News
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Stratford ‘winning at’ recycling with less than 3% contamination
NewsStratford residents have been winning at recycling lately, says Peter McNamara, Stratford District Council (SDC) Waste and Water Education Officer.
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Taranaki Anniversary Day hours for facilities
NewsSee our public holiday hours for Monday 11 March...
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Explore Te Ara o Maru this long weekend
NewsIf you’re keen to get out into the great outdoors, Te Ara o Maru, a walkway off the Forgotten World Highway, might just be your new favourite destination...
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RSVP for our FREE Positive Ageing March Forum
NewsAre you part of our 65+ community? Come to our FREE Positive Ageing March Forum
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The Creative Communities fund is open!
NewsNeed support for your local arts project? Through the scheme, individuals, groups, and organisations can receive funding for local arts projects.
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Free swim session at Wai o Rua to celebrate Children’s Day
NewsThere will be 100 happy kids in Stratford on Children’s Day, Sunday 3 March, as Wai o Rua celebrates the occasion with 100 free pool entries and ice-creams for kids 15 years old and under from 3pm.
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Let's talk rubbish (and recycling)!
NewsNo one can refuse a bit of trash talk, so here’s some handy information to answer common questions we’re asked about rubbish and recycling, including what to do if your bin is not collected...
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Draft Communications & Engagement Strategy
NewsCouncil’s Communications and Engagement Strategy has been reviewed and community feedback on the draft strategy is now open.
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Draft Significance & Engagement Policy
NewsCouncil’s Significance and Engagement Policy has been reviewed and submissions on the draft policy are now open.
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Minor repairs are underway at Wai o Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre
NewsBuilding contractors for Wai o Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre have been undertaking some minor repairs at the facility, with the mahi set to continue over the next few months.
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‘Odds and evens’ water restrictions to begin in Stratford district
NewsWith Taranaki’s recent dry and hot summer weather forecast to continue, and dropping river levels, we are imposing water restrictions from Saturday 17 February 2024 until further notice.
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Apply to the Rural Travel Fund
NewsThe Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund helps to fund travel to local sporting competitions for rural teams of tamariki and rangitahi aged between 5 and 18 years.
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Our big audit of bins is underway
NewsOur waste minimisation team is doing an audit of residential bins. This work will help us identify which bins we need to repair or replace, how many bins are out there, and if they’re the right type.
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Stratford Youth Festival bringing the vibes to Children’s Day 2024
NewsZeal Taranaki and Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) are joining forces to put on the Stratford Youth Festival on Children’s Day...
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Victoria Park pond to be drained, cleaned, and re-filled
NewsYears of silt and sediment have been slowly building up since the pond was last excavated and it’s now time for the pond’s regular clean-out to extend its life.
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Facility hours on Waitangi Day
NewsSome of our facilities may be closed or have reduced hours, so please check our opening hours here and plan ahead
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Long Term Plan a focus at recent Policy and Services meeting
NewsOn Tuesday 23 January 2024, the Policy and Services Committee discussed a number of proposals which will make up part of the draft Long Term Plan.
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Recycling collection is changing. What does it mean for our district?
NewsThe government is standardising kerbside recycling across Aotearoa, New Zealand...
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There’s still time to apply for support for your waste-busting idea
NewsIf you’ve got a bright idea that’ll reduce waste in Stratford district, and you need a bit of help to get it up and running, come and kōrero with us...
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HAVE YOUR SAY - Draft King Edward Park Reserve Management Plan
NewsOur King Edward Park Reserve Management Plan has been reviewed, and we’re seeking your thoughts on the updated draft Plan.
