Environment
Te Ipukarea Society: Our environment through the eyes of youth
Saturday June 20, 2020Much of Te Ipukarea Society’s work is raising awareness about conservation and sustainable environmental practices.
Public gets say in ‘national interest’ of mining licences
Thursday June 18, 2020Concern that seabed mining law change puts national interest ahead of public interest.
Seabed mining is ‘greener’
Thursday June 18, 2020Cook Islands says its plans to mine the ocean floor to “harvest” polymetallic nodules are the world’s greenest option.
Trees’ new lease of life
Tuesday June 16, 2020Well-loved toa trees in front of Takitumu primary school have been saved from the axe – for now.
Leading the way: Ponu returns to the ocean
Monday June 15, 2020When a tourist found little Ponu in the harbour, the green sea turtle was white.
Pristine waters’ lesson
Friday June 12, 2020Australia High Commissioner says his nation can learn from Cook Islands’ care for ocean.
170-year-old utu trees cleared to widen road
Friday June 12, 2020For the first time in more than 100 years, natural light grandly shines through the grove of utu trees on the main road Upper Tupapa.
Kids prepare for turtle’s release
Wednesday June 10, 2020Miracle turtle Ponu is to be released into the wild on Sunday – and our children are determined she won’t face the same threats that kill other turtles.
Cooks should be free to explore – Seabed Minerals Authority
Tuesday June 09, 2020Seabed mining is the equivalent of Covid-19 to the health of our ocean, says the Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organisations.
