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.

Make your Move ... in Prospero Place

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 26 February 2019 00:02

The giant chess set has taken the place of the Christmas Tree in Prospero Place and will be there until the end of March.

Colour in the Park - Need to know

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 25 February 2019 22:44

Colour in the Park is back again, and Stratford District Youth Council are excited for an even bigger and better event than last year.

Make a splash for Children’s Day 2019

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 18 February 2019 22:52

Make a splash with the Stratford District Council celebrating this year’s national Children’s Day at the TSB Pool Complex.

2019 Colour in the Park

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 12 February 2019 01:11

Stratford is once again looking forward to a rainbow of an event. Following its 2018 success, the Stratford District Youth Council is excited to be bring back “Colour in the Park”, on Saturday 9 March 2019.

Summer Nights Concert - what you need to know

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 11 February 2019 23:25

With popular New Zealand duo, Swamp Thing headlining the ninth Summer Nights concert, the crowd are guaranteed a night of good sounds.

Say goodbye to paper and win

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 04 February 2019 19:43

Help us create a more sustainable future by signing up to receive your rates notice by email.

Water Ban in place on all outdoor water use

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 04 February 2019 03:15

The Stratford District Council has imposed a total ban on all outdoor water use following the continuous hot and dry weather conditions.

Water Restrictions start for Stratford District

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 24 January 2019 19:40

The continuous dry weather has finally taken its toll on the water supply, with water restrictions being imposed on the Stratford District today.

Creative Communities Scheme - Calling for Expressions of Interest

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 21 January 2019 20:58

Love the Arts? We are looking for people to join the Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) Assessment Committee.

Reminder about overhanging vegetation

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 21 January 2019 22:38

The Stratford District Council received a lot of feedback from the Footpath Survey about the risk posed by overhanging vegetation.

With the warmer weather upon us, now is a good time to consider your responsibilities as a property owner regarding overhanging vegetation.

Water Conservation

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 15 January 2019 03:39

Our water is a taonga (‘a treasure’) and we all need to look after it.

Water Trunk Main Break - 9 January 2019

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 09 January 2019 21:17

UPDATE 10/01/2019: Repairs have been made to the water trunk main overnight.

Christmas Hours for Council Facilities

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 23 December 2018 23:02

Christmas hours for all Council facilities can be found here.

Summer School Holiday Programme

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 19 December 2018 04:17

This summers School Holiday Programme has started!

2018/19 road resealing programme to commence

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 December 2018 23:05

Every summer Council undertakes its road resealing work. Roads require resealing for a number of reasons including when cracks or potholes start to appear, or they become slippery.

2018 Mayoral Christmas Gift Appeal

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 December 2018 22:50

With the festive season almost upon us the Stratford District Council is once again asking residents to donate a gift for those less fortunate.

2018-19 Summer Reading Programme

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 December 2018 04:19

Stratford District Library has embarked on its free summer reading programme this week, and there are still spaces available for children to register.

Lets Celebrate the Republic

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 December 2018 04:14

The date is set, and celebrations are ready to commence on Saturday 19 January 2019.

2019 Summer Nights

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 December 2018 03:48

Stratford District Council is excited to announce that Summer Nights is returning to Stratford this February, with some very exciting acts and movies for the community to enjoy.