Environment
Clean water initiative for Pacific countries
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key announced a $5 million initiative to help the Cook Islands and four other low-lying Pacific countries vulnerable to water shortages.
PM pleads for climate change action
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna made an impassioned plea for global action against climate change yesterday.
Volunteers needed for clean up
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Environment
A call for volunteers who are willing to get their hands dirty has been issued by the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI) – and prizes are up for grabs.
Schools help clean up Cooks
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Schools in the Cooks will be joining forces to clean up local waterways this month.
Winners yet to be decided in logo comp
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Twenty entries were received for the Cook Islands Marine Park logo competition in which the winner will be awarded $500.
Half of water tank applications approved
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Environment
Around half of households that have applied for the government’s water tank subsidy have had their applications approved, according to a report issued last month.
Mauke petitions against purse seining
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A petition begun circulating yesterday on the island of Mauke that hopes to persuade Prime Minister Henry Puna to stop purse seining in the Cook Islands.
Pacific flavour
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
New Zealand’s celebrated chef Robert Oliver (in white) enjoys Cook Islands cuisine by the lagoon with locals, including Tua Pitman (right).
Fishing with Geoff Thomas
Thursday 29 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A well-known name in the world of fishing was in the Cook Islands to film a segment for his television series this week.
Whale spotting an exact science
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Environment
At least 20 whales have frolicked on the shores of the Cook Islands this month.
No progress at Turangi site
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Environment
There has been no progress made to date in the clean up of the former recycling site in Turangi.
PM cautious on EU deal
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna has expressed concerns with the proposed fisheries partnership agreement between the Cook Islands and the European Union.
Shore officers train for safety
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Environment
It takes a lot of efficient manpower to offload a shipment of fuel and this cargo must be handled with the utmost care.
Accused takes plea bargain
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Whale researcher Nan Hauser, pictured here with some of her research equipment, helped raise the profile of the Cook Islands again in a recent 60 Minutes interview.
60 Minutes interview 'an honour'
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands ‘whale lady’ Nan Hauser was recently interview for CBS’s 60 Minutes by TV journalist Scott Pelley.
Aitutaki fights back against fruit fly
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The Oriental fruit fly eradication programme on Aitutaki was started on July 29.
Diesel-powered research trip questioned
Monday 19 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Marine park researchers have been questioned about their carbon footprint following an expedition to survey areas of Cook Islands waters.
CITC praised for Lagoon Day support
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Environment
CITC was a major sponsor of Lagoon Day 2013 and the company has made a conscious effort to be environment friendly.
Local gains marine park knowledge
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A local youth got up close and personal with the marine park during a recent survey trip on research vessel Plan B.
Speaking out on the marine park
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Environment
More than 300 people had their say on the marine park at Lagoon Day last month.