"TO SERVE THE DISTRICT AND ITS COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROMOTION, SERVICES, FACILITIES AND POSITIVE LEADERSHIP."
 

Our Vision:

A vision is intended to set a clear target. It is a summary statement of where Stratford should be in twenty years time. The future direction of the Council is aimed at assisting the community in achieving the vision for the District.

Simply stated the Vision for Stratford District is:

“THE SERVICE CENTRE OF TARANAKI”
POPULATION OF AT LEAST 12,000
WITH ABOVE AVERAGE INCOMES

Council should play an active and leading role in promoting this change. This role is seen as one of leadership and facilitation rather than actively getting out there and doing it for the community. In other words Council should be ‘creating and driving opportunities’ for growth.

In practical terms, Council’s role is to lead, support and promote this growth.

It means attracting one new family a week to come and live in the District.

Critical to its success in this role is the promotion of positive attitudes within the community and a willingness to try something new and different.


Our Values

Integrity: Be Loyal to the organisation and trustworthy, honest and courteous with everyone we deal with.

Teamwork: Work together in the same direction, assist each other and have respect for others. Maintain a positive attitude and encourage teamwork.

Excellence: Be effective in everything we do using our experience and knowledge. Do the right thing at the right time. Be efficient by being cost effective and ensure prudent management of public money and assets.

Pride: Take pride in our performance and our organization.

Commitment: Have commitment and respect for each other, our business and our customers.

Innovation: Examine alternatives, challenge the obvious and have a flexible attitude.