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Te Tu’anga Taporoporo/National Environment Service (NES) has released the Rarotonga Southern Passages Environmental Management Plan 2025–2028 for public consultation and comment. The Plan specifically targets the Ava’avaroa, Rutaki, and Papua passages, popular zones for turtle-watching tours and marine activities, which currently operate without regulatory oversight. Backed by US$3.5 million in funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the five-year project emphasises conservation, regulation, and responsible tourism.
Original Article: Rarotonga’s Southern Passages Plan open for public feedback
