Environment
Community asks seabed mining questions
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Members of the public questioned the environmental impact of mining seabed minerals at a meeting on Thursday evening.
Public urged to respect by-laws restricting Manuae paua catches
Saturday 5 October 2013 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) would like to raise public awareness about the restrictions on taking paua (giant clams) from Manuae island as there appears to be some confusion as to what daily takes and quantities are allowed.
Energy workshop looks at finances
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Energy efficiency and conservation in the Cook Islands were the key focus of the Pacific Energy Efficiency Programme Phase 2 workshop.
Take only what you need and save the marine park
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Environment
Sustainability is the message of marine park advocates about the marine park.
Seabed minerals meeting tonight
Thursday 3 October 2013 | Published in Environment
A public meeting about seabed minerals will be held at the Sinai Hall today.
Whale researcher hosts Kiribati officer
Saturday 28 September 2013 | Published in Environment
For the past few weeks, Nan Hauser has been hosting a wildlife officer from Kiribati, who’s learning about science and research methods from the acclaimed whale researcher.
Understanding energy efficiency technologies
Thursday 26 September 2013 | Published in Environment
The three day Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific Phase 2 programme will see those taking part review the findings of their walk through energy audit exercises today.
Planet saving container homes
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Environment
An enterprising carpenter in Rarotonga has developed an innovative housing solution that he says is economical and good for the planet.
Field visits for energy efficiency
Wednesday 25 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands are playing host to a three-day workshop on phase two of promoting energy efficiency in the Pacific.
Promoting energy efficiency in the Pacific
Tuesday 24 September 2013 | Published in Environment
A three day energy audit training workshop began yesterday as part of the second phase of Promoting Energy Efficiency in the Pacific (PEEP 2).
Nursery to nurture young minds
Saturday 21 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Amidst the general rabble of four, five and six graders at the Takitumu School a well looked after nursery was ceremoniously opened yesterday.
Preschool students learning to grow
Saturday 21 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Students from Titikaveka Preschool visited the aquaponics centre in Titikaveka on Friday to learn about different ways to grow plants.
One tonne of rubbish collected
Tuesday 17 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Over 1000 kilogrammes of rubbish was collected between the Nikao seawall and Avatiu wharf for Clean up the World day on Friday.
Plant protection workshop held
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands was among the 22 member countries of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) to attend a workshop to discuss and deliberate on the international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPM) recently.
Cleaning up the Cook Islands
Monday 16 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Around 70 staff members from CITC collected more than 700kg of rubbish during Clean Up the World day on Friday.
Cleaner and greener for global campaign
Saturday 14 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Local schools and businesses were sweeping the coastline looking for rubbish yesterday.
Cleaning up the Cooks
Friday 13 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Today is ‘Clean Up the World’ day in the Cooks.
Call for rubbish roundup volunteers
Friday 13 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Volunteers are helping to keep the Cooks clean as part of Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative’s ‘Rubbish Roundup’ – and organisers say the more helping hands the better.
Avatea presents film producers and stars
Monday 9 September 2013 | Published in Environment
The Friday assembly at Avatea School was full of laughter and applause on August 30 as the year 7 and 8 students showcased their movies and presentations to an engaged school audience.
Climate change focus at Forum
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna added his signature to a document yesterday at the Pacific Leaders Forum that hopes to demonstrate the region’s commitment to climate change.