Environment
Internships for young Cook Islanders
Monday March 04, 2019After the successful completion of Jessie Tepora Nicholson’s internship earlier this year, Te Ipukarea Society has now employed Charlee McLean as an intern for a two-month period. Charlee is from Vaimaanga, and went to school at Avarua Primary, spending four years of high school in Perth, Australia before returning home to Rarotonga.
Join in and help with Muri Beach replanting
Saturday March 02, 2019Muri Environment Care (MEC) is inviting the Ngatangiia community to join in the beach-planting exercise on Monday March 4 at 4.30 pm.
Climate change video comp for Pacific
Saturday March 02, 2019The Pacific Islands have been some of the first countries in the world to bear the brunt of damaging effects from climate change.
NES provides waste disposal signs
Friday February 22, 2019The National Environment Service (NES) handed over waste disposal signs to Punanga Nui Market earlier this week to help with the upkeep of the popular spot.
Fear over seabed minerals law
Sunday February 10, 2019The perception that too much authority may be vested in the minister responsible is among wide-ranging public concerns raised over the controversial draft seabed minerals law.
A month in the life of a TIS intern
Saturday February 09, 2019Jessie Nicholson has been with Te Ipukarea Society for a month and tells us about her experiences.
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.
