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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Saturday 8 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Hereiti File and Charlene Akaruru tells how the photos their school class are shooting will help inspire others to become more conscious of our environment.
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Cook Islands is taking part in an investigation into setting up a regional waste management and recycling network for the Pacific.
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Cutting out plastics from our lives can seem rather daunting, particularly for those who rely on plastic for its durable, easy throw away convenience.
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Last week, our family challenged ourselves to seven days of consuming only local produce. Every ingredient had to be from Cook Islands. It started as a fun little test of our reliance on imported goods but, along the way, some lessons became apparent.
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Electric vehicles or EVs are perfect for a place like Rarotonga with a speed limit of 50kmh and a circumference of 32km – and advocates believe they could help both our community and our environment.
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Environment group Kōrero o te 'Ōrau is calling for the removal of the crown of thorns starfish from reefs around Rarotonga.
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Talks on protecting the rights of small-scale Pacific fishers have revealed conflicts between customary and statutory laws.
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Coastal construction and improvement works will be continuing in the Vaima’anga district as part of Infrastructure Cook Islands’ ongoing asset management and improvement programme.
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Local businesses have joined hands to support Plastic Free July initiative.
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Cook Islands is one of a few island countries in the region to complete the development of their State of Environment Report, says the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Teina Mackenzie re-elected as president of local environmental group, Te Ipukarea Society.
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Communication efforts under Marae Moana will benefit from a $160,000 funding grant approved by the US based non-profit organisation Seacology.
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: As we enter the 25th year since our Society was established, it seems the task of caring for our Cook Islands Environment is not getting any easier. If anything, the environmental challenges we face have ramped up.
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
In an effort to reduce the use of a range of plastics on Rarotonga, Te Ipukarea Society is calling for everyone to play their part and participate in Plastic Free July.