News
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Customer Satisfaction Survey results 2023/24
NewsSurvey shows Stratford district great for well-being, but residents want clarity around rates and value for money
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Council votes to retain Māori Ward for 2025 election
NewsCouncil resolved to retain its Māori Ward and undertake a binding poll alongside the 2025 local government elections to determine the future of the seat from 2028 onwards.
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Programme giving jobseekers right tools for employment gearing up
NewsStratford’s Workforce Programme has helped 38 locals find employment over the 2023-24 year. 26 young people have received driver training or support with licences, and 13 local businesses...
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Competition aims to lift lid on top recycling problem
NewsSend ya lids off to school! Schools and early childhood centres in Stratford district are collecting clean plastic milk and cream bottle lids from their communities during terms 3 and 4 this year...
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Introducing Venture Taranaki’s PowerUp Investment Month
NewsWhether you want to explore how to attract investment or you have already started your fundraising journey, Venture Taranaki’s series of small-group sessions will give invaluable guidance...
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Rates support for low-income homeowners now available to more people
NewsFrom 1 July, new rules came into effect that widened the group of people that can apply for a rebate and increased the maximum amount people can receive.
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Community invited to Stratford Chunuk Bair commemorations
NewsStratford District Council (SDC) invites community members of all ages to commemorate the WWI battle of Chunuk Bair in Gallipoli and celebrate the birthday of the 5th/7th Battalion...
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There's plenty on for kids at 3:30 Club!
NewsSchool hols may be over, but there’s still heaps on for kids at 3:30 Club, every Wednesday during term time...
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$7.8k awarded to help youth sports teams get on the road to victory
NewsThe Rural Travel Fund was established by Sport New Zealand to encourage rural participation in sports...
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Citizen Award recipients announced
NewsWe're delighted to announce the Stratford district Citizen Awards recipients for 2024. The awards recognise the district’s local champions who go above and beyond for the community.
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$8.9k awarded to arts projects, from talent show to fibre crafts
NewsStratford’s Got Talent! Five local creative projects have received financial support to get off the ground, after $8,968 was awarded during the latest round of Creative Communities Scheme funding....
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Long Term Plan 2024-34 adopted
NewsThis week Council adopted the final Long Term Plan 2024-34 and supporting documents after a robust audit review, and set the rates for the 2024/25 year.
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Free Neon Rave for under 18s these school hols
NewsLocal intermediate and high school students will have the chance to glow up at a free Neon Rave party being held by Zeal Taranaki and Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC).
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Get the most out of your Antenno App
NewsOur free Antenno app for android and apple devices is a great way to get council news and alerts, as well as make your own quick reports on community issues when you spot them.
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Stratford District Council Fees and Charges for 2024/25 adopted
NewsOn Tuesday 25 June, Stratford District Council adopted its 2024/25 Fees and Charges Schedule after being consulted on as part of the draft Long Term Plan 2024-34 (LTP).
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Matariki public holiday hours
NewsHappy Māori New Year! On Friday 28 June, we celebrate the Māori new year (which we refer to as Puanga in Taranaki) with the Matariki public holiday...
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Changes made to Stratford pedestrian upgrades post community feedback
NewsTwo new pedestrian crossings will go ahead for Broadway in Stratford, with one zebra crossing located in between the roundabouts and a courtesy crossing in the vicinity of Seyton Street.
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Vandalism is costing the community
NewsRecent acts of vandalism in Stratford have frustrated officers at Stratford District Council (SDC), who say repairing public property and cleaning up after vandals is costing local ratepayers.
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Residential ratepayer on a low income?
NewsYou may be eligible to apply for a maximum $750 partial rebate on the rates you’ve paid during this financial year (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024).
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Free Positive Ageing Forum for June puts the focus on safety
NewsStratford District Council invites the district’s 65-plus community members to attend the free Positive Ageing Forum on Wednesday 26 June 2024 from 10.30am to 1pm.
