Environment
Emma Tepaeru Kainuku-Walsh: Why I volunteer
Saturday October 12, 2019Te Ipukarea Society is a not-for-profit charity that relies on public assistance. Emma Kainuku-Walsh is one of our hard-working volunteers doing environmental education, guiding cross-island walks, and helping in the Takitumu Conservation Area.
Diesel pipe is fixed
Saturday October 12, 2019Repairs to the ruptured Pacific Energy fuel pipeline located on the main road at Avatiu harbour have been completed, ahead of the scheduled arrival of the next fuel tanker ship next month.
Avana Point: Last ditch land swap bid
Tuesday October 08, 2019Land-owners yesterday offered the lease of a new block of land, in a proposed swap for the Avana Point block whose proposed development has angered thousands of people.
Agriculture steps up fight against rhino-beetles
Monday October 07, 2019The Ministry of Agriculture says early detection and fast emergency response will be necessary to eradicate a new breed of coconut rhinoceros’ beetles.
Avana Point land on sale
Monday October 07, 2019Unproductive meetings with landowners of the Avana Point property have left the New Zealander lessee with no choice but to put the land on the market.
Te Ipukarea Society: Our ‘how dare you’ story
Saturday October 05, 2019OPINION: Many of us would have heard or seen young climate change activist Greta Thunberg’s “how dare you” speech at the United Nations.
Digging to find fuel leak
Tuesday October 01, 2019Pacific Energy has failed to locate the leak in its diesel pipeline from the Avatiu wharf, leaving locals concerned about ongoing smell and environmental damage.
Talks to save historic Avana Point
Tuesday October 01, 2019The family landowners of contested property at Avana Point are seeking to declare the historic area a national reserve.
Fears of more strandings
Saturday September 28, 2019A second beaked whale was found on Muri’s reef yesterday, raising concern of the potential for many more strandings.