Environment
Littering dangerous in many ways
Monday 18 July 2016 | Published in Environment
Recycling is not very feasible here as we don't have recycling machinery, and there is barely any space for landfills to store general rubbish. It is also very expensive to send our recyclables back to where they came from.
Biodiversity workshop gains support
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Environment
The MINISTER for National Environment Services (NES) Kiriau Turepu has acknowledged the high level of support and the large number of participants at a workshop for the Development of Cook Islands 5th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2016-2025.
Boost for organic farming
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Environment
A COMMITTEE formed to oversee the activities of organic farmers on Rarotonga held its first meeting two weeks ago.
Algae removal project in limbo
Wednesday 8 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
THE BID to scrap algae from the weed-infested Muri lagoon using an excavator is in limbo.
FAO to discuss weedkiller options
Tuesday 7 June 2016 | Published in Environment
EXPERTS from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) will be in the Cook Islands this August to discuss alternatives for the controversial weedkiller paraquat.
TIS focuses on environmental education
Saturday 30 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society focus on environmental education for youth
TIS submits tuna initiative
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society has submitted an initiative calling for a more robust sustainable tuna fisheries policy in the Pacific to the Forum Secretariat, as a part of their Framework for Pacific Regionalism.
Composting toilet really does the job...
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Ikurangi Eco Retreat is leading the way in sustainability with its use of modern composting toilets created by Australian company, Nature Loo.
Machines boost taro production
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Agriculture Cook Islands is keeping a close eye on the use of Chinese-donated agricultural machinery that was distributed around the Pa Enua last year.
Busy lead-up to school workshop
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Students from five of the southern group islands are on Rarotonga for a week-long workshop coordinated by the National Environment Service (NES) Ridge-to-Reef project and the Resilience of Island Communities to Climate Change (SRICC) project.
Agencies updated on complex convention
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Biosecurity Services Cook Islands yesterday hosted a workshop based on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species (CITES) at the Agriculture office in Arorangi.
Chance to mine mineral knowledge
Thursday 14 April 2016 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) is seeking a suitable Cook Islander to take up a short-term training opportunity in Wellington, New Zealand.
Seabed Act review underway
Wednesday 13 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has taken a further step in its efforts to develop a sustainable world class regulatory framework for deep sea mineral activities in the massive Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
More strength for fisheries surveillance
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) worked on strengthening its commitment to the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA) last week.
Public servants can join in - PSC
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Public servants wanting to join Friday’s anti-purse seining protest march have every right to do so under the Cook Islands Constitution, says Public Service commissioner Russell Thomas.
Fishing issue prompts protest
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Hundreds of people are expected to take to the Avarua main road this Friday to protest the government entering into a purse seining agreement with the European Union and demonstrate opposition to the widely unpopular commercial fishing method in Cook Islands waters.
NES reviews Muri algae removal report
Tuesday 12 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) is reviewing a report submitted by the Chamber of Commerce on the pilot project to remove algae from Muri lagoon.
Mites to eradicate African invader
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Environment
The Spathodea campanulata also commonly known as the African tulip tree is a large tree that can reach around 17 metres in height.
New marine resources bill drafted
Monday 11 April 2016 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is working on finalising the draft Marine Resources Bill and Marine Zones Bill which are expected to replace the Marine Resources Act 2005.
Growers plan harvest festival
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
In a bid to bolster trade in both the tourism and agriculture sectors, the Cook Islands Growers’ Association is planning the Te Mou Enua Festival next year.
