lease of life
Friday 13 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
The Pacific green turtle that washed ashore in Titikaveka a week ago has been christened Kimiora te Onu – the turtle who found life.
Raro FADs break loose
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Missing anchored fish aggregating devices (FADs) around Rarotonga which are used by local small-scale fishermen, have been a concern to fishers alongside the increase in fuel costs and poor fish numbers.
Call for government to address Aitutaki water shortage issue
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
The recent rain may have alleviated some of the water shortage issues in Aitutaki, but MPs and stakeholders want to present a plan to Government to address the problem.
Washed up turtle ‘in good condition’
Monday 9 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The Pacific green turtle that washed ashore at Titikaveka beach on Friday is in “good condition”.
To the rescue
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Efforts are being made to help recover a Pacific green turtle that washed ashore at Titikaveka beach yesterday.
Jetty’s troubled history: ‘People are going to drown/die if we don’t address this major problem’
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Environment, National
The Arorangi jetty has drawn criticism and controversy for more than 12 years, since the project was first announced.
Encourage one another to good works …
Saturday 7 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s opinion piece is from Te Ipukarea Society executive member June Hosking. Title is taken from Hebrews 10:24-25.
