Environment
Cooks makes renewables progress
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Energy commissioner Roger de Bray says the Cook Islands is making good progress towards its renewable energy goals.
Population control everyone's mission
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Environment
By Gregg Young Esther Honey Foundation We have decided to address the public to discuss the issue of controlling the dog and cat population in Rarotonga, a responsibility we all share.
Solar system handover
Friday 18 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The controversial solar panels sitting on top of the education ministry building in Nikao will be handed over by the NZ High Commission today.
'Solar energy only going to get bigger'
Thursday 17 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Around 50 Cook Islanders now have a better understanding of solar energy technology after attending free public presentations yesterday.
Solar workshop on today
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
A free presentation on how solar energy systems work is being held for the public this morning.
Coral gardening a success
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
A new coral garden off One Foot Island in Aitutaki is the outcome of a hatchery programme coordinated by the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Pacific bluefin down 96.4 per cent
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Pacific bluefin tuna stocks have declined an estimated 96.4 per cent, reveals the latest assessment just out.
Retreat develops agriculture pathway
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The agriculture ministry held a retreat last week to set clear guidelines for the future of the ministry and the industry.
Public servants want climate change training
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
An online survey shows that local people want to learn more about climate change, but everyday time pressures may deter them from attending training courses.
Trust enters third stage
Wednesday 16 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The Aitutaki Conservation Trust has reached the third stage of its ‘Keep Aitutaki Clean’ initiative.
Solar project launched in Fiji
Monday 14 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Villagers of Matasawalevu on Fiji’s island of Kadavu found reason to celebrate last month with the commissioning of the ‘Fiji 1000 Solar Home Systems Project’.
Climate change advisor says more young scientists needed
Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The country’s new climate change advisor knows he will face challenges ahead in helping the Cook Islands become more resilient to rising the sea levels, soaring temperatures, torrential rain and category four cyclones which are predicted as a result of greater greenhouse gas emissions.
Fill being carted
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Environment
More of the material dredged from the Avatiu port will be relocated to the reclaimed land in Avarua beginning today.
Cooks won't be world's guinea pig
Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands has been offered the chance to test out a new clean energy technology that uses potential energy in water to create electricity.
Intakes above half capacity
Tuesday 8 January 2013 | Published in Environment
Healthy bursts of rain over the Christmas and new year period have helped restore all 12 intakes to above 50 per cent of their water pressure capacities.
Lots of turtles but few nests
Saturday 5 January 2013 | Published in Environment
The Aitutaki expedition being conducted by the Cook Islands Turtle Project (CITP), has revealed a mixed message for the island’s revered sea turtles.
Bringing in 2013 with a bang in Muri
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Environment
New Year revellers can start 2013 with a bang with a midnight light show at Muri beach tonight.
Mauke takes steps to protect sea turtles
Monday 31 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Maukeans have taken steps to help protect nesting green sea turtles on the island’s beaches.
Renewable energy book launched
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Environment
A new introductory book on renewable energy was released in Suva, Fiji earlier this month.
Whale centre stays open
Saturday 22 December 2012 | Published in Environment
A Christmas party held at the Cook Islands Whale & Wildlife Centre on Saturday was a success, according to manager Sheryl John.