Monday 30 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
With improved management and monitoring, the reefs and fish communities of the Cook Islands have the potential to flourish and become some of the best in the South Pacific, reports Caleb Fotheringham.
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
A 300-page report released by Cook Islands National Environment Service supports sludge disposal on Rarotonga, but a lobby group says more thought is needed on cost and impact.
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Islands in both the Southern and Northern groups have highlighted the effects of climate change to their everyday lives and the solutions they have had to come up with, especially to address the issue of food security.
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Cook Islands recently hosted an international workshop on deep seabed (SBM) environmental management and monitoring from 26 to 29 July 2021, with over 120 virtual and local participants.
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The removal of a tree from a wetland area due to it being a “hazard to a neighbouring house” has caused concern amongst some residents of Muri.
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Data collected from coral reefs in the Cook Islands have been used in a new model to help save reef ecosystems around the planet.
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
A community-based effort to rehabilitate Muri lagoon includes a sweeping set of recommendations, including a moratorium on all development along Ngatangiia’s foreshore.
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Plans that can be immediately activated to help save Muri Lagoon were overwhelmingly supported at a community meeting Tuesday night called by senior traditional leader Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara.
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
A new study on Atiu has found evidence of exploratory voyages to the Southern Cook Islands up to three hundred years earlier than previously thought and well before first settlement. The research has been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA and is summarised here for Cook Islands News by lead scientist, Professor David Sear.
Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
In 2015, the state of Muri lagoon was declared to be a national disaster by the then Cabinet – six years later the state of Rarotonga’s most famous tourist spot has worsened significantly.
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Environment, National
An announcement on expected timeframes on the decision-making process on four exploration licence applications by companies that have expressed interest in the nation’s deep sea mineral resources will be made within the coming weeks.
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
The Head of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has refuted claims that overfishing is the cause of low fresh fish supplies that have affected Rarotonga’s residents and visitors for over a month.
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The students at Rutaki School were excitedly preparing yesterday for the first ever School’s Market Day which will take place today from 9am to 1pm at the Constitution Park in Avarua.
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
A team of Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) employees, volunteer freedivers and a representative from the Proprietors of Manuae Incorporated (PMI) has just returned from a crown-of-thorns starfish (taramea) removal expedition to the uninhabited island of Manuae.
Tuesday 13 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
On behalf of the 1433 signatories of the water petition, community group Te Vai Ora Maori has submitted an objection challenging the plan to dispose of chemically-treated water into Rarotonga’s streams.
Friday 2 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands will continue to support the work of the International Seabed Authority in developing global seabed mining regulations, and the country will continue to follow its own process at its own pace.
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A hoard of trees around Rarotonga, removed carelessly in the past weeks has sparked anger and concern by many individuals around the island including some Members of Parliament.
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
The National Stadium field was alive with colour and smiles at the first “Ability” Olympics on Tuesday.
Monday 14 June 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Why Indigenous knowledge should be an essential part of how we govern the world’s oceans.
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Introduced insects have landed on Rarotonga making it their new home in a combined effort to control an invasive tree.