Tāua e Moana – Ocean & I

House moving, unga style This week we have another article from Mauke from Te Ipukarea Society President June Hosking. With so much threatening our cultural heritage and efforts to live in harmony with ‘to tatou Ipukarea’ its easy to get discouraged. So here I am in Mauke, at the beach praying for guidance and strength to stand for Creation Care in what feels like a hopeless battle. . ... more

Nodule mining, a voyage to ?? Today’s article is contributed by Te Ipukarea President, and Ocean Ancestors advocate, June Hosking, currently living in Mauke. At home in Mauke the news from Rarotonga continues to frustrate as a mining company sponsors yet another community event, on their mission to win people over. Are people aware that we have ex diamond mining and oil industry people exploring . ... more

Coconut trees, too much of a good thing Coconut trees are often called the “Tree of Life” in the Cook Islands and other Pacific islands because every part of the tree is useful. But too many coconut trees can be a problem. While coconut trees are thought to be native to the Pacific, their numbers increased greatly when coconut plantations were started during colonial times to produce . ... more

Getting the dirt on composting On Friday 6th December, Te Ipukarea Society took part in a hands-on composting workshop hosted at the Papaaroa Mission House by Chris Purchas, a New Zealand consultant. Chris specialises in environmental engineering. He has been helping the  PacWastePlus Project, managed through the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP).  He has been conducting various . ... more

Worm farming’, a fun composting process Did you know, the presence of worms in your garden is a sign of having healthy soil? Worms help aerate the soil through their movements, allowing the roots of plants to receive more oxygen and nutrients. Worms also help break down organic matter, such as dead leaves and kitchen scraps, turning this matter into nutrient-rich castings that improve soil . ... more