Environment
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.
E-waste a problem
Monday 25 March 2013 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) is seeking a consultant to help with the problem of electronic waste in the Cooks.
New solar energy course
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Environment
A new course on setting up solar power equipment is open to applicants until Monday.
Solar energy to cut power bill
Monday 18 March 2013 | Published in Environment
New solar panels were installed at the Kavera Meeting House on March 9, with the aim to give them a zero-dollar power bill.
CI World Heritage list drafted
Friday 15 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands community leaders drafted a ‘tentative list’ of possible world heritage sites yesterday.
New bulbs to light up Rarotonga
Wednesday 13 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Household light bulbs will be replaced in coming weeks with more energy-efficient versions that could save up to $400,000 a year on Rarotongan power bills.
Solar revolution
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Environment
The first ‘smart street’ in Murienua will receive its first solar panel today.
New paint keeps you cool indoors
Thursday 7 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Alternative energy provider ‘Solar Bob’ Bob Riley has a new way to keep your house cool.
Pine trees still a problem
Tuesday 5 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Nothing has been heard on whether the Cook Islands will receive international technical assistance on a pine tree eradication project – despite the prime minister lobbying the man in charge.
Counting tuna in the Pacific
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Environment
This article about the difficulty in counting Pacific tuna stocks was co-authored by Jenni Metcalfe, a PhD student and lecturer at the University of Queensland.
Water cistern quenches community's thirst
Monday 4 March 2013 | Published in Environment
A Tuvalu village has been gifted with a cistern that can hold 700,000 litres of water.
Fish dumping causes concern
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Environment
The Marine Resources ministry will consider legislating against 100 per cent retention of one type of fish only if reports of fish dumping become more widespread.
Pacific Resort Aitutaki EarthCheck accredited
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Environment
Pacific Resort Aitutaki is doing its bit for the environment – the resort has recently been accredited to global environmental programme EarthCheck.
Japan export gateway opened
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Environment
A gateway has opened to export tuna to Japan, but potential exporters must obtain a special membership.