Environment
Saving Rarotonga’s reef from the ‘spiky thing’
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
A taramea outbreak is considered human induced, not a natural disaster, says a local marine biologist.
Wonderful wetlands
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Flooding like the recent severe episodes in Avatiu were far less frequent or severe back in the days when the wetlands were intact, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Laws to keep litterers away
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
With plans to establish the Nikao Social Centre area as a park, laws and regulations aligning with the National Environment Services will soon be implemented.
Water situation bordering critical
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Water supplies are reaching critical levels in Rarotonga, prompting authorites to plead with residents to conserve water.
Car wrecks, wrecking our island
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
We all need to start seeing the bigger picture when it comes to waste.
Terangi the turtle recovers
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Te Ara O Te Onu Cook Islands has released the endangered Hawksbill turtle named Terangi that was found trapped in a fishing net, into the lagoon in Tikioki, after a short “staycation” in the salt water pool at Ocean Escape Resort.
Tips and tricks to achieving an eco-friendly school year
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
With school starting on Monday, we have put together some tips on how students can reduce the amount of waste an individual can create, particularly when it comes to lunch waste.
PM welcomes Biden decision on climate change
Friday 22 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday welcomed the United States’ commitment to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Beneath the surface, you’re beautiful
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
The owner of a local dive shop has spotted new coral growth off the coast near Nikao, which he believes indicates progress in rehabilitating Rarotonga's lagoon and coastal environment.
Demos urgent plea for lagoon action
Tuesday 12 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
The Opposition Democratic Party is accusing the Government of inaction in rehabilitating Muri Lagoon, which is often described as one of the top tourist draws in Rarotonga.
Turning crisis into opportunity?
Monday 11 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
While Covid-19 appears to have given earth time to heal, some governments are reportedly using the pandemic to hurt conservation efforts across the globe.
The invertebrate biodiversity expedition on Raemaru
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
In December, author Gerald McCormack, who is also the director of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust joined Joseph Brider of the Trust, Maja Poeschko and Kirby Morejohn on an expedition to the top of Raemaru.
Connecting youths to their environment
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
A local non-government organisation is running a programme to help connect Cook Islands youth with nature.
Poor water quality in Muri lagoon persists
Wednesday 6 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Poor water quality continues to affect the lagoon as the seasonal weather conditions that led to the deterioration continue to persist.
Muri in hot water
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Muri lagoon is in dire condition as environmental conditions combined with human activity have resulted in the sudden death of marine life and a warning to residents to avoid swimming in the area.
Residents advised to avoid swimming in Muri lagoon
Thursday 31 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
Government is advising residents to avoid swimming and the harvesting of seafood in Muri Lagoon.
Marine resources ministry investigate coral bleaching
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is investigating a number of incidents of bleached corals occurring in several islands.
Steps to ban ‘highly toxic’ pesticides
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, National
The Pesticides Board will start registration of all pesticides imported into the Cook Islands by both commercial and non-commercial entities.
Government's ecological report challenged
Tuesday 8 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment, National
Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January. Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January.
Working together to create the next national blueprint
Friday 4 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
More than 200 people turned out at the national “Our Cook Islands Legacy National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ Forum” at the Domes yesterday.
