Environment
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.
Resuable bottles protect paradise
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Environment
Single use plastics are one of major contributors to the waste we generate in the Cook Islands.
World of discovery in Arorangi
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Discover – Marine & Wildlife Eco-Centre in Arorangi has opened its doors to the public after a grand opening on Wednesday.
Making a real difference through TIS
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environment and conservation matters of concern to the Cook Islands.
Environmental health a challenge
Saturday 29 December 2018 | Published in Environment
One of the great ironies of our time is that what we do in pursuit of money puts undue pressure on the environment, but restoring the health of our environment costs money too.
Water intake on temporary bypass
Friday 28 December 2018 | Published in Environment
The Matavera water intake is on a temporary bypass while intake upgrades are taking place under Te Mato Vai.
End in sight for two TMV intakes
Thursday 27 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Construction at the Avana and Turangi intake sites is progressing well and expected to be complete by the end of April 2019, the project management unit for the project says.
Waste management 14 per cent of landfill waste is disposable nappies
Monday 24 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Discarded disposable diapers (nappies) make up about 14 per cent of the waste at the Arorangi landfill, revealed a survey conducted by Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Energy project payments delayed
Saturday 22 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Delays by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in making payments to the contractor working on the Cook Islands renewable energy project will not delay the ambitious venture.
Marae Moana marine park becomes 'a real thing'
Thursday 20 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Recently Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce president Tangata Fletcher Melvin, had a conversation with Marae Moana director Jacqui Evans that changed the way he understands the marine park.
Positive view of fishing meeting
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Yesterday was the last day of the annual meeting of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), more commonly known as the Tuna Commission, and the Cook Islands delegation is confident of some positive outcomes.
Resource protection a vital issue
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
“The Cook Islands’ resources can be accessed by anyone if there is not legislation in place to protect them.”
Seabed meetings move to Mangaia
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Environment
The community on the island of Mangaia was the first in the Pa Enua (outer islands) to receive the latest seabed minerals update presentation on Wednesday last week, in the meeting house in the main village of Oneroa.
Island residents urged to save water, despite rain
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Rarotonga is now on a Level 3 water warning for drought, says Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Survey gives insight into litter habits
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Infrastructure Cook Islands waste management staff have carried out a survey for the past seven months to get more information on Rarotonga’s littering habits.
