Environment
'We were fortunate, thank God'
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
First came the floods. And when the water receded, then came the clean-up.
Alanna comes back from the cold
Saturday 16 November 2019 | Published in Environment
Back with Te Ipukarea Society as conservation programme manager, Alanna Smith tells of her year away studying her Masters degree in New Zealand.
Crown Law assisting with legal advice into diesel spill enquiry
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The investigation into the diesel oil spillage at Avatiu harbour caused by a rupture in the Pacific Energy fuel pipeline, is still in progress, says Port Authority general manager Nooroa Tou.
Cooks at risk from disasters
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Cook Islands ranks among the world’s worst affected in terms of casualties and people impacted by disasters, the European Commission says. It names Cook Islands as one of the badly-affected Pacific nations.
What's good for people is good for the planet
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Published in Environment
There is a growing demand from consumers in the Cook Islands for businesses to be more environmentally friendly.
Where do the turtles come from?
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Drive for new research to better understand endangered sea turtles, reports Anneka Brown.
Just a spoonful of metal makes the machine go down
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The new industrial glass crusher was damaged in its first run thanks to negligence at a Rarotonga resort.
Getting ready for climate crisis
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Cook Islands has been granted $1.6 million to expand ongoing work on climate change related projects and programmes.
Outer islands get biosecurity officers
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
As a way of ensuring that Cook Islands border is protected, outer island agriculture officers are undergoing a special training to be part of the biosecurity team.
Dialogue on sustainable oceans
Monday 4 November 2019 | Published in Environment
A discussion on Cook Islands approaches to international engagement to secure sustainable oceans will be held today.
Tamariki talk about tuitui
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Published in Environment
At the Takitumu preschool this term, the three- and four-year-olds are learning all about seeds.
Glass crusher for Rarotonga's landfill
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Rarotonga’s landfull has been waiting for years for a suitable glass crusher. Now, Rarotonga’s landfill will finally be cleared of glass bottles.
Keep calm and go birdwatching
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Published in Environment
It’s that time of year again for the Bird of the Year Competition!
Fuel company defends delay to locate harbour diesel spill
Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Pacific Energy insists it has the right technology to located pipeline leaks, after criticism over how long it has taken to dig up a stretch of the main road near the harbour.
Safety commitment for fishing crews Protection on the high seas
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Henry Puna has pledged to promote the implementation of a key fishing vessel safety treaty known as the Cape Town Agreement of 2012.
Protecting our future by sustainable tourism
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Published in Environment
Earlier this year two environmental studies students from Sweden visited the Cook Islands to do some research on sustainable tourism, as a part of their studies. They found few tourism operators were actually aware of the Cook Islands Sustainable Tourism Development Policy Framework and Goals.
Environment Service boss uses project funding for $65,000 truck
Saturday 19 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A “luxury vehicle” purchased by the National Environment Service for its director has now been transferred to the Queen’s Representative.
$500k fine or jail for oil spill
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Fuel company Pacific Energy has built concrete casings around the exposed fuel pipeline by Avatiu harbour, to lessen the risk of another leak.
Cooks joins fight to protect plants
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
In a bid to protect plants from pests in the Cook Islands, the Ministry of Agriculture has endorsed the International Year of Plant 2020.
Fresh calls against seabed mining
Wednesday 16 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The Democratic Party is supporting a call for a 10-year moratorium on any seabed mining activity because there are just too many unknowns about the seabed and long-term impact of mining it.