Environment Act 2026 Passed by Parliament

"The Environment Act 2026, will apply throughout the Cook Islands, it will provide a legislative…

NES Signs Counselling Partnership with RedPack

NES Manager of Environmental Policy and Planning, Tekura Moeka'a noted that “investing in staff wellbeing…

Suwarrow Rangers Preparing for Deployment as Park Remains Temporarily Closed

In the meantime, Suwarrow National Park will remain closed until the Rangers are deployed and…

Mauke Youth Carve a Plastic-Free Future Through Culture and Conservation

TOAAA President Tai George said the initiative is helping preserve traditional knowledge while inspiring young…

From Aitutaki to Paraguay: Cook Islands Represented at UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Council

Throughout the conference, countries shared how biosphere reserves are helping to protect biodiversity while supporting…

NES Officer Represents Cook Islands at ADB Indigenous Peoples Consultations and Asia Clean Energy Forum 2026

As an Pacific Co-Chair of the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Group (IPAG), Mrs. Tuiravakai joined Indigenous…

Itiki Rangers Youth Lead Action Against Plastic Pollution in Mitiaro

The project not only improved the local environment but also created opportunities for students to…

NES Welcomes Niva Consultants to Lead Strategic Direction for the RESPONSE Project

Manager Environmental Partnerships, Hayley Weeks, said that “Tessa brings a unique combination of strategic vision,…

Environmental Compliance Dashboard Report (January–June 2026)

During the first half of 2026, NES approved 90 environmental and development applications, comprising 63…

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