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Johnnie Tangaroa – Suwarrow Park Ranger
Beyond his military career, Johnnie has been actively involved with organisations like New Zealand Outward Bound and the Department of Conservation (DOC). His contributions extend
The Rarotonga Environment Act 1994/95 was repealed by the Environment Act 2003 formalising the establishment of the NES.
The role of the National Environment Services is based on 5 main areas and has four main departments.
There is a suite of policies, strategies and plans developed over the years to enable environmental protection, conservation and management.
Our cultural identify is deeply rooted in our environment and it is part of our heritage and legacy.
An Environment Consent is a permission granted to an applicant undertaking an activity that has some but not significant environment impact.
A permission required for the construction of a standard residential dwelling or non-construction purposes such as land clearance.
A management tool used to identify the environmental, social and economic impacts of a project prior to decision making.
Any person planning to take any wild animal or plant overseas must apply for a permit for trade movement of endangered species (CITES).
All importers of bulk HFC goods must register as an approved importer with NES.
Other permits issued by NES relates to the transboundary movement of waste, ozone depletion substances and wildlife.
Biodiversity plans are important documents to manage and determine the state of our natural environment.
Protecting species, habitats, ecosystem, and protecting biological diversity.
Activities to protect, maintain, or restore the quality of environmental media.
Historical milestone for conservation in the Cook Islands
The Environment Act 2003 is the primary legislation applied throughout the Cook Islands and the Outer Islands (Pa Enua) of Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro.
Several subsidiary legislations made under the Environment Act 2003 to apply provisions of the Act and to also include the Pa Enua.
Numerous national legislations interlinked with the environment but administered by other government entities.
Beyond his military career, Johnnie has been actively involved with organisations like New Zealand Outward Bound and the Department of Conservation (DOC). His contributions extend
Keanu is eager to introduce efficient methods to his Suwarrow Ranger role, including general maintenance tasks such as cleaning out stagnant water tanks on the
The Cook Islands National Focal Point for the Programme, Roselyn Strickland from the National Environmental Service (“NES”) attended the back-to-back meeting at UNEP’s Headquarters in
Currently, the Pa Enua program is being strengthened with the assistance of a dedicated consultant.
Aeata has recently joined National Environment Services as the Tongareva Environment Officer. Her appointment brings with it a leadership experience, having served as Head Girl
NES Pa Enua officer of Mitiaro Gretta Murare extends appreciation to the community for their active participation and support in making the day a success
The event explored the intersection of sustainable development, conservation, and economic prosperity. Attendees engaged with global experts to discuss innovative strategies for integrating ecosystem services
hrough the Project ENUA GEF7 and the National Environment Service as the implementing agency the day was celebrated appreciating our environment at the Takuvaine Catchment
Cook Islands representation to this meeting included NES staff Ms. Elizabeth Munro, Mrs. Moana Tetauru and Ms. Jessie Nicholson. Representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture
Two staff from the National Environment Service (NES) Cook Islands were amongst 30 other participants that recently attended the training programme in Singapore last month.