Operation Namu21 includes a mass clean up Photo: Te Marae Ora Last week 'Operation Namu21' was activated in Rarotonga, with people collecting rubbish lying on the beach or side of the road, in an attempt to reduce mosquito breeding and resting sites. Representatives from all ministries were involved - including the Ministry of Health Te Marae Ora, Office of the Public Service Commissioner, Infrastructure Cook Islands, Ministry of Agriculture, National Environment Service, Ministry of Finance & Economic Management, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Education, and the Cook Islands Police Service. 'Operation Namu21' was being overseen by Health National Command & Coordination team leader Dr Tereapii Uka.