Environment
Te Ipukarea Society: Students raise awareness for the Kōiti habitat
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s Environmental Column is written by Gabriella Napa, a budding journalist and writer of Youth Media Cook Islands.
Public input sought on draft plan for turtles and marine life
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands National Environment Service’s draft Environment Management Plan for the southern sea passages of Rarotonga, which focuses on addressing matters such as turtle conservation, is expected to be released by the end of June.
Government agencies team up to streamline building permit process
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
In a move aimed at streamlining the building permit approval process, new homeowners will no longer need to submit four copies of their building plans.
Cook Islands aims for final agreement on plastic treaty
Monday 27 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands is hopeful for a final agreement on a new global treaty to fight plastic pollution with a focus on upstream measures to limit production and control hazardous chemicals.
Te Ipukarea Society: Parrot pandemonium- Celebrating the world’s most talkative birds
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Have you ever been under a tree full of parrots, and heard the noise they make? If you have, you would understand why a group of parrots is also known as a pandemonium!
Rarotonga resort prioritises sustainability to meet eco- conscious tourist demands
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Features, Go Local, National, Tourism
A Rarotonga-based resort is participating in a German-funded green hydrogen project to reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable for environmentally conscious tourists.
Government invests $400,000 in Tupapa Clinic asbestos removal
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
The asbestos removal project for the Tupapa Clinic will cost $400,000 and is expected to be completed by August of this year.
Three schools rise to the challenge at Highland Paradise Cultural Competition
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Environment, Features, National, Weekend
About a hundred students and parents of Apii Takitumu, Apii Arorangi and Te Uki Ou participated in the annual Highland Paradise Cultural Competition yesterday.
NES to strengthen environmental data reporting in proposed bill
Wednesday 22 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service (NES) is proposing a new Environment Bill to improve data reporting, strengthen its role as a permitting authority and update regulations for a changing environment.
Te Ipukarea Society: The mysteries of the Pacific Starlings
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Have you ever been for a walk in the forest and been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a smokey dark grey bird with pale yellow eyes? If you have, you may have been looking at the shy and hard to find ‘Ī’oi or Rarotonga starling.
Vaimaanga residents sought for input on turtle tour operations
Wednesday 15 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
A community consultation for residents in Vaimaanga and stakeholders, including traditional leaders and landowners, will be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 16, at 6pm at the Vaimaanga Meeting House
$4 million investment aims to end Aitutaki’s water supply struggles
Monday 13 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
An Aitutaki resident believes government investment in water management alongside responsible water usage by residents is key to solving the island’s water supply issues.
Avaavaroa turtles ‘more camera-friendly’ than neighbours
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Fun fact! Did you know that the facial patterns seen on a turtle’s face are unique to that specific turtle? Similar to how your fingerprint are unique to you.
Ra’ui placed in lagoon for Tongareva’s ‘homecoming’
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
A ra’ui has been placed in the southern part of the lagoon for Tongareva’s homecoming event to be held in December 2025.
Cook Islands reiterates commitment to ocean conservation
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Cook Islands’ efforts and ongoing commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable ocean management was highlighted by Prime Minister Mark Brown at a global conference.
Organic farmers fear water tariffs could threaten food security
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
The proposed water tariffs could cripple the Cook Islands’ agricultural supply, warns Natura Kuki Airani (NKA), the Cook Islands organic movement.
Cook Islands lead call for stronger ocean science at UN Conference
Wednesday 1 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
“You cannot manage what you cannot measure,” said Prime Minister Mark Brown at the Ocean Decade Conference held in Barcelona, Spain, last month.
National Environment Service partners with Monash University to strengthen environmental protections
Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Enhancing Cook Islands capacity and learning opportunities when it comes to science, environment and legal policy is at the core of a partnership between the National Environment Service (NES) and Monash University in Australia.
Te Ipukarea Society: School holiday programmes dive deep into ecology
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Over the last week of the school holiday period, Te Ipukarea Society and Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau have combined efforts to run their respective youth programmes Mata Nātura and ‘Ātui’anga Ki Te Tango (AKTT).
Te Ipukarea Society: Earth Day 2024- Cook Islands champions plastic reduction goals
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This coming Monday marks the 54th year recognising ‘Earth Day’. This is an event celebrated on April 22 every year to raise awareness on issues important to the health of our environment.
