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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.
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Labour Day hours for council facilities and services
NewsWe hope you enjoy a relaxing Labour Day on Monday 28 October. To help with your planning, here are the opening hours for council facilities on the day.
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50,000 milk bottle lids collected by local schools
NewsOur competition to encourage local schools to collect plastic milk and cream bottle lids, keeping them out of home recycling bins where they contaminate recycling, has hit its halfway point...
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Taranaki Mayoral Forum announces Dunedin Emergency Recovery fundraiser
NewsDonate to the Taranaki Mayoral Forum’s newly established Taranaki Regional Disaster Relief Fund in just a few clicks.
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New waste contractor for Taranaki
NewsOn 1 October, Waste Management NZ started their new 10-year contract to look after solid waste management and kerbside collections for Stratford, South Taranaki, and New Plymouth district councils.
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Percy Thomson Trust - Expressions of interest
NewsDo you have governance experience and are passionate about arts and culture? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Percy Thomson Trust. Register your interest by 6 October 2024.
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Hay there, registrations are open for 2024 Scarecrow Trail!
NewsCreate a scarecrow for the iconic Stratford Scarecrow Trail. Come 1 November, the district will turn into one of Taranaki’s largest scavenger hunts, with $2,000 worth of prizes...
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Make a difference with the Youth Council
NewsIf you’re 12-24 years old and live, work or go to school in the Stratford district you’re eligible to be a youth councillor, and are invited to apply online until 20 October.
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Community projects turning trash into treasure
NewsResults are in from the first round of projects to receive support from our Waste Levy Fund, and it’s clear the initiative’s already having an impact on waste minimisation...
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Free event to celebrate International Day of Older Persons
NewsInternational Day of Older Persons is coming up on 1 October, and Stratford’s starting the festivities early with a free event for the district’s 65 plus community...
