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Two weeks ago, Te Ipukarea Society was honoured to be asked to present to the Catholic Synod Forum session entitled “Care of the Environment”.  We were asked to talk about…

The 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress held in Vancouver Canada has provided an important global networking opportunity for nations to learn from one another about the challenges and success…

A two-day tourism conference was held at Tamanu Beach Resort on Tuesday and Wednesday this past week.  Participants included tour operators, accommodators, retailers, members of parliament, Aronga Mana reps and…

Since 1971, February 2nd has been marked as the official World Wetlands Day. This is the day environmentalists from around the world celebrate the significant benefits that wetlands provide for…

Do you ever ponder on what lives down in the mysterious deep sea? Covering such a vast area, who knows what great wonders can be found deep down below? 4000…

Reduce plastic waste, buy in bulk, save money Tourism is the largest income generator for the Cook Islands by a large margin.  However, single use plastic waste generated by the…

This week’s Ipukarea opinion piece was written by Te Ipukarea Society Executive Member June Hosking. Title is taken from Hebrews 10:24-25 One day recently I observed a young Cook Islands…

Leaders of the 56 commonwealth countries have declared 2023 as the ‘Year of the Youth’. A year to inspire young leaders of the Commonwealth but also a year for youth-led…

Another Christmas is upon us.  Together with all the fun and good times spent with family, opening presents and eating more than enough at the Christmas kaikai, there will be…

Most of us have thrown out food at some point in our life with disregard to where it will actually end up. Maybe we put more food on our plates…