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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 >>
Stratford District Council Rates Increase For 2025/26 Stays On Track From Long Term Plan Forecast
Friday, 30 May 2025, 3:11 pm | Stratford District Council
The Long Term Plan 2024-34 adopted a streamlined approach to the delivery of council services, in recognition of the strained economic environment and a significant reduction in external funding available to council. More >>
Guide To Celebrating Puanga In Whakaahurangi, Stratford
Friday, 23 May 2025, 1:48 pm | Stratford District Council
Puanga gives us the opportunity to celebrate our achievements, remember loved ones, and look forward to the future. It’s also about connecting with whānau and friends, being open minded and interested in what’s possible for the future, says Community ... More >>
Stratford Youth Week 2025: Crafternoon, On The Bus, And Pop-up Cinema Events!
Thursday, 8 May 2025, 1:52 pm | Stratford District Council
Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) Co-Chair Tatjana Hanne says, “The national theme for Youth Week 2025 is Whai Wāhitanga – Take our Place. More >>
Nominate Your Local Stratford Champions For A Citizen And Youth Citizen Award
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 11:09 am | Stratford District Council
Nominating local champions for these awards is a long-standing tradition for the Stratford district, going back 30 plus years. They identify people in the community who have shown leadership, inspiration, or dedication to a cause, contributing to ... More >>
Waste-busting Idea? Stratford District Council’s Ready With Funds!
Monday, 28 April 2025, 3:07 pm | Stratford District Council
“The Waste Levy Fund opened in 2023, and since then we’ve helped some great community waste reduction projects get off the ground,” says Peter McNamara, SDC Waste & Water Education Officer. More >>
Healthy People, Warm Homes At The Heart Of Positive Ageing Forum
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 10:33 am | Stratford District Council
Speaking at the May Positive Ageing Forum will be Hilary Blackstock, Sport Taranaki’s Strength & Balance coordinator, who’ll share opportunities for older adults to keep active in Taranaki, as well as how people can improve strength and balance for ... More >>
Water Security A Key Focus For Taranaki Mayoral Forum
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 10:17 am | Stratford District Council
Mayoral Forum Chair, Neil Volzke says the issue of water security in Taranaki has been a key topic of discussion at recent forum meetings, made more urgent by the current dry conditions affecting the region. More >>
Local Water Done Well – Water Reforms Update From Stratford District Council
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 2:24 pm | Stratford District Council
At an Extraordinary meeting on 25 February 2025, Stratford District Council (SDC) 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 ... More >>
Stratford Community Invited To Make A Final Submission On The Draft Victoria Park Reserve Management Plan
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 9:11 pm | Stratford District Council
“Now it’s time for our community to tell us if the proposed changes to the RMP should remain in the final document,” says SDC Parks and Reserves Officer, Melanie McBain. More >>
