Saturday 3 April 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
The end of life of the products we buy, the waste and rubbish, in the pa enua has become an increasing problem. End of pipeline management practices can no longer be the number one solution to waste.
Sunday 28 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
This article is Te Ipukarea Society’s response to the Democratic Party revision of their policy on deep sea mining, AS published in the Cook Islands News on March 17.
Saturday 20 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
We are delighted to announce that nine young students from our Aitutaki environmental photography module have been selected as finalists in the UK Pacific Climate Photography Competition, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Saturday 13 March 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Monday this week was International Women’s Day. It is a special day of the year where we celebrate the amazing vaine we know, who are out there doing great work and living their best lives, writes Kate McKessar.
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society’s Maine Mura aims to alleviate some of the pressures associated with period poverty as well as contributing to significant reduction in waste.
Saturday 27 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
I want to clarify that our article was not anonymous (Call for ‘independent’ deep sea research, Cook Islands News, February 20). I emailed Gerald (McCormack) before submitting our article to let him know we had issues with several of his points and would therefore be replying in the newspaper.
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Te Ipukarea Society’s response to the article by Gerald McCormack published in Cook Islands News on Thursday, February 11, 2021 on the impact of six mines on benthic megafauna.
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Flooding like the recent severe episodes in Avatiu were far less frequent or severe back in the days when the wetlands were intact, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
We all need to start seeing the bigger picture when it comes to waste.
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
With school starting on Monday, we have put together some tips on how students can reduce the amount of waste an individual can create, particularly when it comes to lunch waste.
Saturday 16 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Over the course of three days in Aitutaki, Te Ipukarea Society carried out an environmental photography project with 16 members of “Aitutaki Youth With a Vision”. By Te Ipukarea Society intern, Jade Tierney
Saturday 9 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Local environment NGO Te Ipukarea Society has put together a list of highlights from 2020.
Saturday 2 January 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Rarotonga experienced several hot, still days as 2020 came to a close, affecting the water quality of Muri lagoon. Te Ipukarea Society says we need to investigate if there are linkages to climate change or human development.
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The sad discovery of the washed up dead green turtle is a timely reminder of how we can better manage our waste over the festive period. By Te Ipukarea Society.
Saturday 19 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
A strong turnout and the varied discussion points at screening of Deep Conversations documentary were evidence that our people want more information on all aspect of deep-sea mining, writes Te Ipukarea Society
Saturday 12 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Opinion
We are sure many of you are rattling your brains trying to think of good Kirītimiti gift ideas for your loved ones. Well, let us help you with some ‘Go Local’ ideas that will reduce the amount of waste generated over the silly season.
Saturday 5 December 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The removal of nodules will lead to significant, long term or even permanent biodiversity loss, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Saturday 28 November 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Local environment group Te Ipukarea Society is trying to prevent the Avana lagoon claiming back what was taken. By Kelvin Passfield.
Saturday 21 November 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
Photography can make a big impact in many ways. Just one photo can expose environmental problems like nothing else, writes Kate McKessar of Te Ipukarea Society.
Monday 9 November 2020 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Opinion
The Kakerori Recovery Programme is an example of good conservation leadership, says local NGO Te Ipukarea Society.