Environment
Purse seine device found on Manuae
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Environment
A device from a large purse seine vessel that is not licenced to fish in the Cooks wound up on the shores of Manuae.
Research team surveys reefs
Friday 9 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The research team currently surveying some of the southern Cook Islands coral reefs polished up on their skills in Aitutaki early into the voyage.
Company qualifies for solar projects
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Two Japanese companies tendered for solar projects in three islands in the northern group, but only one meets the requirements.
Where are all the fish?
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The 6000 fish that were part of the Lagoon Day 2013 have all found different but appropriate final resting places.
Oriental fruit flies in a sticky situation
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The number of oriental fruit flies (OFFs) that are responsible for destroying fruits and vegetables with a host range of over 117 species has dramatically reduced to singular digits.
Marine park research underway
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Researchers investigating the Cook Islands Marine Park are well into their expedition.
Consultation crucial for solar project
Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Members of the Pukapuka community are looking forward to having more solar power in the future, but leaders are emphasising the community needs to have the final say.
ADB funds solar project
Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands will receive the largest portion of a solar scheme in the Pacific by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Seabed mining prospects good
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Environment
Seabed mining prospects in the Pacific was the subject of a recent presentation by former Minister for Minerals and Natural Resources Tom Marsters.
New solar options at Raro Aircon
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Environment
It is a case of simple economics and caring for the environment that is leading airconditioning and refrigeration experts Raro Aircon.
Elephant plan turned down
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The ministry of agriculture has turned down an application made by the Auckland Zoo to host two juvenile elephants for a quarantine period in the Cook Islands.
Talks on EU fisheries partnership
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Preliminary discussions on developing a bilateral fisheries agreement were held last week between the Ministry of Marine Resources and the European Union (EU).
Sanitation systems inspection in Muri
Wednesday 24 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Business owners in Muri and Avana will soon be seeing the results of an inspection of their sanitation systems.
Te Ipukarea hits back
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society president Ian Karika has hit back at scathing criticism of his organisation by fisheries secretary Ben Ponia.
Do fish have an age?
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Knowing why the age of a fish is important was part of the message of Lagoon Day held last week.
Documenting the marine park
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Environment
David Hannon didn’t start out as a conservationist, but years of filming marine life made the impact of humans on the environment hard to ignore.
Expedition begins
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Environment
A research project to investigate the Cook Islands Marine Park began yesterday.
Design a logo and win $500
Tuesday 23 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Five-hundred dollars is up for grabs for the winner of a marine park logo competition.
Bacteria levels in streams a concern
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The annual water quality report is indicating mixed results for Rarotonga’s lagoon and streams, highlighting the need for more work to improve ecosystem health.
Composting made easy
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Environment
A stack of old tyres is all you need to make a compost bin, as demonstrated by a volunteer at Lagoon Day yesterday.