Environment
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.
Powering the grid
Tuesday 15 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
With solar power’s shortcomings, the Cooks need more renewable energy options. This week a visiting expert discussed solutions like hydro and wind-power.
Emma Tepaeru Kainuku-Walsh: Why I volunteer
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is a not-for-profit charity that relies on public assistance. Emma Kainuku-Walsh is one of our hard-working volunteers doing environmental education, guiding cross-island walks, and helping in the Takitumu Conservation Area.
Diesel pipe is fixed
Saturday 12 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Repairs to the ruptured Pacific Energy fuel pipeline located on the main road at Avatiu harbour have been completed, ahead of the scheduled arrival of the next fuel tanker ship next month.
Avana Point: Last ditch land swap bid
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Land-owners yesterday offered the lease of a new block of land, in a proposed swap for the Avana Point block whose proposed development has angered thousands of people.
Agriculture steps up fight against rhino-beetles
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Agriculture says early detection and fast emergency response will be necessary to eradicate a new breed of coconut rhinoceros’ beetles.
Avana Point land on sale
Monday 7 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Unproductive meetings with landowners of the Avana Point property have left the New Zealander lessee with no choice but to put the land on the market.
Te Ipukarea Society: Our 'how dare you' story
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Published in Environment
OPINION: Many of us would have heard or seen young climate change activist Greta Thunberg’s “how dare you” speech at the United Nations.
Source of fuel leak is traced
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The rupture in the Pacific Energy fuel pipeline has been identified as at the joint of two pipelines alongside the main road in Avatiu wharf, opposite Temu Okotai’s Pearl Shop.
Protest calls for blood relatives to decide inheritance, not courts
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Protesters will gather outside the High Court tomorrow to oppose the court making decisions on ancestral land matters like the inheritance of adopted children.
Talks to save historic Avana Point
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The family landowners of contested property at Avana Point are seeking to declare the historic area a national reserve.
Digging to find fuel leak
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Pacific Energy has failed to locate the leak in its diesel pipeline from the Avatiu wharf, leaving locals concerned about ongoing smell and environmental damage.
Young people speak up on climate change
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Environment
All eyes are on youth this week as millions of people across the globe carried out strikes to protest against climate change.
Fears of more strandings
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
A second beaked whale was found on Muri’s reef yesterday, raising concern of the potential for many more strandings.
Evans: Why I was replaced
Saturday 28 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Jacqui Evans has spoken out about why the Prime Minister dismissed her from her role as head of the Marae Moana marine reserve.
