Environment
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.
$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.
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.
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.
Oriental fruit flies in a sticky situation
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The number of oriental fruit flies (OFFs) that are responsible for destroying fruits and vegetables with a host range of over 117 species has dramatically reduced to singular digits.
Marine park research underway
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Researchers investigating the Cook Islands Marine Park are well into their expedition.
Consultation crucial for solar project
Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Members of the Pukapuka community are looking forward to having more solar power in the future, but leaders are emphasising the community needs to have the final say.
ADB funds solar project
Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands will receive the largest portion of a solar scheme in the Pacific by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Seabed mining prospects good
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Seabed mining prospects in the Pacific was the subject of a recent presentation by former Minister for Minerals and Natural Resources Tom Marsters.
New solar options at Raro Aircon
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Environment
It is a case of simple economics and caring for the environment that is leading airconditioning and refrigeration experts Raro Aircon.
Elephant plan turned down
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The ministry of agriculture has turned down an application made by the Auckland Zoo to host two juvenile elephants for a quarantine period in the Cook Islands.