Environment
Concerns over proposed ra'ui
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Public consultation is underway to determine whether the government should introduce dedicated legislation to protect submarine cables in Cook Islands waters.
Dirty dumpers!
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
William Taripo is calling on those who have been dumping their rubbish at the old Panama dump to “stop!”. Taripo says Infrastructure Cook Islands provides a rubbish collection service and he did not understand why some people do not use this service.
Resilient livelihoods project nears end
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on outer islands projects discussed at the annual seminar.
Kate Mckessar: The good, the bad and the thought provoking
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Students give their insight into how our youth see our Ipukarea today.
Fisheries surveillance
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment
Cook Islands and other Pacific Island nations are working to maintain the monitoring and surveillance of fishing activities in their waters despite major challenges posed by Covid-19.
800 coral eating predators collected
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The reef of Rarotonga is healthy and as a result has attracted taramea or crown of thorns starfish that feed on coral.
Planting to learn vital life skills
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Trees provide nourishment, shade and shelter, and schools are benefitting from the tree planting project initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Homeless bees invade properties
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Construction boom in Rarotonga leaves swarm of bees without homes.
Climate change may delay whale migration
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment
Well-known whale expert Nan Hauser has observed changes in humpback migration patterns.
Sad call to shut down
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
It was an emotional day for the Marine Centre’s owner, as she released her last fish back into the wild yesterday, and closed the doors indefinitely.
Keep the fishing boats afloat
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Fishing companies and government officials are searching for ways to stop the country’s fishing income plummeting just like the tourism revenues.
Study into wastewater
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
Infrastructure Cook Islands is conducting a coastal investigation off Avana and Muri.
Te Ipukarea Society: We know little about our deepest oceans
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Without more environmental data, deep sea mining activities could cause damage that an already over-stressed ocean cannot recover from.
Roading bosses consider idea of separate walkway
Thursday 27 August 2020 | Published in Environment
Locals propose a leafy green walk that would save their 60-year-old toa trees.
Calls for tougher rules on use of toxic herbicide
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Published in Environment
A group of concerned citizens are lobbying Government to include a ban on the toxic herbicide Paraquat in proposed legislation that aims to overhaul the agricultural sector.
Safety first in tree talks
Wednesday 26 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
The safety of both road users and Takitumu School children remains the top priority for both Infrastructure Cook Islands and the Matavera community, but will 30 toa trees have to be sacrificed.
Pressure from school-children to save toa trees
Tuesday 25 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Children at Takitimu School sent a strong message to Infrastructure Cook Islands about protecting the 30 toa trees outside their school, ahead of last night’s public meeting.
Kate McKessar: Feral felines – the hunt for our seabirds
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Is it just us? Or are there more stray cats out and about lately?
Fish-feeding 'landscape of fear'
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Research in Aitutaki lagoon could change the way dive and snorkel tour operators entice fish around the world.
World heritage listing sought for Maungaroa
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The Government is seeking UNESCO recognition for a 600-year-old village high above Rarotonga, lovingly restored by Highland Paradise family.
