News
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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...
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Reduce your dog registration fees. Apply to become a ‘Select’ owner
NewsAttention all urban dog owners who are currently listed as ‘Good 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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Stratford Commemorations for Anzac Day 2024
NewsCommemorate Anzac Day in Stratford on Thursday 25 April, as we come together to pay our respects to New Zealand’s service personnel past and present...
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Let’s Talk Progress! Have your say on the future of our community.
NewsOur draft Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-34 Consultation Document and Supporting Information is open for submissions from 28 March and close on 1 May 2024.
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Taranaki Masters Games making a splash in Stratford
NewsOn the evening of Friday 5 April, Swimming Taranaki will host a whole raft of regional swim events at Wai o Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre as part of the 2024 TET Taranaki Masters Games...
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Easter holiday hours
NewsTo help you with your holiday planning, here are the holiday hours for our council facilities...
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Stratford ‘winning at’ recycling with less than 3% contamination
NewsStratford residents have been winning at recycling lately, says Peter McNamara, Stratford District Council (SDC) Waste and Water Education Officer.
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Taranaki Anniversary Day hours for facilities
NewsSee our public holiday hours for Monday 11 March...
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Explore Te Ara o Maru this long weekend
NewsIf you’re keen to get out into the great outdoors, Te Ara o Maru, a walkway off the Forgotten World Highway, might just be your new favourite destination...
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RSVP for our FREE Positive Ageing March Forum
NewsAre you part of our 65+ community? Come to our FREE Positive Ageing March Forum
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The Creative Communities fund is open!
NewsNeed support for your local arts project? Through the scheme, individuals, groups, and organisations can receive funding for local arts projects.
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Free swim session at Wai o Rua to celebrate Children’s Day
NewsThere will be 100 happy kids in Stratford on Children’s Day, Sunday 3 March, as Wai o Rua celebrates the occasion with 100 free pool entries and ice-creams for kids 15 years old and under from 3pm.