News
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Job-seekers empowered through Stratford’s Workforce Programme
NewsIt’s been another successful year for our Workforce Programme. Since August 2022, over 40 full-time work placements have been made, and 98 job-seekers have been helped...
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‘No more rate rise’ campaign costing the Stratford community
NewsWe have seen our share of petty vandalism over time, but in recent years this poor form of self-expression has turned into threatening behaviour by some and it's costing our ratepayers.
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New group fitness programme at Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre!
NewsWe're getting into the cooler months now, but that's no excuse for hibernation. The team at Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre have launched their brand new Group Fitness programme!
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Council buildings identified as earthquake prone
NewsStratford District Council has recently completed seismic assessments on council-owned buildings, with three of the assessed being identified as earthquake prone.
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What does Puanga mean to you? Our Street Flag Comp is back for 2023
NewsOur annual Puanga Design a Flag competition for tamariki and rangatahi is now open! Entries close 9 June 2023.
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Draft Annual Plan 2023/24 open for feedback
NewsYou're invited to have a say on the Plan before 28 May 2023, and can do so by completing an online survey.
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Send us feedback or ideas via Antenno and BE IN TO WIN!
NewsGot a bright idea or feedback to share? Everyone that sends us a report through the Feedback & ideas category on Antenno in the month of May will go in the draw to win $100 worth of vouchers.
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Waste Levy Fund awards over $24,000 to five new sustainable projects
NewsThrough our Waste Levy Fund, we've awarded $24,276 to five new local projects that will decrease the amount of waste going into landfill.
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Stratford to celebrate Youth Week with free pool party and events
NewsStratford District Youth Council (SDYC) is gearing up to celebrate Youth Week 2023 with exciting free and low-cost activities for tamariki and rangatahi in their district.
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Help us celebrate our community champions
NewsCitizen Award nominations are open now and close on Friday 26 May 2023.
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Free technology classes at the Library
NewsLearn some computer and smart phone tricks and tips in our range of free technology classes in April/May.
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Stratford’s popular Repair Café is back!
NewsOrganisers of Stratford’s Repair Café have announced they’re opening their free pop-up repair service in the Stratford War Memorial Centre on Saturday 29 April.
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Opening hours for Anzac Day 2023
NewsOn Tuesday 25 April New Zealand commemorates Anzac Day. Some of our facilities will be closed or have reduced hours.
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Love the arts?
NewsWe’re looking for people to help assess applications for our Creative Communities Scheme funding.
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Become a ‘Select’ dog owner and reduce your registration fees
NewsIf you're classed as a 'Good Owner', and you live in an urban area, you can apply to become a ‘Select Owner’ and reduce the cost of your future dog registration fees!
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Stratford commemorations for Anzac Day 2023
NewsWe invite you to commemorate Anzac Day, 25 April 2023, with events to remember the service and sacrifice of New Zealand’s service personnel, past and present.
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Opening hours for Council facilities over Easter holiday
NewsOver the Easter holiday period, some of our facilities will be closed or have reduced hours.
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Proposed increases to fees and charges as Council plans for 2023/24
NewsThis week elected members discussed fees and charges for 2023/24, as part of its annual planning process.
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Sell, buy or both? Sustainable fashion market is coming to Stratford!
NewsSunday 16 April, 10am - 2pm, Stratford War Memorial Centre, gold coin entry
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Craft a poppy to add to our Anzac Day wall of remembrance
NewsStratford Library and Visitor Information Centre invites you to create your own poppy to add to their “Wall of Poppies” in commemoration of Anzac Day.
