Public Notices
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Muddy patches on the Western Loop
Parks and Reserves
Sections of the walkway are muddy and slippery underfoot. The track is still open, so please take care. Repair work is being scheduled.
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Notice of Electoral System and Right to Demand a Poll
Democracy
Notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that Council resolved on 8 September 2026 to retain the First Past the Post electoral system for the triennial election in 2028.
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Temporary lane closure - Orlando Street
Roading
The northbound lane on Orlando Street at the intersection with Fenton Street will be closed from 25 - 28 August while work is undertaken on the manholes in this area.
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Road status - Opunake Road
Roading
Opunake Road in Cardiff, Stratford, is blocked after a truck has rolled this afternoon.
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Road closures due to snowfall
Roading
Check this notice for road conditions on Taranaki Maunga.
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Carrington Walkway - partial closure for tree maintenance
Parks and Reserves
Tree felling on the Carrington Walkway Western Loop will occur on Monday 24 August 2026 (weather permitting).
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Temporary road closure - Stratford Street Sprint
Roading
Stratford District Council will close some roads on Sunday 16 August 2026 between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm for the purpose of the South Taranaki Car Club Annual Street Sprint 2026.
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Meeting Schedule – August 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Urban Kerb and Channel Spray Round
Roading
From 10 August, Stratford District Council will carry out weed spraying on all urban roads, including kerb and channel sections and footpaths.
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Meeting Schedule – September 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Meeting Schedule – October 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Meeting Schedule – November 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Meeting Schedule – December 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Proposed temporary road closure – Stratford Street Sprint
Roading
Stratford District Council proposes to close the following roads on Sunday 16 August 2026 between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm.
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Rural Spray Round
Roading
Council contractors will carry out weed spraying on all rural roads in the district from Tuesday 2 June 2026.
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Dog registration fees 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
Dog Ownership
The following will be the Dog Control fees for the 12 month period from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.
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Meeting Schedule – March 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Meeting Schedule – April 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Meeting Schedule – February 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Extraordinary Meeting of Council - Tuesday 24 February
Meeting Schedule
An Extraordinary Meeting of Council has been called for 2.30pm on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, to adopt the Triennial Agreements.
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Application for renewal of Club Licence
Alcohol Licencing
Stratford Eltham Rugby and Sports Club Incorporated has made an application to the Stratford District Licensing Committee for the renewal of a Club Licence.
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Meeting Schedule – January 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Meeting Schedule – May 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Meeting Schedule – June 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Meeting Schedule – July 2026
Meeting Schedule
Meetings and workshops are public and you're welcome to attend. Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers on Miranda Street unless stated otherwise.
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Declaration of results of Election and Poll
Democracy
Results of the 2025 election and Māori ward poll for Stratford District Council, detailing elected candidates and voting outcomes.
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Notice of day of election and poll for the Stratford District Council
Democracy
Nominations received: Notice is given under section 65 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 that the following persons have been duly nominated as candidates.
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Notice of election, nominations, and poll for 2025 local elections
Democracy
Under the Local Electoral Act 2001, I give notice that on Saturday 11 October 2025 the following elections and poll will be held by postal vote.
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Local Authority Elections on 11 October 2025
Democracy
Local authority elections will be held on Saturday, 11 October this year. This notice tells you how to enrol, and who can enrol as a ratepayer elector, so you can vote in the elections.
