Environment
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.
Avarua boat ramp ready
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Work on rebuilding the boat ramp at Avarua Harbour has now been all but completed, with the final load of dredged material removed a week ago and the last two mooring blocks due to be installed in the coming week.
Tour operators onboard for better safety standards
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Recent concerns raised regarding the dangers of increased aqua tourism activity at Avaavaroa passage seem to have now led to real progress, with the passing of official legislation the final goal.
Rare absence from port for Tiare Taporo
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Notably absent from the port of Avatiu at present is a vessel which at one point threatened to become a permanent fixture after being left immobile at the wharf for almost two years.
It's time to consider our environment
Saturday 4 August 2018 | Published in Environment
With elections season quietening down, and Te Maeva Nui coming towards the end, now is a good time for us as Cook Islands people to think about reducing our impact on our environment, especially when we celebrate special occasions.
Spatial planning further step for Marae Moana
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Marae Moana Technical Advisory Group is preparing to meet to discuss marine spatial planning procedures for the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Join the battle against plastic bottles
Saturday 28 July 2018 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is working on a new campaign called “Plastic Battle.”
Ponia decision at month's end
Thursday 26 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
A decision on suspended Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia is expected to be reached by the end of this month.
A major win for TIS
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Published in Environment
As Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is a non-government organisation, a common question asked is where does the Society get their funding.
Prospects for aquaculture reviewed
Saturday 21 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
About 30 people attended the Ministry of Marine Resources’ three-day consultation on the Cook Islands Aquaculture Development Plan which ended on Thursday.
Engineers check ocean outfall option
Monday 16 July 2018 | Published in Environment
A team of coastal engineers from Australia visited Rarotonga last week to help with the collection of data on nearshore ocean currents and water mixing processes outside the lagoon, as a part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai (MTVKTV) project.
Suwarrow documentary a hit at AGM
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
Manuae pa'ua at risk of over- harvest: MMR
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) stands behind its recent recommendation for no more harvesting of pa’ua (giant clams) in Manuae.
Tamaariki off to turtle workshop
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Ariki Adventures managing director Jules Tamaariki will represent the Cook Islands in a sea turtles conservation workshop in Suva, Fiji next week.
New director general for FFA acknowledged
Monday 9 July 2018 | Published in Environment
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has congratulated Dr Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen on being appointed the next Director General of the Forum Fisheries Agency.
