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Reduce your dog registration fees. Apply to become a ‘Select’ owner
NewsAttention urban dog owners currently listed as ‘Good’ or ‘General Owners’. If you qualify to become a ‘Select Owner’, now is the time to apply so you’ll pay less for your future dog registration fees!
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Meet your 2026 Youth Councillors, Stratford district!
NewsOn Tuesday 3 February, 8 new Stratford District Youth Councillors were officially sworn in by District Mayor Neil Volzke.
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Kids to make a splash with free Children’s Day swims!
NewsIt’s Children’s Day on Sunday 1 March, and Stratford District Youth Council is encouraging kids 15 and under to dive in, with 100 free swim and ice cream combos available on the day, from 1pm to 4pm.
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Summer Nights free concert in the park on this Saturday
NewsStratford’s Summer Nights concert in the park kicks off at 5pm on Saturday 31 January, featuring award winning Waikato duo Rowdy’s Rose and Australia’s rising country star Jake Whittaker.
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Grit tank site blessed & work underway to future‑proof water supply
NewsNgāti Ruanui led a blessing last week, marking the start of physical works on the new grit tank - a major water infrastructure upgrade for the district.
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Local Alcohol Policy review: Have your say in our survey
NewsWe have a joint Local Alcohol Policy with New Plymouth District Council and it’s up for review. While it’s a joint policy, it also targets local alcohol supply in each district.
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3 ways the library can help you connect, learn, and get a helping hand
NewsStratford Library initiatives are going beyond the books with Book a Librarian, The Whangamōmona librarian express, and Community Conversations.
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Summer Nights free Movies in the Park screening this Saturday!
NewsPack your picnic blanket and popcorn! Bad Guys 2 and How to Train Your Dragon (2025) will screen in Stratford’s Victoria Park this Saturday 17 January.
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5 ways to have a low waste Christmas
NewsAccording to WasteMINZ, New Zealand households generate around 30% more waste over the festive season from food, packaging, and wrapping paper.
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Mayor Neil Volzke
NewsReflections on the year and hopes for the future from Mayor Neil Volzke this festive season.
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2025 Wrapped-Up
NewsYou showed up, Whakaahurangi Stratford. Here’s your year, all wrapped-up in the numbers and mahi that kept us moving forward.
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Wai o Rua shutdown in January for scheduled pool liner upkeep
NewsWai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre will be closed from 10 to 25 January so we can carry out scheduled maintenance.
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The Stratford district Mayoral Christmas Gift Appeal has begun!
NewsMayor Neil Volzke is encouraging people to brighten someone’s Christmas by placing gifts under the trees at the Service Centre and Stratford Library. Donations close Thursday 18 December.
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Congratulations to Scarecrow Trail winners and highly commended!
NewsWhile we’re still counting votes before we announce the People’s Choice award recipient, we have our category winners and highly commended makers to cheer for. So, without further ado, our winners!
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Frustration grows as $2,000 worth of plants stolen over 6 months
NewsCouncil staff and contractors are becoming increasingly frustrated as their efforts to beautify the district’s town centre, parks, and reserves are being undermined by plant thieves.
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Stratford district gets green light to retain in-house water services
NewsThe Department of Internal Affairs has approved SDC's Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP), allowing the council to now proceed with establishing an in-house water services business unit.
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The Stratford Scarecrow Trail opens for 2025
NewsWhat do a Guinea Pig Spy, an Omnomonster, and the mysterious Mr Wheatly have in common? They’re community-crafted characters that have popped up alongside 49 other scarecrows in the Scarecrow Trail.
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Elected Members sworn in and straight to work
NewsStratford District’s Mayor and Councillors were sworn in at the inaugural Council meeting this week, with their first decision as a collective to adopt the 2024/25 Annual Report.
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Neil Volzke re-elected as Mayor of Stratford district
NewsNeil Volzke re-elected as Mayor of Stratford district following a closely contested election.
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Preliminary election results are still too close to call
NewsPreliminary election results indicate a tight race for Mayor, Māori Ward and some Urban Ward positions.
