News
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Plastic Free July starts with new single-use plastic ban
NewsIt’s Plastic Free July and all-around Aotearoa people will be reducing or eliminating their plastic waste. Whether or not you’re taking part, big changes have come into effect for us all...
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School zone speed changes approved
NewsOur Interim Speed Management Plan, which focuses on speed limits across our school zones, was endorsed by the Policy and Services Committee last week.
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Share your aspirations for Stratford District
NewsWe're planning for the next 10 years, looking at what needs and aspirations the Stratford District has and how we can work towards those.
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New landscaping features enhance Thomson Arboretum
NewsAfter the completion of recent landscaping work, the Thomson Arboretum now boasts a new sign, a central meeting space with custom seating, and new gardens.
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A Starry Night returns to Stratford
NewsWe're excited to welcome back A Starry Night as part of local Puanga celebrations from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday 13 July 2023.
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Congratulations to our newest citizens!
NewsOn Wednesday 14 June, District Mayor Neil Volzke presided over our latest Citizenship ceremony.
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Work has started on upgrades to Kopuatama Cemetery ground entrances
NewsKopuatama Cemetery is currently undergoing an upgrade to enhance the entranceway.
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Annual Plan 2023/24 adopted
NewsCouncil has adopted its Annual Plan 2023/24 after considering public feedback. Amendments to proposed Fees and Charges were made, and Councillors agreed to provide an in-house Learn to Swim service.
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Prune overhanging branches to help people get around safely
NewsOverhanging trees, hedges and other vegetation can be a real nuisance - there can be safety and accessibility issues for people if they're not controlled.
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Council to consider the future of swimming lessons at Wai o Rua
NewsWe have received notice from the Flyers Swim School that from Term 3 they will no longer operate their swim school service at Wai o Rua – Stratford Aquatic Centre.
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AA Desk taking a break on Saturdays
NewsWe've had to make the decision to temporarily close the AA desk on Saturdays until further notice, while we recruit and train AA certified team members to support this service going forward.
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King’s Birthday public holiday hours
NewsSome of our facilities will be closed or have reduced hours, so please plan ahead.
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Job-seekers empowered through Stratford’s Workforce Programme
NewsIt’s been another successful year for our Workforce Programme. Since August 2022, over 40 full-time work placements have been made, and 98 job-seekers have been helped...
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‘No more rate rise’ campaign costing the Stratford community
NewsWe have seen our share of petty vandalism over time, but in recent years this poor form of self-expression has turned into threatening behaviour by some and it's costing our ratepayers.
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New group fitness programme at Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre!
NewsWe're getting into the cooler months now, but that's no excuse for hibernation. The team at Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre have launched their brand new Group Fitness programme!
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Council buildings identified as earthquake prone
NewsStratford District Council has recently completed seismic assessments on council-owned buildings, with three of the assessed being identified as earthquake prone.
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What does Puanga mean to you? Our Street Flag Comp is back for 2023
NewsOur annual Puanga Design a Flag competition for tamariki and rangatahi is now open! Entries close 9 June 2023.
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Draft Annual Plan 2023/24 open for feedback
NewsYou're invited to have a say on the Plan before 28 May 2023, and can do so by completing an online survey.
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Send us feedback or ideas via Antenno and BE IN TO WIN!
NewsGot a bright idea or feedback to share? Everyone that sends us a report through the Feedback & ideas category on Antenno in the month of May will go in the draw to win $100 worth of vouchers.
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Waste Levy Fund awards over $24,000 to five new sustainable projects
NewsThrough our Waste Levy Fund, we've awarded $24,276 to five new local projects that will decrease the amount of waste going into landfill.
