Environment
Noted scientist applauds Marae Moana
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Alan Friedlander is currently chief scientist for National Geographic’s Pristine Seas Project, an initiative that focusses on marine protection and raising awareness about why it’s necessary. The project is National Geographic’s largest initiative dedicated to environmental preservation. Friedlander has produced more than 100 scientific publications, 25 book chapters, 10 documentaries, and numerous articles that have been influential in his field. He currently heads the Fisheries Ecology Research Lab at the University of Hawaii.
Papua traffic limited to walkers
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The public access restriction caused by Te Mato Vai Stage 2 water intake upgrade work has been lifted on the Papua intake, waterfall site and Papua end of the cross-island walk in Vaimaanga.
Koutu Nui renews tourism concerns
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Koutu Nui has raised renewed concerns about the social and environmental impact from the blooming tourism industry in the Cook Islands.
New seabed minerals laws on way
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands government intends to table new legislation relating to seabed minerals activities in December.
Muri study results out soon
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project team (PMU) are preparing to release the results of their extensive environmental investigations this week.
Renewing PM's pledge to oceans
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Published in Environment
This week, Kevin Iro is representing the Cook Islands at the Our Ocean Conference in Indonesia, a meeting of prominent leaders, ocean advocates, scientists, businesspeople, funders, scientists, non-profit organisations, and advocates from all over the world.
Jarvis reels in a whopping 64kg yellowfin
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Angler Richard Jarvis reeled in the heaviest fish, a 64.3 kg yellow fin tuna during the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) sponsored fishing competition held last Saturday.
Chance to have a say on Marae Moana
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The tiny team working to give Marae Moana life is, until next week, inviting feedback from the public about what ocean-based activities need managing and how much.
Understanding Marae Moana
Wednesday 24 October 2018 | Published in Environment
Surveys commissioned by the team managing Marae Moana reveal that little is known within the Cook Islands community about the marine park covering our whole ocean - what it is, what it means, and why it matters. Respondents under the age of 17 were more aware than all other age groups, reflecting the success of school visits and sessions at Lagoon Day.
Drain work will help protect road
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Environment
A maintenance crew was busy for most of Thursday, working to clear a blocked drain on the rocky bank leading down to the lagoon.
Gym joins fight against plastic
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Fitness fanatic Geoffrey Halston is leading the way in the fight against single-use plastic water bottles by banning them at his gym, Tumuora CrossFit, in Arorangi.
TIS attends meeting in Belgium
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environment and conservation matters of interest to the Cook Islands. This article is based on a longer article by Patricia Zurita, chief executive of BirdLife.
Marae Moana still a step ahead
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Environment
At the UN General Assembly meeting recently the United Kingdom’s government challenged the world to protect 30 per cent of all oceans before 2030.
Step closer climate fund accreditation
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) board will consider Cook Islands’ application for accreditation of Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) as a nationally accredited entity, deputy prime minister Mark Brown has confirmed.
French Navy ship in port
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The French Navy patrol vessel Arago arrived at the Port of Avatiu yesterday on a visit that will end on October 4.
Message not getting through about waste
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Environment
Litter and waste is getting worse in many public areas of Rarotonga with more than 1000 kilograms of rubbish being collected up in a recent two-day clean-up.
Less plastic for the Pacific
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The Eat Less Plastic (ELP) team, who were recently in the Cook Islands, have continued their mission from Rarotonga to Beveridge Reef, Niue and Tonga.
Court win on purse seine claim
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The Court of Appeal has upheld the claim by the Aronga Mana of Te Au O Tonga and Te Ipukarea Society against the government regarding the European Union agreement for purse seine fishing in Cook Islands waters.
Raemaru trek goes digital
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The popular Raemaru trek is going digital as part of World Tourism Day.
Water safety in the spotlight
Monday 1 October 2018 | Published in Environment
Rules and regulations around tourism operators are coming, says director of Destination Development Cook Islands Tourism Metua Vaiimene, “and we must get ready as a community and as operators for this by adopting a culture of compliance now”.
