Tāua e Moana – Ocean & I

Te Ipukarea Society continues its periodic programme Here in the Cook Islands, and more specifically in the Pa Enua, young girls experiencing the menstrual cycle for the first time can find it quite overwhelming. It is not a topic that is often spoken about openly. Our Te Ipukarea Society team with the support of the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association has made it our duty to spread awareness . ... more

Protecting a little paradise in Ma’uke With the introduction of non-biodegradable equipment and packaging over the past 50 plus years, waste management in the pa enua has become very challenging. Plastics, e-waste and whiteware are among the most prevalent waste categories. There is a lack of support and infrastructure  to facilitate the export of any of the waste that cannot be dealt with . ... more

Pacific Launch of Deep Rising This past week on Tuesday at the Empire Cinema we launched the documentary called Deep Rising.  This thought-provoking movie, narrated by Jason Momoa of “Aquaman” fame, dives down to the depths of the ocean to investigate the future plans for mining the seabed for valuable metals.  It covers the potential impacts of the mining process, and looks at some of the deep . ... more

Citizen science turtle monitoring continues Throughout Te Moana nui o Kiva, sea turtles are held in very high regard. The reasons for this vary from their majestic mana passed down through cultural storytelling, to their availability as a source of food. Within the southern and northern Cook Islands, sea turtles are sighted, mainly in the lagoon, and passage areas, but there is limited . ... more

Sustainable Alternatives to Deep-Sea Mining for Battery Production In the quest for a more sustainable future, the world is increasingly recognising the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles. However, this transition has raised concerns about the environmental impact of mining for minerals like copper, manganese, cobalt, and nickel, which are commonly used . ... more