Environment
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.
Contractor wants proof of pollution
Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Environment
A project by T&M Heather in Blackrock was stopped by the National Environment Service (NES) – but project manager Jojo Heather said he wants proof that the work will harm the environment.
More cleaning needed for water intakes
Wednesday 15 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Concerns have been raised about the clearing of the island’s water intakes, but Water Works officer Adrian Teotahi says it is normal for debris to collect in the intakes’ filters after rainfall.
Fruit fly fear
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Hundreds of traps have been set to catch and stop the spread of a new fruit fly to Rarotonga, the Oriental fruit fly, discovered by agriculture officers last Wednesday.
Fish farm training
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources is organising a three-day training for tilapia fish farmers from Tuesday.
Enuamanu recycling
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Enuamanu School students can now practise good recycling habits thanks to new recycling bins now stationed at the Atiu island school.
Pacific tuna boats struggle for survival
Monday 13 May 2013 | Published in Environment
Tuna boat operators targeting albacore in the South Pacific are under threat of being pushed out of operation altogether due to the steady growth in numbers of subsidised foreign fishing vessels.
Purse seining pact extended
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Environment
THE FISHERIES agreement with the United States which grants purse seiners the right to fi sh in Cook Islands waters without licence has been re-signed.