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Stratford Anzac Day Commemorations 2021

Thursday, 22 April 2021, 12:43 pm | Stratford District Council

After missing Anzac Day services altogether in 2020 Stratford District Council is looking forward to commemorating the day with an extended dawn service this Sunday, 25 April 2021. This year Council has focused its activity on a single service on ... More >>

Stratford – Have Your Say On The Long Term Plan 2021-2031

Thursday, 25 March 2021, 10:26 am | Stratford District Council

Stratford District Council’s proposed activity for the Long Term Plan 2021-2031 (LTP), outlined in its consultation document and supporting information was adopted for public consultation at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday 23 March 2021. The ... More >>

Meet Your 2021 Stratford District Youth Councillors

Thursday, 4 March 2021, 2:12 pm | Stratford District Council

This week four new Stratford District Youth Councillors have been officially sworn in by District Mayor Neil Volzke. Pictured from L to R: Connor ... More >>

Stratford’s New Aquatic Centre Site Blessed Today

Friday, 19 February 2021, 1:29 pm | Stratford District Council

The site of the new aquatic centre in Stratford was blessed today by Koro Sandy Parata and representatives from Ngāruahine, Ngāti Maru and Ngāti Ruanui. Stratford District Mayor Neil Volzke turned the first sod and gave thanks to everyone who had ... More >>

Shaun Preston Set To Take The Stage For Stratford’s Summer Nights

Wednesday, 27 January 2021, 9:24 am | Stratford District Council

Stratford District Council is excited to announce that Summer Nights will be back on the events calendar for its 11th year – scheduled across two weekends this February 2021. You’re invited to enjoy the musical talents of Aotearoa’s most sought after ... More >>

TSB Pool Complex Evacuation - 21 December 2020

Monday, 21 December 2020, 12:10 pm | Stratford District Council

On Sunday 20 December the TSB Pool Complex was evacuated when a chlorine alarm was triggered. Up to 20 people were using the facility at the time and pool staff safely evacuated them when the alarm went off. Emergency services were notified immediately ... More >>

Stratford I-SITE And Stratford Library A One Stop Shop From 15 December 2020

Monday, 14 December 2020, 4:20 pm | Stratford District Council

The Stratford Information Centre i-SITE is on the move and will be co-located with the Stratford Library in Prospero Place from 15 December 2020. From this week people will be able to book a driving test, buy concert tickets, plan a trip around New ... More >>

13 Young People Employed Through Stratford Workforce Programme Within First Two Months

Monday, 30 November 2020, 10:45 am | Stratford District Council

Stratford’s Workforce Programme aims at connecting young people with employment opportunities, and it’s done exactly that for 13 keen workers within two months of launching. The Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) initiative launched in September ... More >>

Council Agrees To Financially Support A&P Association Vision

Thursday, 26 November 2020, 12:13 pm | Stratford District Council

At an Extraordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 24 November 2020, elected members agreed to loan the Stratford A&P Association $7.18m towards their vision of a multi-use facility in Stratford known as the ‘Stratford Park Project’. More ... More >>

Gift Donations Called For In Stratford District

Tuesday, 24 November 2020, 9:54 am | Stratford District Council

Christmas is fast approaching and Stratford District Council is once again asking residents to donate gifts and bring a little extra joy to some of our local families in need. The Mayoral Christmas Gift Appeal is a tradition in Stratford encouraging ... More >>

Funding Creates Two New Roles At Stratford Library

Wednesday, 11 November 2020, 12:47 pm | Stratford District Council

Stratford District Council has been successful in receiving funding from the New Zealand Libraries Partnership Programme, allowing the creation of two community focused positions within the Stratford Library. The Community Engagement Librarian (Full ... More >>

Stratford’s Scarecrow Trail Starts Today

Friday, 30 October 2020, 12:03 pm | Stratford District Council

Stratford district’s famous Scarecrow Trail kicks off today and finishes Friday 13 November 2020. Cassidy Bishop and her Shaun the Sheep Scarecrow You’re invited to hit the trail with friends and family to see how many scarecrows you can find. ... More >>

Free Wifi Coming To Downtown Stratford

Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 2:42 pm | Stratford District Council

Stratford District Council is pleased to announce a partnership with local internet provider Primo, offering access to free WiFi along Broadway, Stratford. Through this partnership, WiFi will be provided free of charge to users between the northern and ... More >>

Calling All Stratford District Scarecrows

Tuesday, 29 September 2020, 3:04 pm | Stratford District Council

Entries are now open for Stratford District’s annual Scarecrow Trail! An online registration form for Scarecrow entries is available from Council’s website stratford.govt.nz or alternatively forms can be picked up from the Stratford Library or Stratford i-SITE. ... More >>

Stratford District Community Halls Get Funding Boost

Saturday, 26 September 2020, 6:04 am | Stratford District Council

Today the Government announced that Stratford District Council is receiving a Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investment of $339,190 towards the renovation and refurbishment of eight community halls. Stratford District Mayor Neil Volzke says the district’s ... More >>

Former Mayor Remembered As Respected Leader

Monday, 7 September 2020, 4:24 pm | Stratford District Council

Former Stratford District Council Mayor David Walter will be remembered as a well-respected leader says Mayor Neil Volzke. Mr Walter sadly passed away on Saturday 5 September due to a short illness. Mayor Volzke says, “David was a very well-known and much ... More >>

Council To Launch Programme Focused On Youth Employment

Tuesday, 1 September 2020, 11:38 am | Stratford District Council

Stratford District Council has been successful in receiving funding to deliver a programme aimed at connecting young people with employment opportunities. In collaboration with the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) and Ministry of Social Development (MSD), ... More >>

Pool Development Location Decided By Stratford District Council

Tuesday, 25 August 2020, 5:56 pm | Stratford District Council

On Tuesday 25 August at an Extraordinary Meeting of Council, elected members decided on the location of Stratford district’s new pool development. Through a vote, it was decided that the pool be developed on the sports field to the north of the hockey ... More >>

Give Your Next Creative Project A Funding Boost

Monday, 3 August 2020, 11:55 am | Stratford District Council

Funding for round one of the 2020/21 Stratford District Creative Communities Scheme (CSS) is now open. Stratford District Council has a partnership with Creative New Zealand to promote, support and increase participation in community arts and cultural ... More >>

Stratford Mayor Ecstatic About Major Funding Announcement

Thursday, 23 July 2020, 1:03 pm | Stratford District Council

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s visit to Taranaki today has brought great news for the Stratford community. The Prime Minister has announced $10 million of funding to the Stratford District Council for the new pool development ($8 million), and ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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