Environment
PM gathers ideas for national project
Thursday 18 April 2013 | Published in Environment
The prime minister and energy commissioner took a tour of a private solar project yesterday to get a feel for how the national renewable energy project could be done.
Solar course gets practical
Wednesday 17 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Students of a solar power course have begun testing their new knowledge.
Love for Rocky?
Monday 15 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Rocky the stonefish at the Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa is perkier these days thanks to the addition of female company in his tank.
Dancing for all the fish
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Keeana Kapi and her Avatea School friends put on fantastic shows on Friday to showcase what they learned about the marine ecosystem this term.
Climate change opening at OPM
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Environment
An opening has come up at the Office of the Prime Minister for someone interested in helping the country deal with the real challenges of climate change.
Final call for Muri sanitation scheme
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Time is running out for homeowners in the Muri/Avana area that are still to sign up for a sanitation system upgrade – and those who don’t could be fined.
Climate change finance regional roundtable on
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Climate change financing is essential for Pacific nations to deal with the changing weather, but the process in accessing funds is tricky for small nations like the Cooks.
Marine project to help with climate change
Thursday 11 April 2013 | Published in Environment
A project to improve the marine environment for pearl farmers and artisanal fishers in the northern group has been launched.
Solar power trades course opens
Tuesday 9 April 2013 | Published in Environment
A new course on setting up solar power equipment had its opening ceremony yesterday (Monday) at the Cook Islands Trades Training Centre.
Koka Lagoon Cruises take it out again
Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Environment
The sun broke through the clouds on Saturday afternoon to make for a great day on the water in Muri where 26 corporate oe vaka teams gathered for a day of team bonding and paddling with just a little bit of competitiveness.
Koka crew cruise to win!
Monday 8 April 2013 | Published in Environment
The hot guys and gals from Koka Lagoon Cruises, who successfully defended their 2012 corporate oe vaka title by taking out Saturday’s event, are pictured in their corner of Muri beach soaking up the sun and oe vaka thrills.
Efficiency in Pacific aid practices needed
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Environment
The Pacific Islands Forum secretary general has urged for efficiency and effectiveness in management of development assistance in the Pacific.
Community urged to stop dumping
Saturday 6 April 2013 | Published in Environment
Encouraging the community to take responsibility for the illegal dumping of rubbish in their back yard, is the message that the National Environment Service wants to send out to the public.
Renewable energy assists economies
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Environment
While energy security challenges faced by the Pacific are significant, energy efficiency and renewable energy options hold great promise for the region.
Light bulb project underway
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Environment
The government’s light bulb project is in its third week, with about a quarter of the work complete – but contractors have found many households unoccupied.
Pacific tuna industry audited
Friday 5 April 2013 | Published in Environment
A co-operative audit report released last week identifies opportunities for Pacific island states to improve tuna fishery governance arrangements to help ensure they receive a fairer financial return from the sale of the tuna fishery resource while at the same time promoting the sustainable management of this valuable resource.
Paua poached in protected area
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Inconsiderate thieves are ignoring the raui rules in Vaka Takitumu and pillaging dozens of paua (clams) in the protected lagoon area including those being cultivated in cages to rejuvenate the depleted stocks in Muri.
PM welcomes energy boost
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna has welcomed the earmarking of $635 million for renewable energy development projects in the Pacific.
Earth Hour powers down
Wednesday 27 March 2013 | Published in Environment
This year’s Earth Hour saw less reduction in power usage than in previous years, but organisers are happy with the outcome.
$635m to fund Pacific energy
Tuesday 26 March 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands will receive part of $65 million from New Zealand to be shared between Pacific islands to develop energy efficiency projects – and it seems there is plenty more to go round.