NES establishes partnership with University of Newcastle
Earlier this month, NES formalised a new partnership with the University of Newcastle (UON), Australia, through the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by both
The Rarotonga Environment Act 1994/95 was repealed by the Environment Act 2003 formalising the establishment of the NES.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.
Earlier this month, NES formalised a new partnership with the University of Newcastle (UON), Australia, through the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by both
Local non-government organization (NGO) Kōrero o te `Ōrau is a valued partner of the National Environment Service.
Environmental compliance is a core function of NES to deliver under its regulatory arm. As part of its communication launch, NES has revamped all processes
NES released the results of its first National Environment Survey known as NES 2.0. The online survey is designed to gauge the views of the
The National Environment Service (NES) launched its full communication tools and plans to strengthen its engagement with all stakeholders and members of the public. A