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.

Covid-19 Taranaki Recovery Survey

Details: 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 - Week 2

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 May 2020 02:39

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

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 19 May 2020 21:19

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

Details: 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

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 28 May 2020 23:46

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

Details: 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

Details: 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

Details: 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.

Council services during Alert Level 3

Details: Last Updated: Friday, 24 April 2020 04:50

Following the Government’s announcement that New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 from Tuesday 28 April, Stratford District Council is making some changes to its services.

Feedback on the DRAFT Annual Plan 2020/21

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 April 2020 23:06

Councillors have carefully reviewed the 2020/21 Annual Plan.

In light of the current challenges caused by COVID-19, they have considered expenditure reductions that won’t add further pain to the local economy or negatively impact the services provided.

Stratford Library click and collect service

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 21 April 2020 23:11

The move to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28 April will mean Stratford readers can again access physical books from Stratford Library via a new “click and collect” contactless system.

Council invites you to #StandAtDawn this Anzac Day

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 20 April 2020 22:55

For the first time in history, Anzac Day Services across New Zealand have been cancelled due to COVID-19. In the Stratford district, we’re supporting the RSA and New Zealand Defence Force campaign #StandAtDawn to remember those who gave their lives for our country.

Business as usual for councillors, but from a distance

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 22 April 2020 18:48

Since Alert Level 4 commenced, Councillors and staff have been getting on with business, while adapting to a new way of connecting.

District Mayor Neil Volzke says the last couple of weeks of video conferencing with his peers and council officers has been a real learning curve for all, but something we’ve adapted to quickly.

Water restrictions lifted - 14 April 2020

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 14 April 2020 07:26

As of Tuesday 14 April the water restrictons that were in place in Stratford, Midhirst and Toko have been lifted.

Recent rainfall means that river levels have returned to an acceptable level, and the odds and evens system is no longer in place.

Thank you for your cooperation in conserving water during this time.

Support for small-medium businesses in the Stratford district

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 02 April 2020 21:24

Stratford District Council is supporting an initiative that assists small-medium sized businesses in the Stratford district through the implications of COVID-19.

Message from Stratford District Mayor Neil Volzke

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 29 March 2020 03:44

As we settle in to the routine associated with the Level 4 Covid-19 Alert, it seems in general people are adjusting well to the new rules. Please remember, the most important message for us all is stay at home and save lives.

Temporary changes to rubbish and recycling collection

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 29 March 2020 01:21

Temporary changes to rubbish and recycling collection
Because we’re at Alert Level 4 due to COVID-19 there is a slight change to our rubbish and recycling collection.

Your general waste (red lid) collection remains the same, and will be collected every Monday as normal.

Core services continue

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 29 March 2020 02:16

In response to COVID-19 the Government moved the country to Alert Level 3 on Monday, and announced that from 11.59pm, Wednesday 25 March it would then be raised to Alert Level 4.

COVID-19 Update - 23 March 2020

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 23 March 2020 05:06

In response to the Government’s announcement on Monday 23 March 2020 Stratford District Council closed its facilities, including the Stratford Library, Stratford i-SITE, TSB Pool Complex, and Council’s Service Centre.