Environment
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.
Chamber clarifies role in lagoon trial
Saturday 9 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Chamber of Commerce has clarified its role in coordinating a trial to scrap algae in Muri lagoon using an excavator.
Nothing sinister behind missing report says NES
Friday 8 April 2016 | Published in Environment
A person who wrote to CI News complaining of the difficulty of accessing an Environmental Impact Assessment report has been the victim of a member of the public ignoring a “do not remove,” warning, says the National Environment Service (NES).
Second attempt to fight pest vine
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture is doing another round of tests on Rarotonga to control the mile-a-minute vine that is choking bush and plantations around the island.
Pioneering research involves Cook Islands
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Environment
Pioneering scientific research to examine the value of organic farming over chemical agriculture for good soil health and climate resilience in the Pacific region will start in May.
Algae removal trial a success
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The trial to scrape algae out of Muri lagoon using an excavator has been a success, says Chamber of Commerce president Stephen Lyon.
Famed actor joins fight to protect oceans
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Environment
This week the high profile actor’s foundation announced it is donating almost $NZ1.5 million to help finance the first-ever “debt for oceans conservation swap,” which will benefit ocean protection efforts in the Seychelles, a tiny African nation of 115 small islands in the Indian Ocean off of East Africa.