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.

Name Thy Street

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 08 November 2018 18:46

What is in a name? For Stratford, it has been street names with a Shakespearian affiliation for the past 140 years.

Guy Fawkes for Pet Owners

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 01 November 2018 20:37

With Guy Fawkes approaching, we have some tips on how to keep your pets safe.

Explore a career as a lifeguard

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 01 November 2018 01:25

Becoming a fully qualified lifegaurd is a great opportunity that can lead to an exciting and rewarding career in the aquatics or recreational industry.

Makeover for Prospero Place

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 01 November 2018 01:22

Despite the weather, Prospero Place’s summer makeover begun on Saturday morning.

Summer makeover for Propero Place

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 24 October 2018 01:09

Prospero Place is getting a makeover just in time for summer with a temporary garden installation popping up this week.

Emergency water shutdown - 24 October 2018

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 23 October 2018 21:55

There is currently an emergency water shutdown due to pipe failure for properties on Titania Street, Craig Street and on Broadway from Countdown to Craig Street.

Love Food Hate Waste

Details: Last Updated: Thursday, 04 October 2018 19:10

Earlier this year, Stratford District Council implemented its Waste Minimisation Management Plan (WMMP) in order to promote effective and efficient waste management and minimisation within the district. Part of this plan is Council’s vision of working Towards Zero Waste.

October 2018 School Holiday Programme

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 23 September 2018 20:25

Download a copy of the October School Holiday Programme.

Water main break Update 1 - September 2018

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 23 September 2018 23:36

Those affected by the water main break this afternoon should have full or close to full water supply back.

Water main break - September 2018

Details: Last Updated: Friday, 21 September 2018 02:27

Due to a water main break some households and businesses are currently experiencing no or low water pressure.

Are you eligible for a rates rebate?

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 19 September 2018 01:38

The Rates Rebate Scheme was established in 1973 to provide a subsidy to low-income homeowners on the cost of their rates.

Stratford Recycling Programme

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 18 September 2018 03:52

This year has seen Stratford District Council implement a few initiatives around rubbish and recycling.

Temporary Pool Shut Down - Update 5

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 12 September 2018 02:16

The TSB Pool will be back up and running as of 3.30pm today, however, it will only be open for Swimming lessons this evening.

Temporary pool shutdown - Update 3

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 September 2018 22:25

The TSB Pool Complex will be closed temporarily until Wednesday 12 September.

Temporary pool shutdown - Update 2

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 11 September 2018 03:18

The TSB Pool Complex will be closed temporarily until Wednesday 12 September.

Temporary pool shutdown

Details: Last Updated: Monday, 10 September 2018 08:22

The TSB Pool Complex will be closed temporarily on Tuesday 11 September.

Scarecrow trail returns to Stratford

Details: Last Updated: Wednesday, 05 September 2018 02:46

Join in Stratford's 2018 Scarecrow trail.

Stratford District Youth Council presents "A Scary Night - The Stories you never knew"

Details: Last Updated: Tuesday, 28 August 2018 22:05

The Stratford District Youth Council, along with the Taranaki Pioneer Village, are dying to bring you an eerie night of the grim and haunted on Saturday 27 October.