Media Releases
Stratford District Council produces a weekly newsletter in the Straford Press called Central Link which is full of snippets of Council and community information, which can be found here.
You are also welcome to look at our media releases, listed here with the newest at the top.
Chunuk Bair Commemorations in Stratford
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- Last Updated: Sunday, 02 August 2020 23:34
The annual ceremony to honour the anniversary of the battle of Chunuk Bair will be held at the Malone Memorial Gates, Portia Street, Stratford on Saturday 8 August 2020 from 8.00am until 8.15am.
Give your next creative project a funding boost
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- Last Updated: Sunday, 02 August 2020 23:35
Funding for round one of the 2020/21 Stratford District Creative Communities Scheme (CSS) is now open.
Stratford Mayor ecstatic about major funding announcement
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- Last Updated: Thursday, 23 July 2020 00:59
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s visit to Taranaki today has brought great news for the Stratford community.
The Prime Minister has announced $10 million of funding to the Stratford District Council for the new pool development ($8 million), and the Children’s Cycling Education Park and half basketball court at Victoria Park ($2 million).
Free computer classes at Stratford Library
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- Last Updated: Friday, 24 July 2020 01:49
Stratford Library's Stepping Up classes are back for Term 3.
Learn computer basics in our free community based training that builds your digital skills and knowledge in small easy steps.
Find out about the new Better Digital Futures for Seniors programme starting in August.
Reflect on the past, reset and plan for the future - celebrate Puanga in Stratford
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- Last Updated: Monday, 13 July 2020 23:40
You're invited to visit Stratford’s Puanga rakau (tree) in Prospero Place to make reflections and aspirations for Puanga – The Māori New Year.
From 13 to 19 July 2020, people can visit the rakau and learn more about Puanga by reading the information boards on display in Prospero Place.
Plastic Free July - Simple Swaps
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- Last Updated: Wednesday, 01 July 2020 00:03
It's Plastic Free July! Want some tips to find out how you can reduce plastic waste?
The good news is, anyone can get involved. You can start out small, or really challenge yourself!
Nominations for the 2020 Citizen and Youth Citizen awards open now
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- Last Updated: Tuesday, 07 July 2020 03:08
The annual Stratford District Council citizen and youth citizen award nominations open Wednesday 1 July 2020. Nominations need to be in by 4.30pm on 31 July 2020.
Customer Satisfaction Survey 2019/20 now open
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- Last Updated: Sunday, 21 June 2020 23:46
Have your say on the Stratford District Council’s Customer Satisfaction Survey, open now.
Funding and jobs announced for Stratford District road safety projects
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- Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 June 2020 01:48
This week Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced $1.12 million for road safety projects in Taranaki - with $770,000 of this secured for the Stratford District.
District Mayor, Neil Volzke says this funding is a huge win for our community. “As well as improving our roads, this funding injection will create nine jobs across five projects.”
Annual Plan 2020/21 adopted
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- Last Updated: Monday, 15 June 2020 08:14
Stratford District Council adopted the 2020/21 Annual Plan at its Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 9 June.
Mayoral Column: Covid-19 conversations on businesses, sports and community groups
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- Last Updated: Thursday, 04 June 2020 19:12
This time of year Council normally seeks nominations for our annual Citizen Awards. As we respond to Covid-19, we’ve decided to ask for these a little later this year instead.
In the meantime Mayor Volzke is catching up with a few of our previous recipients to chat about Covid-19 and hear their thoughts on what this means for our community as a whole.
Mayoral Column: Covid-19 conversations on mental wellbeing
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- Last Updated: Friday, 12 June 2020 04:27
This time of year Council normally seeks nominations for our annual Citizen Awards. As we respond to Covid-19, we’ve decided to ask for these a little later this year instead.
In the meantime Mayor Volzke is catching up with a few of our previous recipients to chat about Covid-19 and hear their thoughts on what this means for our community as a whole.
Covid-19 Taranaki Recovery Survey
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- Last Updated: Friday, 29 May 2020 03:41
As Taranaki deals with the evolving environment and economic impact of Covid-19, we need to start planning for our recovery.
To inform the Regional Recovery Plan we're asking community groups and organisations to complete a short survey on the impact of the lock-down.
Mayoral Column: Covid-19 conversations on the importance of public health
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- Last Updated: Thursday, 04 June 2020 19:12
This time of year Council normally seeks nominations for our annual Citizen Awards. As we respond to Covid-19, we’ve decided to ask for these a little later this year instead.
In the meantime Mayor Volzke is catching up with a few of our previous recipients to chat about Covid-19 and hear their thoughts on what this means for our community as a whole.
Mayoral Column: Covid-19 conversations on farming
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- Last Updated: Thursday, 04 June 2020 19:09
This time of year Council normally seeks nominations for our annual Citizen Awards. As we respond to Covid-19, we’ve decided to ask for these a little later this year instead.
In the meantime Mayor Volzke is catching up with a few of our previous recipients to chat about Covid-19 and hear their thoughts on what this means for our community as a whole.
Puanga Flag Competition
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- Last Updated: Tuesday, 19 May 2020 05:06
We're excited to be running our Puanga Flag Competition again in the lead up to Puanga celebrations in July.
Show us what Puanga means to you! Design this year's Puanga street flags for Stratford.
TSB Pool Complex to reopen Tuesday 19 May
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- Last Updated: Thursday, 04 June 2020 10:43
We're pleased to announce that from Tuesday 19 May, the TSB Pool Complex will be open to the public.
In order to comply with Ministry of Health guidelines for Level 2, we have had to make some changes to how the pool operates.
Council services at Alert Level 2
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- Last Updated: Wednesday, 13 May 2020 01:23
The move to Alert Level 2 for Stratford District Council means a step forward to getting back on track. Following safe working rules, Council will be able to open up its facilities but is reminding the community to ‘play it safe’.
Think Local, Go Local, Go Stratford
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- Last Updated: Monday, 11 May 2020 04:01
Back our local businesses, and our economy.
Get behind the Go Local, Go Taranaki movement and put your wallet where your home is.
Feedback on DRAFT Communications and Engagement Strategy
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- Last Updated: Wednesday, 06 May 2020 02:47
We'd like to hear from you on our draft Communications and Engagement Strategy.
The draft strategy provides a framework to support communications and engagement between Council and the community.
24 HOUR PHONE:
(06) 765 6099
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