Environment
Diesel leak at Avatiu harbour
Thursday 26 September 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The powerful smell of diesel at Avatiu harbour has caused concern that a fuel pipeline is leaking.
'There were many tears of joy'
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Whale researcher Nan Hauser has been helping stranded whales for 30 years, as part of her research.
Brown's 'how dare you' moment
Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Published in Environment
The simple secret behind the big climate story – and why Australia 's climate financing won't work. Lisa Williams reports from New York, for Cook Islands News.
Cooks snubbed at UN
Tuesday 24 September 2019 | Published in Environment
United Nations security guards excluded Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown from a public appearance with other leaders. Lisa Williams reports from the Climate Summit in New York.
Dozens come to aid of beaked whale
Monday 23 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Locals and tourists sprang into action to help a three-metre-long beaked whale that washed into Muri lagoon yesterday.
Appealing the purse seine appeal
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Government and European Union will review their eight-year purse seine fishing agreement in November, before the Privy Council hears an appeal that calls into question whether or not the agreement was entered into properly.
Cementing in eco-certification for our resorts
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Many of you will have now seen the Mana Tiaki “green tick” that newly accredited, eco-conscious tourism operators are now proudly displaying.
Fishing boat runs aground on Rutaki reef
Sunday 22 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
An Ocean Fresh fishing vessel the MV Wairau was grounded on the reef in Rutaki yesterday morning.
Papua New Guinea mining collapse sparks calls for moratorium
Thursday 19 September 2019 | Published in Environment
The collapse of a deep-sea mining project in Papua New Guinea is propelling a regional conversation about a 10-year moratorium on mining, proposed at the Pacific Islands Forum last month.
Purse seine fishing under review
Wednesday 18 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Government and the European Union are conducting a review of the purse seining fisheries agreement, due to be renewed this year.
Sea and Earth Advocate (SEA) Camp
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Last month Te Ipukarea Society hosted a two-day Sea and Earth Advocate (SEA) Camp focused on inspiring more young people to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Cooks clean-up
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Hundreds of locals, tourists and even visiting footballers joined together to Clean Up the Cook Islands yesterday. Some companies and government agencies gave their staff time of work to help with the clean-up. Environment Service senior officer Moana Tetauru said if past years were an indicator, the clean-up could have gathered up as much as five tonnes of garbage.
Big vessels 'steal' fish from Cooks
Saturday 14 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands have been called on to help reform Pacific trans-shipment problems and illicit fishing in our ocean.
Operation to clean up coast
Friday 13 September 2019 | Published in Environment
Beaches and waterways will be under attack today from an army of volunteer environmentalists.
Little Ponu will grow to 150kg
Tuesday 10 September 2019 | Published in Environment
They say, if you love something, set it free. But it’s not so simple for a turtle reared in captivity indoors.
Muri sewage report drives pursuit of clean treatment
Friday 6 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
There’s new hope for both the lagoon and ocean, with a proposal that Muri’s treated sewage could be dispersed on land in the valley behind Turangi.
'Passionate' environment officer denies debris claim
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service has hit back at claims they told accommodation owners to throw rubbish back into the ocean.
New bin collection date to be confirmed
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
New slimline rubbish collections will begin in October or November – if officials can find someone to do them.
Waste crisis as landfill hits capacity
Thursday 5 September 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands rubbish dump in the hills above Aorangi is overflowing with waste and the country is anxious to find an alternative.
Coastal walls to prevent erosion
Wednesday 4 September 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Road workers are shoring up the coastal road in Vaimaanga to prevent it eroding into the sea.
