Environment
NZ visit to build seabed minerals sector capacity
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Seabed Minerals commissioner, Paul Lynch, new director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna, Crown counsel Alex Herman and chief financial controller for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation Allan Jensen paid a visit to Wellington last month.
What value do we put on Earth?
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands has enjoyed, or suffered, depending on how you look at it, massive growth in the past 30 years. Tourism numbers continue to rise, while infrastructure struggles to cope. This article, based on one taken from the resilience.org website, provides some stark warnings about what to expect if growth continues unchecked. It may be useful for Cook Islands decision makers who want to learn about the consequences of our endless search for economic growth and for people looking for ways of doing things differently.
The ocean-beach clean-up day
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
The Ocean Beach Clean-Up Day at the coastal and sea area around Trader Jacks last Friday afternoon, amassed 280 kilograms of trash.
Adaptation programme reaches Aitutaki
Friday 8 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Adaptation Fund Cook Islands programme – aimed at strengthening national and local capacity for monitoring and decision making to reduce risks associated with climate change - launched its first outreach in Aitutaki last month.
Great turnout for Muri replanting
Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Volunteers turned up in force to replant shrubs and trees at Muri Beach alongside Nukupure Park on Monday afternoon until later that evening.
NGO comments on draft bill
Monday 4 March 2019 | Published in Environment
This week marks the deadline for submitting comments on the draft Seabed Minerals Bill 2019 before it is reviewed and tabled in Parliament.
Landfill project to attract extra workers for ICI
Monday 4 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The upgrade of the Rarotonga Resource Recovery Centre is expected to draw attention and get people to fill a number of vacant positions at the landfill.
Internships for young Cook Islanders
Monday 4 March 2019 | Published in Environment
After the successful completion of Jessie Tepora Nicholson’s internship earlier this year, Te Ipukarea Society has now employed Charlee McLean as an intern for a two-month period. Charlee is from Vaimaanga, and went to school at Avarua Primary, spending four years of high school in Perth, Australia before returning home to Rarotonga.
Join in and help with Muri Beach replanting
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Muri Environment Care (MEC) is inviting the Ngatangiia community to join in the beach-planting exercise on Monday March 4 at 4.30 pm.
Climate change video comp for Pacific
Saturday 2 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Pacific Islands have been some of the first countries in the world to bear the brunt of damaging effects from climate change.
NES provides waste disposal signs
Friday 22 February 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) handed over waste disposal signs to Punanga Nui Market earlier this week to help with the upkeep of the popular spot.
Fear over seabed minerals law
Sunday 10 February 2019 | Published in Environment
The perception that too much authority may be vested in the minister responsible is among wide-ranging public concerns raised over the controversial draft seabed minerals law.
A month in the life of a TIS intern
Saturday 9 February 2019 | Published in Environment
Jessie Nicholson has been with Te Ipukarea Society for a month and tells us about her experiences.
Ocean training opportunity
Wednesday 6 February 2019 | Published in Environment
A sea training opportunity for Cook Islanders on board exploration vessels in international waters has been confirmed by the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA).
Te Ipukarea Society: How we (bank) roll!
Saturday 2 February 2019 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is the longest serving, proactive, non-government environmental organisation in the Cook Islands. The society was formed in 1996 to help look after our natural heritage and provide the iti tangata with more of a voice on issues that impact our environment. TIS is a membership-based organisation made up of individual, family, and corporate members, who desire a sustainable, healthy and beautiful environment.
Why we need birds (far more than they need us)
Saturday 26 January 2019 | Published in Environment
This article is adapted from a Birdlife International article by Jessica Law. Te Ipukarea Society is the Birdlife partner for the Cook Islands.
Going greener for tourists
Friday 25 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Muri Beach Club Hotel is going greener by introducing a range of new environmentally friendly toiletries for its guests.
Explorer interest in seabed minerals
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Seabed Minerals Commissioner, Paul Lynch, has confirmed that there are industries who have shown their interest to explore the Cook Islands seabed and see if it is commercially viable.
TIS intern following her passion
Sunday 13 January 2019 | Published in Environment
My name is Jessie Tepora Nicholson. I am a descendent of the Pirangi and Apaina bloodlines from Arorangi and Ivirua, Mangaia, respectively, through my mama and papa.
Remedial works planned for Muri beach erosion
Monday 7 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Recent heavy downpours at Nukupure beach in Muri has scoured the coastline once more resulting severe erosion.