
Local articles
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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…
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Don’t get wasted this Christmas
The festive season brings joy, family get-togethers, and memorable celebrations for many of us in the Cook Islands. Unfortunately it…
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Questions mount as mining company exits the Cook Islands
Several months ago, rumours were circulating at the International Seabed Authority meeting in Jamaica that Belgian company, Global Seabed Resources…
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Northern Group islands veterinary trek: A journey of collaboration, care, and community
Earlier in November, Dr Katie Bird and I had the privilege of representing Te Are Manu on a remarkable veterinary…
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Youth Rangers lead the call for stream protection
Photo: The recent Youth Rangers programme, stemming curiosity to conservation in stream science. Photo Credit: Nicole Fuchs On October 31, 2025,…
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Deep-seabed mining: A question of faith and creation care
Image: Page from the book ‘Unbroken’ or ‘Motukore’ showing how our tupuna, and some fishers now, demonstrate living in harmony with…
