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Matariki public holiday hours
NewsHappy Māori New Year! On Friday 28 June, we celebrate the Māori new year (which we refer to as Puanga in Taranaki) with the Matariki public holiday...
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Changes made to Stratford pedestrian upgrades post community feedback
NewsTwo new pedestrian crossings will go ahead for Broadway in Stratford, with one zebra crossing located in between the roundabouts and a courtesy crossing in the vicinity of Seyton Street.
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Vandalism is costing the community
NewsRecent acts of vandalism in Stratford have frustrated officers at Stratford District Council (SDC), who say repairing public property and cleaning up after vandals is costing local ratepayers.
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Residential ratepayer on a low income?
NewsYou may be eligible to apply for a maximum $750 partial rebate on the rates you’ve paid during this financial year (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024).
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Free Positive Ageing Forum for June puts the focus on safety
NewsStratford District Council invites the district’s 65-plus community members to attend the free Positive Ageing Forum on Wednesday 26 June 2024 from 10.30am to 1pm.
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Pedestrian access across SH3 in Stratford’s CBD is about to double
NewsHave your say on the design options before 16 June
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Puanga celebration to inspire connection, reflection, and aspiration
NewsIn celebration of Puanga, the Māori New Year, Council and Ngāruahine Iwi Health Services are pleased to announce A Starry Night will return to Whakaahurangi, Stratford on Thursday 27 June.
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Submission on Local Government Amendment Bill - Māori Wards
NewsThis submission is prepared on behalf of Stratford District Council (SDC) in relation to the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Bill.
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It’s dog registration time!
NewsDog registrations are due before 1 July 2024 and from that date on, all dogs will need to wear their new blue registration tags for 2024/25...
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King’s Birthday Public holiday hours
NewsIt’s King’s Birthday on Monday 3 June. Here are our council facility hours to help you plan your day.
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Draft LTP submissions make 2 things clear for Council
NewsOn Tuesday 14 May, Stratford District Council (SDC) elected members reviewed and deliberated on all 80 submissions received on the district’s draft Long Term Plan 2024-34.
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Trashy habits uncovered at Stratford's Victoria Park pond
NewsSince mid-February, we've been draining and cleaning out the scenic Victoria Park pond to look after its health. The pond is now looking at its best, but as the water in the pond was drained...
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Two notable trees are being removed due to fungal infection
NewsAfter an arborist inspection, two notable trees on Hamlet Street have been confirmed as being infected with Ganoderma Brackets otherwise known as white rot.
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Youth Week 2024 - mystery, creativity, rubber duckies, and skating!
NewsStratford District Youth Council has been checking the rubber duckies for water tightness and getting the crime scene tape ready... It's time to announce Stratford's Youth Week events for 2024!
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Safe new speed limits for district school zones from Monday 6 May
NewsStratford District Council is lowering the speed zones around ten local schools from Monday 6 May 2024 to make it safer for tamariki and rangatahi to get to their kura and back home again.
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Nominate your local Stratford champions
NewsThe Stratford district is home to people that put their hand up for the community day in and day out, and we want to know who they are.
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Stratford Mayor keen to hear from more people on the draft LTP
NewsWith just one week left for people to make a submission on Stratford District Council’s (SDC) draft Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-34, Mayor Neil Volzke is urging the community to have their say.
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Tobies to be replaced in Stratford as water metering streams ahead
NewsStratford District Council (SDC) is installing new manifolds, also known as tobies, at properties in Stratford from mid-April 2024 through to March 2025.
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Who should be able to postpone their rates, or pay less in rates?
NewsHave your say! We’ve been reviewing our Rates Postponement Policy and Rates Remission Policy and we’re now seeking your feedback on our updated drafts.
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Anzac Day hours for council facilities
NewsOn Thursday 25 April we commemorate and celebrate Anzac Day. To help in your planning, here are our council facility hours on the day...
