Environment
Mauke petitions against purse seining
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A petition begun circulating yesterday on the island of Mauke that hopes to persuade Prime Minister Henry Puna to stop purse seining in the Cook Islands.
Pacific flavour
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand’s celebrated chef Robert Oliver (in white) enjoys Cook Islands cuisine by the lagoon with locals, including Tua Pitman (right).
Fishing with Geoff Thomas
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A well-known name in the world of fishing was in the Cook Islands to film a segment for his television series this week.
Whale spotting an exact science
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Environment
At least 20 whales have frolicked on the shores of the Cook Islands this month.
No progress at Turangi site
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Environment
There has been no progress made to date in the clean up of the former recycling site in Turangi.
PM cautious on EU deal
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna has expressed concerns with the proposed fisheries partnership agreement between the Cook Islands and the European Union.
Shore officers train for safety
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Environment
It takes a lot of efficient manpower to offload a shipment of fuel and this cargo must be handled with the utmost care.
Accused takes plea bargain
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Whale researcher Nan Hauser, pictured here with some of her research equipment, helped raise the profile of the Cook Islands again in a recent 60 Minutes interview.
60 Minutes interview 'an honour'
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands ‘whale lady’ Nan Hauser was recently interview for CBS’s 60 Minutes by TV journalist Scott Pelley.
Aitutaki fights back against fruit fly
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The Oriental fruit fly eradication programme on Aitutaki was started on July 29.
Diesel-powered research trip questioned
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Marine park researchers have been questioned about their carbon footprint following an expedition to survey areas of Cook Islands waters.
CITC praised for Lagoon Day support
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Environment
CITC was a major sponsor of Lagoon Day 2013 and the company has made a conscious effort to be environment friendly.
Local gains marine park knowledge
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A local youth got up close and personal with the marine park during a recent survey trip on research vessel Plan B.
Speaking out on the marine park
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Environment
More than 300 people had their say on the marine park at Lagoon Day last month.
Pacific input needed on seabed minerals
Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands and other Pacific nations should have more involvement with the international body for seabed minerals, says local lawyer Alex Herman.
$10 million for lagoon protection
Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully announced yesterday his government will invest extra funds towards an on-going residential sanitation programme in the Muri/Avana area.
Purse seine device found on Manuae
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A device from a large purse seine vessel that is not licenced to fish in the Cooks wound up on the shores of Manuae.
Research team surveys reefs
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The research team currently surveying some of the southern Cook Islands coral reefs polished up on their skills in Aitutaki early into the voyage.
Company qualifies for solar projects
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Two Japanese companies tendered for solar projects in three islands in the northern group, but only one meets the requirements.
Where are all the fish?
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The 6000 fish that were part of the Lagoon Day 2013 have all found different but appropriate final resting places.