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Articles by Te Ipukarea Society
Te Ipukarea Society: Earth Day 2024- Cook Islands champions plastic reduction goals
Saturday 20 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This coming Monday marks the 54th year recognising ‘Earth Day’. This is an event celebrated on April 22 every year to raise awareness on issues important to the health of our environment.
Te Ipukarea Society: Who wants to be a plastic Maori?
Saturday 13 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
For the past six weeks, Te Ipukarea Society has been assisting the National Environment Service develop a project aimed at reducing single use plastics (SUPs) in the food and beverage industry of the Cook Islands.
Te Ipukarea Society: Cook Islanders gain insights on sustainable Blue Economy practices in US
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The International Visitors Leaders Programme (IVLP) funded by the U.S State Department nominated 10 representatives from the Pacific who work within the ‘Blue Economy’ to participate in a three-week long knowledge exchange programme in the United States.
Te Ipukarea Society’s sustainable keyhole garden takes root
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
After weeks of collecting material, a bit of lifting and digging, Te Ipukarea Society has finally started up their keyhole garden again ready to use for planting!
Te Ipukarea Society: Flying high with a truly sustainable fishery
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
How many of you have tried the maroro tunutunu (grilled flying fish) available at various outlets around Rarotonga? This traditional Cook Islands treat, often eaten at breakfast time, is something everybody should try.
Te Ipukarea Society: Kō’iti Raukura educational programme inspires future guardians
Sunday 17 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
A six-week Kō’iti Raukura (Red Fiddler Crab) educational programme began last week. The collaboration between Muri Environmental Care, Natural Heritage Trust (NHT), Te Ipukarea Society and Te Uki Ou School aims to inspire and educate students about local biodiversity.
Te Ipukarea Society: Corporate members recognised for eco efforts
Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
It is that time of year again where we acknowledge the support of our 2023 corporate members. Corporate members of Te Ipukarea Society help support the society undertake multiple environmental-based projects that protect the Cook Islands natural capital.
Te Ipukarea Society: Pacific partners talk tourism
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society recently participated in the Pacific Tourism Partners Immersion Programme organised by Griffith Institute for Tourism based in Brisbane, Australia.
Te Ipukarea Society: International pressure building against the rush to mine the deep sea
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Last week, representatives from 133 member states of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) met in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from February 12-17, to discuss measures to protect migratory species on a global scale. The Cook Islands is one of these member states.
Te Ipukarea Society: Tackling waste management challenges
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Summer intern Itirangi Pennycook recently caught up with the Director of Waste Management for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Claytoncy Taurarii, to get an update on our current waste situation.
Te Ipukarea Society: Understanding our stream health through invertebrates
Saturday 10 February 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Last week in our Te Ipukarea Society article, we touched on some of the water quality monitoring that can be done in our streams to help determine if they are healthy or not.
Te Ipukarea Society: Keeping our waterways in check
Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Monitoring the quality of our stream water is a useful way to inform us whether some of our land use practices are impacting the health of our freshwater stream ecosystems and eventually our lagoon.
Te Ipukarea Society: Climate change heroes of the deep sea
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Deep seabed mining in Cook Islands could disrupt the ecosystem and harm deep sea creatures like the acorn worm, which plays a vital role in the carbon cycle.
Te Ipukarea Society: Discovering the world of Hawksbill turtles: Fun facts and conservation insights
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
In our aqua blue waters, we are fortunate enough to be graced with the presence of the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle, or Onu Taratara. This week, let’s dive into some fascinating facts about these incredible creatures, shedding light on their lives and the challenges they face.
Te Ipukarea Society: A healthy ocean, more than just a passing FAD
Saturday 13 January 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
In today’s column, we aim to shed light on the use of drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (dFADs) in tuna purse seine fishing, emphasising the ongoing environmental impact.
Te Ipukarea Society: Turtle watch party - Community photos reveal surprising local movements
Saturday 6 January 2024 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Sea turtles are migratory species commonly seen across the Pacific and within the Cook Islands.
Te Ipukarea Society : My turn as an intern: Discovering passion for the environment at Te Ipukarea Society
Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This week’s Te Ipukarea Society article is written by Dreena Teapa, the recipient of the Dame Margaret Karika Memorial Fellowship in 2023 for topping the Year 12 biology at Tereora College. She would however like it noted that she did not come up with the title!
Te Ipukarea Society: Creative ways to reduce waste this Christmas in the Cook Islands
Sunday 24 December 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
It is that time of the year again, the season of gift-giving and yummy kaikais. Together with all the fun and good times spent with family, opening presents and eating more than usual, there will also be an enormous amount of rubbish generated.
Te Ipukarea Society: Deep seabed mining and the emerging risk to our tuna fisheries
Saturday 16 December 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Last week saw the Cook Islands host one of the most significant meetings with respect to the shared tuna stocks in the region.
Te Ipukarea Society 2023 highlights: Local engagement and international impact
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
2023 has been a jam-packed year, with lots of local engagement, off island expeditions, and everyday work.
