Environment
Film highlights solar energy aims
Monday 27 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands policy aiming for 100 per cent renewable solar energy by 2020, is expected to gain worldwide attention once a 90-minute feature documentary called Solarwind is released.
Little asbestos in Raromart,says the owner
Monday 27 August 2018 | Published in Environment
After a story in CINews last week regarding the discovery of asbestos in the remains of the burned-out Raromart building, owner Don Carlaw wants to clarify just how little of the potentially deadly substance was actually found.
Beach clean makes an impact
Monday 27 August 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environmental and conservation issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
Volunteer assists with Marae Moana planning
Friday 24 August 2018 | Published in Environment
A Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) volunteer is working to help the Cook Islands with Marae Moana by researching information for the drafting of marine spatial planning procedures.
Help keep our beaches clean
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands environmental service group Friends of the Environment has been cleaning up the beach at Matavera for more than 10 years. Now they’re reaching out to the public to join them in keeping all the beaches on Rarotonga clean.
Host of exhibits at new eco-centre
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The soon to be opening Discover – Marine & Wildlife Eco-Centre in Arorangi will have a blend of exhibits from the former Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa plus some new exhibits not seen before, with a focus on wildlife and environmental education.
Picton Castle back in home port
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands-registered sailing vessel Picton Castle has returned to her official home port of Avatiu in Rarotonga this week, some three years after her last visit here in 2015.
Raromart Asbestos removed
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Asbestos discovered in the burned-out Raromart building has been removed and handled in accordance with national guidelines, says National Environment Service director Joseph Brider.
Te Mato Vai live work sites off limits to public
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Te Mato Vai (TMV) work sites, including access roads leading up to the current ‘live’ work sites at Turangi, Avana, Matavera, Avatiu, Tupapa and Papua, are off limits to the general public for health and safety reasons.
Met Service loses asbestos
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The old asbestos roof in the balloon shed at the Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been removed and replaced with a new roof.
NES decision 'coincidental'
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Environment
National Environment Service (NES) director Joseph Brider says that the timing of his organisation’s decision to change the terms of a proposal to bury concrete left over from the Raromart fire near the site after photos taken by CINews showed hazardous waste also being buried there was “coincidental”.
Sailors join fight against plastic pollution
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Published in Environment
This is a weekly column supplied by Te Ipukarea Society.
Organic expertise wins local growers official recognition
Saturday 18 August 2018 | Published in Environment
A number of organic farmers gained organic certification at an award ceremony held at the Ministry of Agriculture last night. The awards were presented by Agriculture associate minister Patrick Arioka.
Agriculture faces worker shortage
Friday 17 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Labour shortages affecting agriculture in the Cook Islands were among issues discussed during a four-day programme promoting the saving of non-hybrid open pollinated seed, held at the Ministry of Agriculture this week.
Ship's arrival signals busy time at the port
Friday 17 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Activity at the port of Avatiu increased dramatically yesterday following the return of the Tahitian vessel Tahiti Nui at around 7am.
Prison garden to go organic
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Environment
A certified organic plot in the prison grounds is almost ready to be planted, says first officer in the support division of the prison service, Tutai Kopa.
Luxury yacht's history dates to 1916
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The 102-year-old sailing yacht Joseph Conrad has made a spectacular addition to the line-up of yachts at Avatiu Harbour this week.
Local variety seeds way of the future
Thursday 16 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Saving seeds from traditional non-hybrid plants is the only way forward, environmentally, financially and for the health of the nation, says Fijian-based Ministry of Agriculture seed researcher and plant health field consultant Mani Mua.
Raromart waste about face
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) has confirmed that there was no approval given to a contractor clearing away the charred remains of the Raromart Megastore building to dump waste on a nearby wetland.
Whale centre to reopen, says Hauser
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa, which closed its doors last October, will soon be reopening according to whale researcher Nan Hauser.
