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Submissions open for the draft Victoria Park reserve management plan
NewsWe've completed a review of the Victoria Park Reserve Management Plan (RMP) following the first round of community feedback, and an updated draft RMP is now available for the final feedback process.
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Meet your 2025 Youth Council
NewsFive new Stratford District Youth Councillors were officially sworn in by District Mayor Neil Volzke on Tuesday 4 February.
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TSB Pool Complex demolition starting soon
NewsAfter serving the district faithfully for decades as a much-loved community venue for fitness and fun, we’re finally saying farewell to the old TSB Pool Complex in King Edward Park...
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Stratford schools save over 135,000 lids from bins
NewsRecycling contamination plummets as Stratford schools save over 135,000 lids from bins.
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Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga is coming soon. Are you ready?
NewsMore than 40,000 visitors are expected to visit the region for what’s been described as the “Olympics of Kapa Haka” and we’re getting ready to roll out a big Whakaahurangi Stratford welcome!
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Restricted fire season now in place
NewsWith both heat and wind featuring in Taranaki this summer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has moved the region to a restricted fire season.
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Waitangi Day opening hours
NewsPublic holiday hours for council facilities on Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February...
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Taranaki leaders say work needed to remove offshore wind barriers
NewsThe Taranaki Mayoral Forum welcomes the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill but says other barriers must be addressed if New Zealand is to realise its offshore wind potential.
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Handy info: Summer Nights Concert & Republic Day on Saturday
NewsEverything you need to know for Saturday's Summer Nights Concert and Whangamōmona Republic Day...
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Merry Christmas from Mayor Neil Volzke
NewsAs another year draws to an end and with Christmas only days away, it’s a time to reflect back on the 2024 year and to look forward to the New Year and the challenges it will bring.
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Annual Report 2023/24 adopted
NewsStratford District Council (SDC) adopted its 2023/24 Annual Report, accompanied by a clean audit opinion, at its Ordinary Meeting on 10 December 2024.
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Hard work pays off for 29 locals across 12 employers
NewsStratford Mayor Neil Volzke and Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Stratford coordinator, Samantha Vega, recently visited local businesses to celebrate with their employees on completing trade qualifications.
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Park up in Stratford this January for the FREE Summer Nights series
NewsKick back and relax in Stratford’s picturesque parks this January for Stratford District Council’s free Summer Nights concert and movie events.
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Mayor Volzke disappointed over potential closure of Stratford Press
NewsMayor Neil Volzke and councillors express huge concern at the NZME proposal to end the Stratford Press.
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Donations for Stratford’s Mayoral Christmas Gift Appeal open Friday
NewsStratford District Mayor Neil Volzke is making sure there’s plenty of room under the Christmas trees at Council’s Service Centre and the Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre.
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Stratford’s 2024 Scarecrow Trail is open. Bring on the hunt!
NewsThe Scarecrow Trail, running from 1 to 17 November, is one of Taranaki’s largest scavenger hunts. There are over 50 community-crafted scarecrows to discover in Stratford district.
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New Percy Thomson Trustees
NewsAt the recent Percy Thomson Trust AGM on 17 October, the following trustees were confirmed for the 2024/25 year...
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Local Water Done Well - Water Reforms update
NewsLocal Water Done Well (LWDW), is a programme of reforms introduced by the Government in February 2024 that replaced what was known as Three Waters Reform.
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What’s your 2024 Recycling Week challenge?
NewsThis week is Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual Recycling Week. It’s a time for us all to think about ways we can reduce the amount of waste coming out of our homes and workplaces...
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Keep yourself and others safe on crossings
NewsWith the new zebra pedestrian and courtesy crossings on Broadway now complete, it’s a good time for a reminder on how to look after your own safety, and the welfare of others, too.
