Environment
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.
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.
Charge for plastic bags tomorrow
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Environment
CITC shoppers will be charged for plastic bags tomorrow to support Lagoon Day.
Funding delays for NES
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Environment
Funding delays have stalled the appointment of an E-waste co-ordinator for the National Environment Service (NES).
Fruit fly eradication begins
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Environment
It was all hands on deck this week as government agencies banded together in the fight to eradicate the oriental fruit fly which was discovered to be in Rarotonga on May 9.
Water woes for Tupapa residents
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Tupapa residents have been suffering a lack of water, and are concerned their water supply is being turned off during the day – but the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) say the water is not being switched off.
Kiribati faces disaster migration
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Preparing for mass population relocation was the focus of last week’s Nansen Initiative Pacific regional consultation at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Pest a grave concern for growers
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Associate minister for agriculture and one of the islands biggest growers, Kiriau Turepu, is seriously concerned about the outbreak of the oriental fruit fly confirmed to be present in Rarotonga on May 9.
Clean up to begin again for Turangi site
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Moves are being made to begin clean up work again at the former recycling site in Turangi.
National action plan promoted in Geneva
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands presented its work on the joint national action plan (JNAP) for disaster risk management and climate change to the 4th UN Global Platform 2013 Disaster Risk Reduction conference in Geneva recently.
Relocation on government agenda
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Migration of Cook Islanders due to climate change is an issue needing urgent attention by policy makers – this was the message delivered by the Nansen Initiative conference last week.
Wheelie bins for Ruatonga
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Environment
More than 100 wheelie bins are available for Ruatonga residents to stow their rubbish in, thanks to funding from the Indian government.
American diplomat visits
Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Ministry of agriculture entomologist Dr Maja Poeschko (pictured) with puru (coconut husk) blocks that will be baited with poison and distributed around the entire island in an effort to kill the destructive oriental fruit fly.
Fruit fly outbreak 'disastrous'
Friday 24 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Over 10,000 puru (coconut husk) blocks baited with poison will be distributed right across Rarotonga in the coming weeks to control what is now an outbreak of the oriental fruit fly.
Cooks leaders in seabed legislation
Wednesday 22 May 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is establishing legislation to protect its valuable seabed – and is one of the first nations in the Pacific Islands to do so.