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Nominate Your Local Stratford Champions For A Citizen And Youth Citizen Award
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 10:04 am | Stratford District Council
Nominations are now open and close on Friday 29 May 2026. More >>
‘Odds And Evens’ Water Restrictions In Place From 18 March
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 3:04 pm | Stratford District Council
During this time, there will be a total ban on sprinkler and irrigation systems, and unattended hoses. Handheld hoses can be used depending on the house number of the resident. More >>
Stratford’s Summer Nights Free Movies In The Park Screening This Saturday
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:25 am | Stratford District Council
Bad Guys 2, screening at 4pm, won the closely fought popular vote on Stratford District Council’s Facebook page for the animated movie people most wanted to see. More >>
Stratford District’s Mayoral Christmas Gift Appeal Has Begun!
Monday, 1 December 2025, 10:22 am | Stratford District Council
The Mayoral Christmas Gift Appeal is a tradition that’s been going strong for over 65 years. It may have the word ‘Mayoral’ in the title, but it’s the community that’s at the heart of it, says Mayor Volzke. More >>
Stratford District Gets Green Light To Retain In-House Water Services
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 10:57 am | Stratford District Council
Following community consultation in May 2025, Stratford District Council (SDC) decided to retain water services in-house rather than join a regional water services organisation with New Plymouth District Council and South Taranaki District Council. More >>
The Stratford Scarecrow Trail Opens For 2025
Friday, 31 October 2025, 3:37 pm | Stratford District Council
Keen-eyed hunters can search for more than 50 scarecrows across the district, with $2,000 worth of prizes on offer for both scarecrow creators and seekers. More >>
Stratford District Council Elected Members Sworn In And Straight To Work
Friday, 31 October 2025, 11:29 am | Stratford District Council
During the meeting, elected members also received a report outlining key legislation they need to be aware of and have an understanding of as part of their roles. More >>
Neil Volzke Re-Elected As Mayor Of Stratford District, With 4 New And 7 Returning Councillors
Saturday, 18 October 2025, 2:03 pm | Stratford District Council
Elected Members will be sworn in and hold their first meeting of Council on Tuesday 28 October. SDC Chief Executive Sven Hanne has congratulated Mayor Neil Volzke and all successful candidates. More >>
Preliminary Election Results Are Still Too Close To Call For Stratford District
Sunday, 12 October 2025, 5:55 pm | Stratford District Council
However, the Māori Ward referendum result is now conclusive: 2136 votes to remove the ward, and 1279 to keep it. More >>
Progress Results Are In For Stratford District Council Elections And It’s Tight
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 3:24 pm | Stratford District Council
Votes in the referendum on whether to keep or remove Stratford District’s Māori Ward, currently favour removal. While the final count may shift the numbers, the results so far provide a strong indication of the likely outcome. More >>
Food-Recovery Bank Among Six 2025 Waste Levy Fund Recipients
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 7:41 pm | Stratford District Council
Reducing the amount of food waste going to landfill while supporting people in our community with fresh food is a great service, and we’re pleased to be able to support them as they get started. More >>
Level Up Local Youth Voices With SDYC
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 5:01 pm | Stratford District Council
SDYC will farewell almost half of its members at the end of 2025 as they embark on their next journey, making space for new faces, and fresh ideas and aspirations. More >>
Hay-Mazing Fun On The Way! Registrations Open For 2025 Scarecrow Trail
Monday, 8 September 2025, 10:24 am | Stratford District Council
The Scarecrow Trail is one of Taranaki’s largest scavenger hunts and a beloved fixture on the district’s calendar. More >>
Elections Heat Up In Stratford District As Council Candidates Confirmed
Monday, 4 August 2025, 6:06 pm | Stratford District Council
“It’s encouraging to see so many standing for council and for their community. We’re hoping to see some positive and spirited engagement between residents and candidates during the campaign period,” says Stratford District Council Chief Executive ... More >>
Introducing Stratford’s 2025 Citizen Awards
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 1:17 pm | Stratford District Council
In an awards ceremony on 5 August, John McBride, Donn Buchanan, Donna van den Beuken and Glenys Campbell will be presented with a Citizen Award, while Justin Salisbury and Tatjana Hanne will be given Youth Citizen Awards. More >>
Code Of Conduct Breach
Friday, 11 July 2025, 10:35 am | Stratford District Council
Elected members accepted the investigator’s findings that Deputy Mayor McKay’s actions amounted to a breach of Council’s code of conduct and requested an apology to all fellow elected members and the Audit and Risk Committee. More >>
Represent! Be A Voice For Your Community. Council Nominations Open Soon
Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:34 am | Stratford District Council
SDC Chief Executive Sven Hanne says elected members play a big role in the everyday lives of families, businesses, community groups, and everyone who lives, works, invests, or plays in the heart of Taranaki. More >>
Stratford Library Hosting Award Winning Authors For Free Event – Mysteries By The Mountain
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 11:56 am | Stratford District Council
The Ngaio Marsh Awards and Stratford Library invite book lovers to a thrilling evening of criminally good conversation with three talented kiwi storytellers on 25 June. This mid-winter mystery meeting is a free event, but registrations are required as ... More >>
Free Hydro Hype Pool Party Turning Up The Vibes On 27 June!
Friday, 13 June 2025, 4:26 pm | Stratford District Council
SDYC Co-Chair Lucas Jacobson says Hydro Hype’s a chance to celebrate the end of term, with Zeal Taranaki providing their professional sound system and DJ skills. More >>
Putting The Prosperous Back In Stratford’s Prospero Place
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 10:36 am | Stratford District Council
Director Community Services, Kate Whareaitu says, “Prospero Place has evolved substantially in the last 6 years and it’s exciting to get stuck into developing a more fit for purpose community space.” More >>
