2018/19 Annual Report

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 19 November 2019 11:34

Stratford District Council adopted its 2018/19 Annual Report at the first meeting of Council on Tuesday 29 October 2019. A three page summary and the full report can both be viewed online here.

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Last week to search for scarecrows - and see the winners!

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 12 November 2019 12:29

Stratford district’s Scarecrow Trail is in its last week, with all Scarecrows due to retire from the limelight after Sunday 17 November. 

This means you still have time to jump on the trail, see how many scarecrows you can find, and go in the draw to win prizes.

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Demolition to old ANZ Bank building to start this week

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Last Updated: Monday, 11 November 2019 14:22

Stratford District Council has confirmed that contractors will begin work on the demolition of the ANZ Bank Building from Wednesday 13 November 2019 if weather permits.

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How #Compleating our food saves waste, money and time – and tastes delicious!

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Last Updated: Saturday, 09 November 2019 12:25

Did you know one of the biggest environmental challenges we face is food waste? If it were a country, food waste would be third largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. 

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The hunt is on! Stratford's Scarecrow Trail starts today

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Last Updated: Friday, 01 November 2019 10:21

Stratford district’s sensational Scarecrow Trail has kicked off from today and finishes Sunday 17 November 2019. 

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New subdivision to open

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 29 October 2019 13:56

Stratford District Council is excited to announce the opening of tenders for the residential subdivision off Pembroke Road, Stratford.

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1895 love letters found at Council, can you help us?

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Last Updated: Thursday, 24 October 2019 18:39

We have discovered a collection of letters stored in our archives room. These are written by Harry (located in Stratford) to his wife Gracie (located in Dunedin) dated in 1895. 

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High voter turnout gives clear support for elected members

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:07

Stratford District Council is getting ready to welcome new and returning councillors to the table after an election that recorded a number of (legal) highs. 

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Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund now open

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 06 November 2019 16:44

The latest funding round of the Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund for people in the Stratford district opens today, Monday 14 October and closes Friday 8 November. 

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2019 Election results

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Last Updated: Friday, 18 October 2019 13:10

The final election results are in.

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Last week to make your vote count

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Last Updated: Monday, 07 October 2019 13:30

With only five days left to have a say on who sits around the Stratford District Council table, voters are reminded to get a move on or risk their vote not being counted. 

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Recently completed a trade?

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Last Updated: Friday, 04 October 2019 17:23

A Trade Graduation Ceremony is being held in Stratford on Thursday 7 November.

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Stratford gets set to host scarecrows

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 01 October 2019 16:28

Calling all Scarecrows in the Stratford district! Entries are open for our upcoming Scarecrow Trail.

Register your Scarecrow entries for the trail below or pick up a form from the Stratford District Library or Stratford i-SITE.

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Voting open for 2019 elections

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Last Updated: Friday, 20 September 2019 19:56

With voting papers being delivered from today, Stratford District Council Chief Executive Sven Hanne is urging Stratford district voters to have their say and vote before 12 October 2019.  

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Youth Council Get On The Bus - Bowlarama

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 18 September 2019 16:08

Stratford District Youth Council's GET ON THE BUS is back on Friday 25 October. 

Enjoy tenpin bowling, mini golf, FREE PIZZA and spot prizes with your friends at Bowlarama!

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Spring into the October school holidays!

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 17 September 2019 16:32

School holidays are fast approaching, and this October there's plenty of choice to keep the kids busy. 

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Roll up, roll up, to the greatest show of lost souls!

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Last Updated: Monday, 09 September 2019 14:58

Stratford District Youth Council presents... A SCARY NIGHT: CARNIVAL

It's a twisted dream to make you scream! One night only, Saturday 28 September!

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Chorus Cabinet Art Project 2019

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 04 September 2019 13:56

Keep New Zealand Beautiful has partnered with Chorus to beautify telecommunication cabinets throughout the country with its Cabinet Art Project.

Applications are now open for the Stratford Cabinet Art Project.

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New digital noticeboard for Stratford

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 27 August 2019 16:52

Stratford District Council has installed a digital community noticeboard to profile local events and activities for the district. 

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Get your SCARE on!

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Last Updated: Tuesday, 20 August 2019 16:10

Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) is looking for unique personalities to bring to life the greatest show of lost souls, as ‘A Scary Night’ returns to Taranaki Pioneer Village with ‘Carnival’. 

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