Environment
Deep-sea mining effects unknown
Friday 19 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Deep-sea mining is unchartered territory that needs investigation before anyone is given a license to mine, said Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) marine park project manager.
Gearing up for Lagoon Day
Thursday 18 July 2013 | Published in Environment
‘Biodegradable’ is the word of the day for Lagoon Day 2013.
Coral's message about climate change
Wednesday 17 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Aitutaki has a lot to say about past weather patterns, or so experts are hoping.
Solar for the north
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The tender for solar projects in three islands in the northern group will close on Monday.
Lagoon Day: one day is now
Tuesday 16 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Mauke resident June Hosking, organiser of Lagoon Day, which will take place on Thursday and Friday at Punanga Nui market.
Strict ban on shark finning
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands enforces a strict ban on shark finning according to the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
New water tank at Tupapa
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Water bottles are now filling much more quickly at the Tupapa water station.
Reusable nappies a better option
Monday 15 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Donna Smith is a friend of Lagoon Day organiser June Hosking.
Fish frenzy
Saturday 13 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Nukutere College students are making schools of fish for Lagoon Day.
Call for high seas pocket ban
Saturday 13 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is leading the call to ban fishing inside the eastern high seas pocket to clamp down on illegal fishing that may be taking place.
Fish stock under threat
Saturday 13 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Aquatic sustainability and cutting tuna consumption in the Cook Islands is the focus for Lagoon day 2013.
Funding secured for energy
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Prime minister Henry Puna has returned from a multi nation trip with funds aimed to help the nation achieve its goal of deriving 50 per cent of its energy from renewable resources by 2015.
Flyers promote Lagoon Day
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Flyers for Lagoon Day are being distributed around Rarotonga.
Cooks keen on quota system
Friday 12 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Minister for Marine Resources (MMR) Teina Bishop says the Cook Islands is willing to adopt a regional quota system to limit harvesting of albacore tuna and prevent overfishing.
Fishing company in hot water
Thursday 11 July 2013 | Published in Environment
A multinational fishing company licensed to fish in Cook Islands waters has been fined US$120,000 and stripped of its fishing licence for Marshall Islands waters.
Young seal far from home
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Environment
A young fur seal from New Zealand is taking a holiday in Rarotonga.
New boat for Captain Tama
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Captain Tama is getting ready for the latest addition to his fleet of lagoon cruisers.
1000 kikau fish for Lagoon Day
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Nukutere College students have been busy making more than 1000 kikau fish for Lagoon Day.
Legislation leaves lingering smell
Wednesday 3 July 2013 | Published in Environment
A grey zone in legislation is preventing the government from dealing with a foul smell from a poultry farm in Muri.
Oriental fruit fly number down
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Seven weeks after the discovery of the Oriental fruit fly– the Ministry of Agriculture has reported a dramatic drop in the pest being caught in surveillance traps.