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Stay informed with the latest news, research updates, and events from Te Puna Vai Mārama
In the News: Cook Islands webinar
Cook Islands researchers hold their first research webinar in a series supported by Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa: Centre for Pacific & Global Health.
In the News: Muri Lagoon Health
Read about our research with Griffith University on the Muri Lagoon.
Certification in GIS Training for Biodiversity Monitoring
TPVM researchers take the opportunity to learn more about GIS: the Geographic Information System with thanks to our colleagues at NES for the invitation.
Young Pacific Leaders Workshop on Regional Security
Merita Tuari’i attends the Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Workshop on Regional Security.
Participation at the 2025 Adaptations Futures Conference (Virtual and in-person)
TPVM researchers attend and present at the 2025 Adaptations Futures Conference in Ōtautahi, Aotearoa | Christchurch, New Zealand.
Participation at 24th Annual Cook Islands Health Conference
The 2025 Health Expo highlighted the importance of the first 1000 days and TPVM researchers, Merita Tuari’i and Selane Tairea, were amongst the presenters.
Griffith University collaborates with TPVM on seabed minerals research
Te Puna Vai Mārama and Griffith University partner on a research project to better understand Cook Islanders’ views on seabed mining
New special issue on tīvaevae
New special issue published with majority Cook Islands authors and researchers.
Final validation workshop for Cook Islands SRH Policy and Workplan
Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Workplan for the Cook Islands now complete.
Cook Islands writers gather for Tuatau tātā: a season to write
TPVM and colleagues undertake a writing retreat for 3 days in Rarotonga.
Attendance at the Crawford Fund Conference
Research fellow, Selane Tairea, attends the Crawford Fund Conference.
Selane Tairea acknowledged in Mapu E Tū series
Selane Tairea is profiled in the Mapu E Tū series for the 60th anniversary of Cook Islands’ self-governance.
Pacific Community Regional Research Symposium
Research Symposium held 22-23 May 2025 in Tonga.
An academy for Pacific Science
Te Puna Vai Mārama Senior Research Fellow, Merita Tuari'i recently attended Pacific Academy of Science Establishing Committee meeting in Auckland, New Zealand.
TPVM takes on ‘WOW’
Te Puna Vai Mārama entered the Pride Cook Islands Anuanua Week World of Wearable Arts competition in April.
Research Seminar: Valerie Wichman
Valery Wichman, chief advisor to Te Tiare Association, delivers a seminar based on her research work.