Environment
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
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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.
Tuna experts sceptical of Japanese move
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Tuna experts are sceptical of Japanese government’s impending proposal to seek an increase in fishing quotas for Pacific bluefin.
Whale season off to slow start
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Environment
October, Rarotonga’s resident whale expert Nan Hauser says the mighty marine mammals should now “start to pour in, in greater numbers”.
Revealing look into the nature of our rubbish
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Have you ever been curious about what is in our litter?
Ariki unhappy with Avana plan
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The House of Ariki is not happy with the proposed development at Avana Point as the group comprising high chiefs fear it may destroy historical sites in the area.
Cook Islands at conservation workshop
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Last month the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) held an interactive workshop on project development, management and leadership over an intensive 14 days in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Climate change meeting to resume
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Consultations on the development of a National Climate Change Policy and Cook Islands Country Programme under the Green Climate Fund will resume next week.
