Environment
Huge turnout expected for At Sea, Sail Out Rally against deep sea mining
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The organisers of the At Sea, Sail Out Rally are anticipating a “huge turnout of people” at the event tomorrow.
‘We’re fighting to protect our people’ - Water petition tabled in Parliament
Tuesday 17 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National, Parliament
Ngatangiia MP Tukaka Ama tabled the ‘Keep Our Water Free’ petition opposing the incoming water tariffs in Parliament yesterday, and reiterated that it was their job to hear the voices of their people.
Leaks and wastage persist, says Rarotonga water authority
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
The issue of high-water leaks and wastage remain a pressing concern, despite the heavy downpour earlier this month that replenished the water intakes across the island.
Cook Islands hosts world’s largest marine minerals gathering
Monday 16 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Over 100 stakeholders and marine minerals experts from all across the globe have gathered for the International Underwater Minerals Conference (UMC) 2024 in Rarotonga this week.
Clean up day sweeps Rarotonga
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
Rarotonga residents, including children and workers from the private and public sector, took time off school and work to participate in the National Environment Service Clean up the Cook Islands Day yesterday.
Te Ipukarea Society: Local community to rally against deep seabed mining
Saturday 14 September 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) Commissioner appears to be under the false impression that foreign interests are interfering in our domestic issues in regards to the rally against deep seabed mining (DSM).
Cook Islands and Auckland University discuss collaboration in ocean research
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Seabed Minerals Authority, and the Cook Islands High Commission, recently held a productive meeting with the University of Auckland to explore potential areas of collaboration in ocean research.
Clean up the Cook Islands Day
Thursday 12 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Te Tu’anga Taporoporo National Environment Service (NES) will coordinate its annual ‘Clean Up the Cook Islands Day’ event this Friday, emphasising the importance of environmental action and also to inspire collective action against waste.
Opposition welcomes regulations, warns against premature mining
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
The Opposition leader has welcomed the regulatory framework for deep-sea mining but maintains the stance against any mining activities until ‘environmentally friendly technology’ is available and Cook Islanders are fully involved.
Garment printing campaign raises awareness against deep-sea mining
Tuesday 10 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The upcoming “Sail Out Rally”, calling for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining, is gaining momentum with a “printing for the protection of our ocean” campaign at the Punanga Nui Market.
Te Ipukarea Soceity: Takutea rat eradication project starts
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Kia orana from the (normally) uninhabited island of Takutea, a small sand cay motu about 21 kilometres from Atiu. It is 1.25 square km, or 125 hectares, in area and approximately 4.5km around.
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
Saturday 7 September 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
An online opinion poll on deep sea mining has been criticised by the government regulator responsible for overseeing seabed minerals activities in the Cook Islands as “fundamentally flawed”.
Water conference opens door to solutions
Friday 6 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands, hosting the 15th Pacific Water and Wastewater Conference and Expo, has opened the door to various opportunities and solutions, which have proven timely given its current water crisis.
Wrecked vehicles pose challenge for Tutaka campaign, says Williams
Thursday 5 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Health, Local, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health has noted that old vehicles continue to be a challenge during home inspections for the Tutaka campaign around Rarotonga.
PM Brown urges Pacific unity on deep-sea mining
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister and former chair of the Forum, Mark Brown is urging Pacific Island leaders to come together on a collective stance on deep-sea mining, ahead of a key talanoa session set for next month.
Trial geotextile bags proposed to prevent erosion at beachfront
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National
Public submissions for or against the Akapuao (Enua Manea) Property Coastal Protection Project that aims to prevent further erosion occurring along the coastline and stream bank in Titikaveka, are now open.
Pacific ministers gather to discuss water and wastewater challenges
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Twenty Pacific islands ministers have gathered in Rarotonga this week to discuss solutions and ideas to combat water and wastewater threats.
Govt denies muzzling workers, despite environmentalist claims
Tuesday 3 September 2024 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in Environment, National
The Public Service Commissioner denies any government protocol restricting public servants from speaking publicly against seabed mining, after claims made by an environmental campaigner.
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
Monday 2 September 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Environment, National
Cook Islands’ topography and remoteness make it highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, states the latest Pacific Economic Monitor – August 2024: Building Resilience the Pacific Way report.
Te Ipukarea Society: Ī’oi project takes flight
Saturday 31 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week marked an exciting milestone for the Ī’oi project led by Te Ipukarea Society, as researchers successfully captured and tagged the first ī’oi in the Takitumu Conservation Area.
