Te Puna Vai Mārama Cook Islands Centre for Research are conducting a survey of Cook Islands residents on Digital and Financial Literacy. This project looks at the use, knowledge and experiences of the community with technology and money. We want to hear from you! Our survey is live, check it out here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C797SSX
Te Puna Vai Mārama Cook Islands Centre for Research and Te Ipukarea Society held the Deep Ocean Symposium on Thursday, 31st October, and it was a success! Thank you to all the speakers from across the globe and locally who gave amazing and insightful talks. Around 90 people attended the one-day event. Video of the event will be released soon.
Photo: Left - Solomon Kaho'ohalahala, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument Advisory Council, Hawaii; Right - Alanna Smith, Director of Te Ipukarea Society, Rarotonga
We offer our sincerest congratulations to former Te Puna Vai Mārama Research Fellow Jacqueline Evans, who was awarded an Honorary Doctoral degree from Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale in France for her tireless work fighting for the preservation of the oceans and the promotion of sustainable management of marine resources. Below is the video of Jacqui's doctoral ceremony - held on World Oceans Day, Saturday 8th June 2024.