Environment
Te Ipukarea Society: Young people throw spotlight on Cook Islands' 'boys club' politics
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Published in Environment
Last Friday night at the Rehab bar, the public of Rarotonga was treated to a rare night of satirical comedy theatre.
Employing the 'Four Rs' when considering waste reduction
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Rubbish is becoming a problem in Rarotonga.
Te Ipukarea Society: Wetlands, our giant sponges
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Published in Environment
World Wetlands Day was celebrated this week. This recognises the important habitat wetlands provide for plants and animals that have adapted to these watery environments, including insects, fish and birdlife.
Business ethics? These guys have it in spades
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Published in Environment
The positive response received to Mana Tiaki Eco Certification’s first year of operation confirms the industry’s genuine interest in sustainable tourism for the Cook Islands.
Policing our offshore jurisdiction
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Published in Environment
We all know about Cook Islands’ offshore trusts industry – but there’s another offshore jurisdiction that’s less well-known. It’s the Ministry of Marine Resources offshore division, that oversees the waters of our exclusive economic zone and beyond.
Alanna Smith: Rats! We need to free our islands of these pests
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Published in Environment
OPINION: Eradicating rats from our islands will help birds, marine life, and help communities adapt for the climate crisis, writes Alanna Smith from Te Ipukarea Society.
Much we can do to relieve the suffering in our lagoons
Monday 20 January 2020 | Published in Environment
Rising temperatures and pollution are harming coral and fish populations and causing the gradual deterioration of our lagoon.
Cook Islanders shed tears with bushfire victims
Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The support of Cook Islanders – from Rarotonga to some of the communities most devastated by this summer’s bushfires – has brought tears to Australian eyes.
Funding promise: 'Our ocean of opportunity and value'
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Cook Islands has secured expressions of interests for significant grant funding to support Marae Moana.
PM says oceans campaigner does not deserve prize
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Henry Puna’s criticism comes as oceans conservationist Jacqui Evans donates $100,000 of her award money to set up a charitable foundation. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Fuel company fails to explain diesel spill
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The fuel company at the centre of the diesel leak in Avatiu harbour is stalling investigations into the major spill.
Plastics ban deferred
Saturday 4 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The ban on single-use plastics has been deferred to the next Parliamentary sitting scheduled for next month.
Research team spends festive season at sea
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Seabed minerals voyage looks at reserve area north of Aitutaki.
Protecting our heritage
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is a proactive non-government environment organisation formed to help look after our heritage.
Working together as leaders of real change
Saturday 21 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
So many of our people are doing their best to reduce their eco-footprint.
Keeping our lagoon water safe for swimming – and for living
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Published in Environment
From the vibrant warmth of our Cook Islands lagoons, to the clinical chill of the laboratory, a team of scientists work to ensure our waters are safe for tourists, locals, and most of all for the teeming life that calls them home.
New voyage for Cook Is exploration of deep-sea nodules
Sunday 15 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The deep-sea harvesting of the Cook Island’s cobalt rich nodules isn’t expected to start operation for another five to six years.
Can FADs be turned from BAD to GLAD?
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Published in Environment
Floating objects on the ocean’s surface are a jackpot for fishing. These ocean ‘floaties’ typically mean an increased catch rate, because fish like to take shelter below or feed on smaller fish which gather underneath.
Words don't do justice – but a degree from Cambridge will
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Published in Environment
If someone had told me a few years ago that I would soon be studying at the University of Cambridge, I would have said they didn’t know me very well.
'I'd like to be under the sea'
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
One more lucky Cook Islander is being invited to join the voyage of a lifetime, a research survey of the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone next week.
