Environmental Compliance Update: Rarotonga (May–August 2025)
“Compliance is one of the key ways NES protects our environment. By working alongside the public, we can prevent harm and maintain safe, healthy surroundings,”
Tag: Environmental Compliance
NES Staff Strengthen Maritime Preparedness with IMO-Certified Deep Sea Safety Training
The National Environment Service (NES) of the Cook Islands is dedicated to protecting and sustainably managing the environment. NES staff recently enhanced their maritime preparedness
NES receives EIA report for the Maii Residential Hillside Development Project for public consultation
The EIA Report outlines the project’s stages, emergency and infrastructure requirements, and the management of potential environmental impacts on land, waste, erosion control, hazards, and
NES receives EIA report for the Atiu Harbour Upgrade Project for public consultation
NES provides environmental sign off on projects that may have an impact on the environment (Tiers 1, 2 & 3). This particular EIA Permit Application
NES receives EIA application for public consultation
NES provides environmental sign off on projects that may have an impact on the environment (Tiers 1, 2 & 3). This particular EIA Permit Application
Marine and lagoon baseline assessment work to start in Aitutaki next week
NES has identified multiple cases of environmental impact, particularly in coastal and marine environments, related to various recent development projects in Aitutaki. NES has teamed
NES receives three EIA reports for public consultation
The three EIA Reports entails the stages, emergency and infrastructure requirements. The management of impacts is provided on key areas that include land, waste, erosion
NES joins regional consultation on minerals and metals environmental management
The participation highlighted the Cook Islands’ commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management. Of particular interest were discussions on environmental management relating to sand mining,
NES records public complaints to influence decision making
NES’s Environmental Compliance Department is particularly concerned with individuals and organisations that disregard environmental legislation and engage in activities that can cause harm to the
NES team members enrol in the University of Newcastle
The program is part of the University of Newcastle’s distant education platform of which the NES staff conduct on a part time basis.