National Action Plan on Plastics Consultation Commenced with NES
Work is underway to develop the Cook Islands National Action Plan on Plastics, with NES beginning consultations to help shape a practical and coordinated approach
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Manihiki Environment Officer Gains Practical Experience in Aitutaki
“The training gave me valuable hands-on experience and a better understanding of what to look for during site inspections and environmental assessments”
Three NES Leaders Graduate with Masters in Environmental Management and Sustainability
NES celebrates the academic achievements of Halatoa Fua, Benjamin Maxwell and Tekura Moeka’a, who have successfully completed the Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability at
Akamanako Fridays – Meitaki Ma’ata Julia!
Over four weeks, NES staff took part in the Akamanako Fridays Workplace Wellbeing Series facilitated by Julia Evans, CEO of RedPack, exploring practical ways to
Mitiaro NES Office Renovation Complete
The renovation included the installation of a new roof and windows, helping transform the office into a safer, more comfortable and fit-for-purpose workspace for the
Thames South School Takes Part in Rarotonga Clean-Up
Thames South School students from New Zealand took time during their recent visit to Rarotonga to give back, collecting 39.7kg of waste through clean-up activities
Suwarrow Rangers begin 2026 deployment
Image: Park Ranger Johnnie Tangaroa and Assistant Ranger Teokotai Terei farewell family members before departing for Suwarrow.
Life Skills Programme Continues at Apii Mauke
Apii Mauke students continue to build practical environmental knowledge through hands-on learning, from biodiversity and conservation to agriculture, waste management and caring for Mauke’s natural
Mauke’s Journey Towards Red Passion Fruit Eradication
Mauke continues to make progress towards its goal of eradicating red passion fruit by 2031, supported through the Restoring Island Resilience (RIR) project.
Aitutaki’s Ocean, Knowledge and Future
Aitutaki’s fishers, traditional leaders and communities hold generations of knowledge about the island’s lagoon, reef and ocean. Recent consultations considered how this Traditional Knowledge can