Environment
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.
Taking the lead
Friday 6 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Discovered floating near death, little turtle Ponu was nursed back to health by volunteers – but they thought she’d never be well enough to be released back to the ocean. Now, with a bit of local innovation, Ponu’s carers are daring to hope.
Cook Islands call on world leaders (again) to take action on climate
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The progress towards Paris agreement initiated four years ago will be the key issue in the United Nations Climate Conference in Madrid, Spain.
Turn-on is a turn-off
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Furious Matavera resident Renall Vogel joined anti-chemical group Te Vai Ora Maori yesterday to protest government turning on the taps of the new filtered water intakes.
Concern over battery farm
Monday 25 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Environmental group asks about plans for toxic chemicals in batteries.
Environment leader joins Obama talks
Monday 25 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Barack and Michelle Obama to discuss progress and opportunities in the Pacific. Cook Islands environmental leader Jackie Rongo says she is humbled at being invited to join an Obama Foundation leadership programme.
An excited wait for the mystery orchid to flower
Saturday 23 November 2019 | Published in Environment
Local church youth group Pathfinders hiked up the Takitumu Conservation Area this week to learn about both native and introduced plants.
