Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Environment
The three day Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific Phase 2 programme will see those taking part review the findings of their walk through energy audit exercises today.
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Environment
An enterprising carpenter in Rarotonga has developed an innovative housing solution that he says is economical and good for the planet.
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands are playing host to a three-day workshop on phase two of promoting energy efficiency in the Pacific.
Tuesday 24 September 2013 | Published in Environment
A three day energy audit training workshop began yesterday as part of the second phase of Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (PEEP 2).
Saturday 21 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Amidst the general rabble of four, five and six graders at the Takitumu School a well looked after nursery was ceremoniously opened yesterday.
Saturday 21 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Students from Titikaveka Preschool visited the aquaponics centre in Titikaveka on Friday to learn about different ways to grow plants.
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Over 1000 kilogrammes of rubbish was collected between the Nikao seawall and Avatiu wharf for Clean up the World day on Friday.
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands was among the 22 member countries of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) to attend a workshop to discuss and deliberate on the international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPM) recently.
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Around 70 staff members from CITC collected more than 700kg of rubbish during Clean Up the World day on Friday.
Saturday 14 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Local schools and businesses were sweeping the coastline looking for rubbish yesterday.
Friday 13 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Today is ‘Clean Up the World’ day in the Cooks.
Friday 13 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Volunteers are helping to keep the Cooks clean as part of Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative’s ‘Rubbish Roundup’ – and organisers say the more helping hands the better.
Monday 9 September 2013 | Published in Environment
The Friday assembly at Avatea School was full of laughter and applause on August 30 as the year 7 and 8 students showcased their movies and presentations to an engaged school audience.
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna added his signature to a document yesterday at the Pacific Leaders Forum that hopes to demonstrate the region’s commitment to climate change.
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced a $5 million initiative to help the Cook Islands and four other low-lying Pacific countries vulnerable to water shortages.
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna made an impassioned plea for global action against climate change yesterday.
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Environment
A call for volunteers who are willing to get their hands dirty has been issued by the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI) – and prizes are up for grabs.
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Schools in the Cooks will be joining forces to clean up local waterways this month.
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Twenty entries were received for the Cook Islands Marine Park logo competition in which the winner will be awarded $500.
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Around half of households that have applied for the government’s water tank subsidy have had their applications approved, according to a report issued last month.