Environment
Tour operators onboard for better safety standards
Friday August 10, 2018Recent concerns raised regarding the dangers of increased aqua tourism activity at Avaavaroa passage seem to have now led to real progress, with the passing of official legislation the final goal.
Rare absence from port for Tiare Taporo
Friday August 10, 2018Notably absent from the port of Avatiu at present is a vessel which at one point threatened to become a permanent fixture after being left immobile at the wharf for almost two years.
It’s time to consider our environment
Saturday August 04, 2018With elections season quietening down, and Te Maeva Nui coming towards the end, now is a good time for us as Cook Islands people to think about reducing our impact on our environment, especially when we celebrate special occasions.
Spatial planning further step for Marae Moana
Thursday August 02, 2018The Marae Moana Technical Advisory Group is preparing to meet to discuss marine spatial planning procedures for the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Join the battle against plastic bottles
Saturday July 28, 2018Te Ipukarea Society is working on a new campaign called “Plastic Battle.”
Ponia decision at month’s end
Thursday July 26, 2018A decision on suspended Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia is expected to be reached by the end of this month.
A major win for TIS
Saturday July 21, 2018As Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is a non-government organisation, a common question asked is where does the Society get their funding.
Prospects for aquaculture reviewed
Saturday July 21, 2018About 30 people attended the Ministry of Marine Resources’ three-day consultation on the Cook Islands Aquaculture Development Plan which ended on Thursday.
Consultation on aquaculture underway
Thursday July 19, 2018The Ministry of Marine Resources started a three-day consultation on the Cook Islands Aquaculture Development Plan this Tuesday.
