Environment
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.
Youth leading the way for our Ipukarea
Saturday 31 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Education, Environment, National
Leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries have declared 2023 the ‘Year of the Youth’. A year to inspire young leaders of the Commonwealth but also a year for youth-led movements to come up with solutions to the Commonwealth’s development hurdles.
Santa’s waste free Christmas tips
Saturday 24 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Another Christmas is upon us. Together with all the fun and good times spent with family, opening presents and eating more than enough at the Christmas kaikai, an enormous amount of rubbish will be generated. So here are a few tips from Santa to help you minimise your impact on our already overflowing landfill.
Tourism set to take on regenerative approach
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is proposing a new approach to tourism and development in the region with a stronger focus on environment and sustainability.
Sanitation upgrade project given go ahead
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has advised Cook Islands Investment Corporation that following the Environmental Impact Assessment process, the Avarua Wharf Wastewater Improvement project has been given a permit and the go ahead.
More rain on the way – and that’s a good thing
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
Recent rain has provided further relief for Rarotonga’s catchment intakes, with more predicted for the coming days.
Compost: Your trash, nature’s treasure!
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Most of us have thrown out food at some point in our life with disregard to where it will actually end up. Maybe we put more food on our plates than our stomachs can handle. Throwing food scraps away may not seem like a big deal, but the steps and resources involved in getting the food onto your plate are then wasted as well.
‘The money is in the ground’: Cook Islands farmers and growers hatch ambitious plan
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers placed an ambitious submission before Cabinet this week in a combined effort to market and brand their unique products here and around the world.
Climate change issues dominate bilateral talks
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Politics
The United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall’s visit to the Cook Islands is his first significant bilateral engagement with the nation.
Building resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems in the Pacific
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands experiences in response to Covid-19 and the global impacts of food, feed, fuel, fertiliser and finance were among the things presented by the country reps at the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Conference in Samoa.
Growers and farmers sow collective seeds in bid for better harvest
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National
A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers are moving forward in marketing and branding their unique products here and around the world.
Rain arrives, but water conservation message remains
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Catchment intakes are looking healthier after a major dump of rain in the past week, but people are still being advised to conserve water.
Using nature to hold it all together
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Almost two years ago to the day we completed construction of a 45 metre stretch of geotextile sand bag (geobag) revetment wall at Avana Harbour, to help protect the foreshore from erosion.
Conservation successes in the Cook Islands
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National
The delightful little kākerōri, or Rarotonga flycatcher, has been brought back from the brink of extinction in a Cook Islands conservation success story.
Current discharge system ‘not sustainable’ - report
Friday 9 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
A report into the discharge of sludge into the Avana and Turangi streams says the current situation is “not sustainable”.
