
Local articles
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Questioning the concept of deep seabed mining
In a recent Time Magazine article, explorer and investor Victor Vescovo asserts that the economics of deep-seabed mining simply “do not stack…
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The ocean is our life
As Oceans Week draws to a close, we celebrate that nearly 40 countries are now calling for a moratorium on…
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Snap and Track: A photo friendly way to follow turtles
To help protect the ocean and its marine life, Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) recently teamed up with GROW Aitutaki to…
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The ‘real science’ around deep seabed mining!
The Prime Minister was quoted in the Cook Islands News article on Wednesday, May 26th, concerning the seabed mining consultations…
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Tracking the ʻĪʻoi, new learnings
A year after the Rarotonga ʻĪʻoi Project began, exciting new learnings about the endemic bird are ready to share. The…
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Community unites to restore Ngatoe stream in successful planting day
This past Saturday, over 30 volunteers gathered along the banks of Ngatoe Stream in Vaima’anga to take part in a…
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Waste management – not just the government’s problem
The Cook Islands faces significant challenges in managing its waste. With a population spread across 15 islands, including the most…
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Nature’s nurturers: Youth holiday adventures in sustainability and indigenous culture
The recent school holidays drew in a number of senior youth members from Pukapuka, the southern group islands and Rarotonga…
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Seeking new insights on seabirds we rarely see
The following article is written by Alanna Matamaru Smith, Director of Te Ipukarea Society, the BirdLife Member for the Cook…
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Local author celebrates World Book Day
As the world prepares to celebrate World Book Day on April 23, local personality, June Hosking, marks the occasion with…
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The voice of the ocean
Te Ipukarea Society was recently invited to French Polynesia to participate in an event known as “Te Reo O Te…
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Filling knowledge gaps on rare seabirds in the Cook Islands
Petrels and shearwaters make up a unique group of seabirds. Their beaks have a distinctive “tubenose” which is used for…
