Category: News Articles

Raising awareness about environmental issues in the Cook Islands is one of the most important roles of Te Ipukarea Society.  This awareness covers the 4 focal areas of the Society’s…

Youth taking a stand for our ocean Our ocean is much more than just a big blue space, covering 75 per cent of our planet. It is a big blue…

An hour to shape our future An hour to shape our future Earth Hour 2022 focuses on the theme #ShapeOurFuture. Meaning, what small positive environmental changes you make in your…

Genie in a Bottle: The Magic of Glass Sand has become a hot commodity here on Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Yes, for the picture-perfect beach shots, but also for increased interest…

Break the Silence, Don’t let periods stop you. That’s a wrap with the Maine Mura awareness raising campaign presentations! ‘Maine Mura’ is an awareness raising initiative discussing the importance of…

We are the People. We are the People. The following comments are made, in part, as a response to the statements made by the Honourable Prime Minister Mark Brown (PM)…

Golden apples or Forbidden Fruit? Golden apples or Forbidden Fruit? This week we took advantage of the invitation to the ceremony for signing of the deep sea mining exploratory licences…

Inspiring conservation through art Outdoor murals or sculptures provide a creative opportunity to engage the public in clever designs but also provide people with underlying messages.  The neat thing about…

Youngsters get involved with world wetlands day 2022 Youngsters get involved with world wetlands day 2022 Article by: Gabriella Napa On Wednesday 02 February a number of young Cook Islanders…

Afterlife of car tyres – To sink or let sit? Written by Teariki Pennycook Over a large period of time, the Cook Islands Motor Centre where I am currently employed,…