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Manuae landowners voice concerns, question Trust’s motives and control
Tuesday 13 May 2025 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
An aerial shot of Manuae. Manuae is one of the most remote islands in the Cook Islands. Uninhabited by man; teeming with marine life and sea turtles, this little island is a true coral atoll, set on the peak of a submerged volcano which plunges deep into the ocean bed. TOURISM COOK ISLANDS/22020421
Division among Manuae landowners over the Manuae Enua Conservation Trust’s management and claims of a lack of transparency has led to calls for action and legal challenges, while the parent body, Proprietors of Manuae Incorporated (PMI), defends its conservation efforts and future plans.
Division among Manuae landowners over the Manuae Enua Conservation Trust’s management and claims of a lack of transparency has led to calls for action and legal challenges, while the parent body, Proprietors of Manuae Incorporated (PMI), defends its conservation efforts and future plans.
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