Environment
Bird’s eye view of Te Mato Vai
Saturday February 09, 2019The Te Mato Vai project will help build the resilience of Rarotonga’s water supply, according to deputy prime minister Mark Brown.
Ocean training opportunity
Wednesday February 06, 2019A sea training opportunity for Cook Islanders on board exploration vessels in international waters has been confirmed by the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA).
Te Ipukarea Society: How we (bank) roll!
Saturday February 02, 2019Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is the longest serving, proactive, non-government environmental organisation in the Cook Islands. The society was formed in 1996 to help look after our natural heritage and provide the iti tangata with more of a voice on issues that impact our environment. TIS is a membership-based organisation made up of individual, family, and corporate members, who desire a sustainable, healthy and beautiful environment.
Why we need birds (far more than they need us)
Saturday January 26, 2019This article is adapted from a Birdlife International article by Jessica Law. Te Ipukarea Society is the Birdlife partner for the Cook Islands.
Going greener for tourists
Friday January 25, 2019Muri Beach Club Hotel is going greener by introducing a range of new environmentally friendly toiletries for its guests.
Explorer interest in seabed minerals
Wednesday January 23, 2019Seabed Minerals Commissioner, Paul Lynch, has confirmed that there are industries who have shown their interest to explore the Cook Islands seabed and see if it is commercially viable.
TIS intern following her passion
Saturday January 12, 2019My name is Jessie Tepora Nicholson.
I am a descendent of the Pirangi and Apaina bloodlines from Arorangi and Ivirua, Mangaia, respectively, through my mama and papa.
Remedial works planned for Muri beach erosion
Monday January 07, 2019Recent heavy downpours at Nukupure beach in Muri has scoured the coastline once more resulting severe erosion.
Resuable bottles protect paradise
Saturday January 05, 2019Single use plastics are one of major contributors to the waste we generate in the Cook Islands.
