
Local articles
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Why deep seabed mining could arrive much sooner than we were led to believe
In February 2022, the Cook Islands Government awarded three exploration licences for deep seabed mining. Initially valid for five years,…
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Lessons from my time at Te Ipukarea Society (TIS)
Kia Orana, my name is Moeana Mitchell and I decided to do a three-week internship at Te Ipukarea Society (TIS)…
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We need longer term solutions to dengue
According to the Relief Web website, as of 10th February the Cook Islands has had 614 probable, confirmed and suspected…
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The deep-sea double standard: Why the Cook Islands is building a supply chain for a decision it claims not to have made
The recent signing of the Strategic Framework for Critical Minerals Research and Supply Chain Security between the United States and…
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Te Manu Tai o te Kūki ʻAirani – Mangaia
A song-meter service in Mangaia last week marked the start of this year’s work for the Te Manu Tai o…
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Cook Islands youth strengthen Pacific ties through Hawaiʻi cultural and conservation exchange
A group of young Cook Islanders began the year with a life-changing experience through the Moananuiākea Hawaiʻi Cultural and Conservation…
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Local businesses back Te Ipukarea Society’s environmental mission
This month, Te Ipukarea Society achieved another milestone when we were recognised, through the Cook Islands Pocket Guide / Trip…
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Native or Introduced? The Matenga’s biodiversity journey in Akapuao, Titikaveka
Family look at the biodiversity around them
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The value of indigenous ownership and management of protected areas
Today’s article is written by Ana Tiraa, a landowner in the Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) and the project manager from…
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2025 in summary: Another good year comes to a close for Te Ipukarea Society (TIS)
In this week’s article we summarise some of the activities we have completed throughout the year. 2025 was a busy…
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Strengthening Pacific turtle knowledge
The South Pacific is home to a number of migratory sea turtle species, including green and hawksbill turtles found in…
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Listening for the lost Titi Rakorakoa of Enuamanu
Seabird monitoring efforts for species we rarely see continued this year on the land of the birds, Enuamanu, Atiu. The…
