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.

Food Bill Progress

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 22 June 2014 21:59

On Tuesday 27 May, the Food Bill had its third and final reading in Parliament and was supported by all parties.

Changes to the Food Safety Bylaw

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 22 June 2014 21:40

Council looks to adopt its new Food Safety Bylaw on 10 June 2014, which has significant amendments to the Food Safety Bylaw. If you are a registered food business with Stratford District Council, this WILL affect you.

Draft Annual Plan 2014/15

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 30 March 2014 23:45

Council's Draft Annual Plan for 2014/15 was approved for consultation at the Council's ordinary meeting on 11 March 2014, with a proposed overall rates rise of 3.15%.

Daily Hawera to New Plymouth Bus Service

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 26 February 2014 01:23

The 'Connector' bus service is here! The new Hawera to New Plymouth bus service starts on Monday 24 February and will make four return trips daily, Monday – Friday.

Check your swimming pools

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 11 December 2013 02:01

Council officers are about to start inspections of swimming pools and spa pools within the district.

Oil and Gas – Renewable Energy – Climate Change

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 13 February 2014 20:04

Whether it's oil and gas, renewable energy, or even coal mining – energy activities can have an impact on both the economy and the environment. We need to make sure our planning rules protect the environment, but also enable the development of these resources to meet our needs.

Communications Survey

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 08 December 2013 22:06

Have your say on how Council communicates with you!

Change of library system

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 05 December 2013 22:54

Stratford District Library and South Taranaki LibraryPlus are embarking on a combined software system, Koha that will enable both to share books and other resources.

District Licencing Committee formed

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 14 November 2013 01:46

The following people have been confirmed as being on the list required to form the District Licensing Committees for the Stratford and New Plymouth Districts.

2013 Election Results

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 20 October 2013 06:06

The results in the Stratford District Council 2013 local government elections are:

Commercial development update

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 28 August 2013 09:04

Council has now sold two parcels of land at the Orlando Street commercial development site.

No Ifs, Butts or Maybes for Stratford and districts

Details: Last Updated: Friday, 02 August 2013 00:16

Stratford District Council and Keep New Zealand Beautiful have launched a new campaign designed to rid our footpaths, roads and waterways of cigarette butts.

New i-Site entrance

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 31 July 2013 21:34

Residents and visitors will now find the entrance to the Stratford i-Site closer to Miranda Street.

TSB Pool Complex now under Council management

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 17 July 2013 08:47

From 1 July 2013 the TSB Pool Complex has come under Council's management.

And the 2013 Citizens' Awards recipients are ...

Details: Last Updated: Friday, 05 July 2013 01:01

Each year hard working locals are recognised by the District for their continued contributions to the community.

The recipients for the 2013 Stratford District Citizens' Awards are

Stratford residents remain satisfied

Details: Last Updated: Friday, 28 June 2013 03:07

Results from the annual customer satisfaction survey show that overall Stratford residents are satisfied with Council's performance.

Excessive noise

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 19 June 2013 21:26

Residents are reminded about their responsibilities and rights after barking dogs and excessive noise have been the cause for the majority of calls taken by Council's after hours service during May.

Council's new website

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 22 January 2013 20:22

Stratford District Council has launched its new website. The new website is an informative and promotional site, featuring a new look, which is user friendly with improved functionality.