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Articles by Te Ipukarea Society
Te Ipukarea Society: Pā’ua populations plummet, urgent action needed
Friday 11 October 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Pā’ua, or Pasua, also known as the giant clam, is a treasured marine species throughout the Cook Islands for its beauty in showcasing an array of underwater colours. It is also being seen as a tasty kai moana treat for the people of the Cook Islands.
Te Ipukarea Society: Life on the rocks: Nodule fields not a biological desert
Saturday 5 October 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The recent Women in Science at sea biological research expedition (WISE) wrapped up earlier this week. Organised by the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority, a collective group of mostly females from the Pacific were invited to take part in at sea research surveys that focused on training and capacity building in collecting biological data.
Te Ipukarea Society: Muri Environment Expo: Celebrating our past, shaping our future
Saturday 28 September 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Muri Environment Care (MEC) is excited to be running the very first Muri Environment Expo, happening on October 2, 3 and 4 from 9am at the Muri Meeting House.
Te Ipukarea Society: Rat free Takutea on its way: Stage 1 of eradication project successfully concluded
Saturday 21 September 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Stage one of the Takutea Rat Eradication Project has successfully concluded, with the field team arriving back in Atiu and Rarotonga aboard the Marumaru Atua last Saturday morning.
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).
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.
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.
Te Ipukarea Society: Cook Islands Seabed Mining Regulations premature
Saturday 24 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society urges the Cook Islands Government to delay the adoption of seabed minerals mining regulations due to insufficient scientific information and the ongoing negotiations at the International Seabed Authority.
Te Ipukarea Soceity: Local nesting petrels under threat
Saturday 17 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Petrels are a family of seabirds known for covering large distances across open oceanic waters.
Te Ipukarea Society: Plastic free July- Small changes can add up to big differences
Saturday 10 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
During the past month of July, Te Ipukarea Society ran a series of posts on how we can minimise the use of single use plastics in our day to day lives.
Te Ipukarea Society: Deep divisions at the ISA International Seabed Authority Assembly
Saturday 3 August 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This past week Te Ipukarea Society was represented by Alanna Smith and Kelvin Passfield at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly meeting in Kingston, Jamaica.
Te Ipukarea Society: Youth keeping an eye over nature
Saturday 27 July 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This past week, a group of our youth came together to participate in the Mata Natura Youth Programme.
Te Ipukarea Society: Protecting the Ī’oi: Conservation research and volunteer opportunities
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The Ī’oi, or Rarotonga starling, has been getting some much-needed attention. Only found in the forests of Rarotonga, the Ī’oi is often hidden out of sight and doesn’t draw much attention with its smokey dark plumage blending into the dark tree canopy.
Te Ipukarea Society: Govt ‘prioritises profit’ over environment in seabed mining push
Saturday 13 July 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The governments of the Cook Islands and Hawai’i recently reached a historic sister-city agreement between Honolulu and Avarua, Rarotonga. However, it would appear that the sisters do not see eye to eye when it comes to deep seabed mining.
Te Ipukarea Society: Muri shoreline saviours scoop up 52 bags of rubbish
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The 6th annual Muri Lagoon Beach Cleanup took place last Saturday, marking another successful year for this fantastic community event.
Te Ipukarea Society: Nature is there to be protected for human benefits
Saturday 29 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The International Union of Conservation on Nature (IUCN) recently hosted an Africa, Pacific Learning Exchange Programme on Protected and Conserved Areas in Malindi, Kenya.
Te Ipukarea Society: TIS captivates students at Careers Expo with interactive activities
Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The 2024 Careers Expo took place last Thursday at the National Auditorium, featuring over 30 exhibitors. Government agencies, education institutions, private sector companies and non-government organisations, including Te Ipukarea Society (TIS), showcased what careers may look like in their respective fields.
Te Ipukarea Society AGM, a time to reflect and plan for a sustainable future
Saturday 15 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The past 12 months zoomed past in a flash and already Te Ipukarea has held their 28th Annual General Meeting last week, Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Te Ipukarea Society: World Oceans Day, By mining the depths, we undermine our future
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
We are well aware of the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) recent community awareness raising campaigns to diverse groups across Rarotonga on the benefits of deep seabed mining (DSM). However, their presentations have barely touched on the potential risks of this industry.
Te Ipukarea Society: Students raise awareness for the Kōiti habitat
Saturday 1 June 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s Environmental Column is written by Gabriella Napa, a budding journalist and writer of Youth Media Cook Islands.
