Environment
Te Ipukarea Society: Our environment through the eyes of youth
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Much of Te Ipukarea Society’s work is raising awareness about conservation and sustainable environmental practices.
Public gets say in 'national interest' of mining licences
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Concern that seabed mining law change puts national interest ahead of public interest.
Seabed mining is 'greener'
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Cook Islands says its plans to mine the ocean floor to “harvest” polymetallic nodules are the world’s greenest option.
Trees' new lease of life
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Well-loved toa trees in front of Takitumu primary school have been saved from the axe – for now.
Pristine waters' lesson
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Australia High Commissioner says his nation can learn from Cook Islands’ care for ocean.
170-year-old utu trees cleared to widen road
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
For the first time in more than 100 years, natural light grandly shines through the grove of utu trees on the main road Upper Tupapa.
Kids prepare for turtle's release
Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Miracle turtle Ponu is to be released into the wild on Sunday – and our children are determined she won’t face the same threats that kill other turtles.
Beauty of the ocean
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
On World Oceans Day countries around the globe celebrate and honour the ocean, while coming up with ways to protect and restore it to its beautiful natural state.
Cooks should be free to explore – Seabed Minerals Authority
Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Seabed mining is the equivalent of Covid-19 to the health of our ocean, says the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations.
Jean Mason: Tree of mystery, wonder and ghosts
Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Cook Islands Library and Museum curator Jean Mason is passionate about the conservation of trees. She believes that if we can identify trees, especially tupuna trees, they can be pruned to make sure they live on for hundreds of years.
Te Ipukarea Society: Feeling deflated with pool floatie pile up?
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Our kids love inflatable pool toys, but not enough it seems to stop them from doing everything in their power to pop them!
Our favourite tourists are back – the whales!
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Some regular visitors to Cook Islands are back – and earlier than expected. Covid-19 travel restrictions are still keeping tourists away, but the mighty humpbacks have returned.
Dengue: Alternatives to pesticide spraying
Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The escalation of Operation Namu to rid the country of dengue is something we are very grateful for. The commitment shown by Te Marae Ora could mean an end to the current dengue season; reported cases are significantly down.
Anguna-Kamana: 'Restore agriculture's status'
Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Women and young people must be included in farming work during the Covid-19 pandemic, officials say.
Jean Mason: To know our trees is to save them
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Library and Museum curator Jean Mason is passionate about the conservation of trees. She believes that if we can identify trees, especially tupuna trees, they can be pruned to make sure they live on for hundreds of years.
Kelvin Passfield: Seaweed is a good local fertiliser
Saturday 23 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: Fertilise your organic vegetables and help clean up the coastline at the same time.
Getting ready for her journey home
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Musician Kura Happ was amongst Ponu the turtle’s many supporters at the Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre on Monday to witness her flippers being tagged.
Kelvin Passfield : How to survive a pandemic
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: Well it is now looking very much like we have come through the Covid-19 pandemic relatively unscathed, apart from the ongoing economic fall-out of course.
Our dirty harbours
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Volunteers have collected nearly a quarter-tonne of garbage from Avarua harbour.
Conservation calls branch out
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
There is new opposition to big, old trees being cut down or pruned so brutally that they die.
