Environment

Cook Islands Clean-Up Day reveals alarming amounts of trash

Friday 27 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Te Tu’anga Taporoporo/National Environment Service witnessed an “alarming” amount of waste collected during Clean Up Cook Islands Day held earlier this month, which has more than doubled from previous years.

Environment


Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement

Monday 23 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National, Parliament

The Clerk of Parliament has come under fire for his comments on a radio talkback show that the Government will inevitably win the seabed mining battle due to its legal authority, despite protests and concerns from the public.

Environment


Poll: Cook Islanders oppose deep sea mining

Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National

A recent online opinion poll conducted in the Cook Islands revealed that 66 per cent of residents oppose deep sea mining, while 49 per cent disapprove of exploration.

Environment


TTV defends water tariffs, denies targeting businesses

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National

To Tatou Vai has denied claims of unfair treatment towards businesses regarding the new water tariffs, stating that all properties likely to consume more than 50,000 litres per month have been metered.

Environment


Cook Islands may extend deep sea mining exploration

Friday 20 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands government will consider extending the exploration phase for deep-sea mining to gather more comprehensive data and ensure informed decision-making about the potential environmental impacts.

Environment


New tariffs cause a splash: Free water allocation for residents, businesses face higher costs

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National

Residential users will receive 50,000 litres of water per month free under the final water tariff structure announced by To Tatou Vai and commencing October 1, 2024.

Economy


SPC ready for talanoa on minerals

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

The Pacific Community (SPC), an international development organisation serving the Pacific, will review requests from member countries to be addressed through the upcoming Deep Sea Talanoa.

Environment

Cook Islands enhancing ecosystem monitoring capabilities

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands will be able to enhance its ecosystem monitoring capabilities through the Pacific Community’s efforts to develop a land cover model for the country. The Pacific Community (SPC) is holding a workshop at The Edgewater and Spa this week attended by 27 Cook Islanders from several ministries and agencies. The workshop is part of […]

Environment


Peaceful protest calls for moratorium on deep-sea mining

Thursday 19 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Hundreds of Cook Islanders and tourists yesterday joined a peaceful protest against seabed mining, calling for a moratorium on deep-sea activities.

Environment


Prime Minister welcomes At Sea, Sail Out Rally, rejects moratorium

Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed the At Sea,Sail Out Rally against deep-sea mining but has expressed reservations about thecall for a moratorium on deep-sea activities.

Environment


Herman highlights Cook Islands’ seabed minerals progress

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

The marine minerals community from over 25 countries has gathered in Rarotonga, sharing ideas and knowledge on the future of seabed minerals as the 52nd Underwater Minerals Conference 2024 officially opened yesterday at the National Auditorium.

Environment


PM declares seabed minerals ambition

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands wants to be the country that is at the forefront of the seabed minerals sector, declared Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Environment


Huge turnout expected for At Sea, Sail Out Rally against deep sea mining

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

The organisers of the At Sea, Sail Out Rally are anticipating a “huge turnout of people” at the event tomorrow.

Environment


‘We’re fighting to protect our people’ - Water petition tabled in Parliament

Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament

Ngatangiia MP Tukaka Ama tabled the ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition opposing the incoming water tariffs in Parliament yesterday, and reiterated that it was their job to hear the voices of their people.

Environment


Leaks and wastage persist, says Rarotonga water authority 

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

The issue of high-water leaks and wastage remain a pressing concern, despite the heavy downpour earlier this month that replenished the water intakes across the island.

Environment


Cook Islands hosts world’s largest marine minerals gathering

Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Over 100 stakeholders and marine minerals experts from all across the globe have gathered for the International Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) 2024 in Rarotonga this week.

Environment


Clean up day sweeps Rarotonga

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National

Rarotonga residents, including children and workers from the private and public sector, took time off school and work to participate in the National Environment Service Clean up the Cook Islands Day yesterday.

Environment


Te Ipukarea Society: Local community to rally against deep seabed mining

Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

The Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) Commissioner appears to be under the false impression that foreign interests are interfering in our domestic issues in regards to the rally against deep seabed mining (DSM).

Environment


Cook Islands and Auckland University discuss collaboration in ocean research

Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Environment, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Seabed Minerals Authority, and the Cook Islands High Commission, recently held a productive meeting with the University of Auckland to explore potential areas of collaboration in ocean research.

Education


Clean up the Cook Islands Day   

Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National

Te Tu’anga Taporoporo National Environment Service (NES) will coordinate its annual ‘Clean Up the Cook Islands Day’ event this Friday, emphasising the importance of environmental action and also to inspire collective action against waste.

Environment


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