Questions mount as mining company exits Cook Islands
Several months ago, rumours were circulating at the International Seabed Authority meeting in Jamaica that Belgian company, Global Seabed Resources (GSR), intended […]
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Northern Group Islands Veterinary Trek
Earlier in November, Dr Katie Bird and I had the privilege of representing Te Are Manu on a remarkable veterinary outreach trek […]
Youth Rangers
On October 31, 2025, a group of Apii Te Uki Ou students were a part of a project development called “Youth Rangers” […]
A question of faith and creation care
In the Cook Islands, Deep-Sea Mining (DSM) has sparked debate—not just in politics and science, but also in our churches. Here June Hosking […]
A grave concern
Every year, as the first of November arrives, many in the Cook Islands pause for a solemn and beautiful occasion known as […]
Sustainable Development
The phrase sustainable development suggests sensible progress — meeting today’s needs without harming the ability of future generations to meet theirs. This […]
Teaching teens the value of reusableperiod products
Towards the end of September, Te Ipukarea Society’s Project Officer, Akeina (Ake) Tairea, together with Mary McDonald, led an interactive session with […]
Citizen Science turtle tracking
Te Ipukarea Society’s Project Officer Akeina Tairea had a valuable opportunity to work alongside Apii Maʻuke students to share more on Te […]
Maʻuke welcomes Tumu the octopus
It’s been a busy and exciting week on the island of Maʻuke. Not only did the New Zealand Army arrive to provide […]
Protecting biodiversity in the High Seas
Last week, Morocco ratified the “Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty”. That is quite […]