Environment
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.
Climate change finance too late for some
Friday 21 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma visited Kiribati from November 6 to 8 and Nauru from October 29 to 31 to hold talks with their leaders and to learn more about their grave concerns about the impact of climate change. He reports on his findings – a sad outlook for the Cooks’ neighbours.
Villas phosphate free
Tuesday 18 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The Cooks Oasis Holiday Villas have taken the steps needed to become phosphate free.
Island leader not happy with COP18
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The chair of an island states alliance which Cook Islands is part of does not believe the recent climate change conference in Qatar ended on a good note.
PM: The sea is our most precious resource
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna gave an address as Pacific Islands Forum chair on Thursday at the opening of 7th African-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) leaders summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
PM Puna gives speech in Africa
Saturday 15 December 2012 | Published in Environment
Four cabinet ministers remain in the country this week.
Scientists call for references to solve tuna gridlock
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The viability of the Western Central Pacific tuna fishery is at risk from a failure to reach decisions on management because of competing political and economic goals, according to scientists.
Big win for whale sharks
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Environment
The conservation outcomes from a week-long meeting in Manila, Philippines, met with mixed reviews.