News
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Taranaki councils seek input on water service delivery options
NewsTaranaki councils are proposing to establish a regional council-controlled organisation to deliver drinking water and wastewater services to Taranaki residents, with public feedback open now.
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Nominate your local champions for a Citizen and Youth Citizen Award
NewsOur district is home to go-getters, doers, supporters, helpers, organisers, leaders - you name it, we have people in Stratford that will put their hand up for it. Let's celebrate them!
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Waste-busting idea? We're ready with funds!
NewsIt’s time to put on your thinking cap (recycled, of course). Through the Waste Levy Fund, support is available for new projects that can measurably avoid, reduce, recycle, recover, or reuse waste.
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Healthy people, warm homes at the heart of Positive Ageing Forum
NewsStratford District Council is inviting the district’s 65-plus community to a free Positive Ageing Forum highlighting ways to create healthy warm homes and healthy people. RSVP by Thursday 8 May.
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Anzac Day hours for council facilities
NewsAnzac Day hours for council services and facilities. Thank you to those working on the day.
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Easter holiday hours for council facilities
NewsEaster holiday hours for council services and facilities. Thank you to everyone working during the Easter break. We appreciate your mahi!
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Taranaki Councils seek government deal to become Strategic Energy Zone
NewsTaranaki’s councils have put forward a proposal under the Government’s City and Regional Deals initiative.
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Tougher water restrictions may be on the way
NewsWith Taranaki in a period of drought and significantly reduced river water levels, we may soon have to impose level 3 water restrictions, affecting commercial users too.
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Water security a key focus for Taranaki Mayoral Forum
NewsThe Taranaki Mayoral Forum has asked for help from the Taranaki Regional Council (TRC) to analyse rainfall data to get a better picture of the region’s water security challenges.
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Open for feedback: Stratford Primary School transport network plans
NewsWe’re making improvements to the transport network around Stratford Primary School. Our aim is to make it safer for families to travel to and from school, and other key destinations in Stratford.
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Holiday hours for Taranaki Anniversary Day
NewsHave a great Taranaki Anniversary Day on Monday 10 March 2025! Some of our facilities will be closed or will have reduced hours, so please plan ahead.
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Local Water Done Well – Water Reforms update
NewsCouncil has discussed the two water services delivery methods that will be made available for public consultation as part of the Local Water Done Well (LWDW) central government reforms.
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Bins not empty after collection day? Check 2 things!
NewsThere are 2 easy things to check to help your rubbish and recycling collection go without a hitch...
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Submissions open for the draft Victoria Park reserve management plan
NewsWe've completed a review of the Victoria Park Reserve Management Plan (RMP) following the first round of community feedback, and an updated draft RMP is now available for the final feedback process.
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Meet your 2025 Youth Council
NewsFive new Stratford District Youth Councillors were officially sworn in by District Mayor Neil Volzke on Tuesday 4 February.
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TSB Pool Complex demolition starting soon
NewsAfter serving the district faithfully for decades as a much-loved community venue for fitness and fun, we’re finally saying farewell to the old TSB Pool Complex in King Edward Park...
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Stratford schools save over 135,000 lids from bins
NewsRecycling contamination plummets as Stratford schools save over 135,000 lids from bins.
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Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga is coming soon. Are you ready?
NewsMore than 40,000 visitors are expected to visit the region for what’s been described as the “Olympics of Kapa Haka” and we’re getting ready to roll out a big Whakaahurangi Stratford welcome!
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Restricted fire season now in place
NewsWith both heat and wind featuring in Taranaki this summer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has moved the region to a restricted fire season.
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Waitangi Day opening hours
NewsPublic holiday hours for council facilities on Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February...
