Environment
Seeing red
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Environment
National Environment Service (NES) manager Vavia Tangatataia personally inspected T&M Heather’s sand mining project at Blackrock on Friday, and gave it the all-clear.
Sand mining project going ahead
Monday 17 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service is satisfied T&M Heather’s sand mining project is no longer in breach of environmental standards, despite recent concerns over red soil.
NES sees red in mining project
Friday 14 June 2013 | Published in Environment
T&M Heather has been accused of filling a hole at Blackrock with red soil after being ordered not to by the National Environment Service (NES).
Oriental fruit fly causes ban
Wednesday 12 June 2013 | Published in Environment
They may be 8 millimetres in length but the oriental fruit fly is the most destructive fruit fly species.
Pest causes fruit, vege ban
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The oriental fruit fly is now widespread across the islands of Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Sand mining project resumed
Tuesday 11 June 2013 | Published in Environment
A project by T&M Heather in Blackrock has resumed after being stopped by the National Environment Service (NES).
Customers still opt for plastic
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Environment
CITC raised more than $200 for Lagoon Day by having customers pay for plastic bags on Wednesday.
Progress for tutaka sites
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Sites in Panama and Avana, which were identified during the recent tutaka, have been part of discussions that have taken place between the Environment and Health ministries over the past month.
Fishing comp reels in 442kg
Monday 10 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The annual fishing competition for the Don Beer Memorial Trophy was postponed due to strong winds and high seas.
Isolation keeps island pristine
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Palmerston has an extremely beautiful coral reef, lagoon and islets.
Plight of the Maratea
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The Humphead Wrasse, locally known as maratea, is an iconic coral reef fish which is in serious decline worldwide.
Customary conservation zones
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The Koutu Nui has recommended zoning local jurisdictional boundaries within the national Marine Park to allow for conservation under customary law.
Palmerston embraces Marine Park
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Today is World Oceans Day, an event that has been running globally since 2002 and was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2009.
Scientist explains island's reef health
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Environment
A local scientist says the time lapse since the last cyclone and the relatively low human activity on Palmerston are likely reasons for Palmerston’s healthy reef.
SeaSketch demonstrated
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Palmerston Islanders are more informed than most people on Rarotonga about the computer mapping and consultation programme SeaSketch.
Toa fuel project stopped by NES
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Environment
A swipe card facility is being built at Toa Petroleum for wholesale fuel customers, but the project has been stopped by the National Environment Service (NES).
New fees at waste facility
Friday 7 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Prices are doubling for those who bring their waste direct to the rubbish dump – a move that will mostly impact businesses.
Call for eco-friendly vendors
Thursday 6 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Punanga Nui market is going green for Lagoon Day.
6000 fish for lagoon day
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Lagoon Day organisers are asking young people to create fish shapes to display at Punanga Nui market, with a goal of 6000 fish.
National Environment Week is here
Wednesday 5 June 2013 | Published in Environment
This is National Environment Week, and the National Environment Service (NES) has its sights on protecting the coastline.