Stratford District Council
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The first Stratford Town Board was formed in 1882. The Stratford County Council was formed in 1890. The Stratford Borough Council was formed on 22 July 1898. The Stratford District Council was first formed on 1 April 1989 from a merger between the former Stratford Borough Council and former Stratford County Council and reconstituted on 1 November 1989 as part of the nation-wide "revolution" in Local Government. The Stratford District Council is one of three in the Taranaki region, the other two being the New Plymouth District Council and the South Taranaki District Council.
STRATFORD — Join in the January 2013 school holiday programme! See all of the awesome activities that are happening here.
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STRATFORD — Stratford District Council is reviewing its branding.
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STRATFORD — Mayor Neil Volzke hosted the fifth Stratford District Trade Graduation Ceremony on Thursday 1 November at the Council Chambers.
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STRATFORD — Stratford has seen an increase of visitors to its parks with the start of the garden festivals last Friday.
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STRATFORD — Council has a role in looking to increase opportunities for residents and visitors to Stratford. Council is doing this by contributing to the wealth of its residents through its economic development strategy, which is being considered this week by Councils Policy & Services Committee.
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STRATFORD — The library plays a special role in the Stratford community.
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STRATFORD — The national Keep New Zealand Beautiful campaign runs from the 16th to 22nd September 2012 and the Stratford District Council is encouraging all schools, organisations and community groups in the Stratford District to register for the event to Keep Stratford Beautiful.
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STRATFORD — Each year Stratford residents are invited to complete a survey, which rates the satisfaction levels of services Council provides.
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TARANAKI — The ash from last night’s eruption at Tongariro Volcano has fallen locally around the mountain and is being blown east.
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TARANAKI — The Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management has issued a volcanic advisory that volcanic activity is occurring at Mt Tongariro and the Volcanic Alert level for Tongariro has been changed to Level 2.
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STRATFORD — The Percy Thomson Arboretum on Cloten Road was replanted this week after the destructive vandalism that happened over Queen’s Birthday weekend this year. Stratford District Council would like to thank New World Stratford for their generous donation towards purchasing the new plants.
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STRATFORD — Have you thought about paying your rates via direct debit? With the beginning of the new financial year comes the first instalment of rates and Council would like to encourage rate payers to use direct debit.
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STRATFORD — 2012 Shakespeare Society Sonnet Competition Entries are now being taken for the annual Stratford Shakespeare Society 2012 Sonnet Competition.
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STRATFORD — Each year hard working locals are recognised by the District for their continued contributions to the community.
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STRATFORD — Each year hard working locals are recognised by the District for their continued contributions to the community.
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STRATFORD — Stratford District Council is again making its annual request to residents and road users to help identify areas on local roads for minor improvement works.
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STRATFORD — Each year Stratford residents are invited to complete a survey, which rates the satisfaction levels of services Council provides.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council again wishes to recognise citizens who have made, or who are making, an outstanding contribution to the general well-being of the Stratford District. Those selected, from nominations, either by organisations or individuals (not immediate family members), will be presented with an award certificate.
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STRATFORD — As part of this year’s planned playground development a section of the play area at Victoria Park has been redeveloped and now includes a new piece of equipment.
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STRATFORD — As part of this year's planned playground development a section of the play area at Victoria Park has been redeveloped and now includes a new piece of equipment.
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STRATFORD — Vandalism has occurred over Queen’s Birthday weekend, with a number of public gardens being destroyed.
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STRATFORD — The Youth Council has run a number of successful events to celebrate this year’s Youth Week.
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STRATFORD — Every year, hard working locals are recognised by the district for their contribution to the community and their endless giving. It is no different in 2012.
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TARANAKI — A reminder to all residents that burning household rubbish or green waste is banned on sections less than 5,000 square metres in all urban areas of Taranaki serviced by weekly rubbish collections.
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STRATFORD — As autumn has arrived and winter is on the way residents are reminded to trim back any overhanging vegetation from your property that may be obstructing the use of footpaths. Not only does it make our town look great, but it also assists residents in accessing footpaths.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council and Sport Taranaki School Holiday Programme registrations are now open. From gymnastics to a fear factor farm day there’s an activity for everyone. The programme runs from Tuesday 10 - Friday 20 April.
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STRATFORD — The Creative Communities and Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund, funding rounds are currently open. Application forms are available from the Council Office, Stratford Library, Stratford Information Centre or Council website, www.stratford.govt.nz. Applications close this Friday 30 March 2012.
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STRATFORD — Is it ok to be “off your trolley”? Believe it or not, when out in public it is actually illegal, this includes when in licensed premises.
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STRATFORD — Mayor Neil Volzke welcomed eight new residents to the Stratford District on Wednesday 21 March at a ceremony held in the Council Chambers.
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STRATFORD — Stratford is ready to make its annual splash for National Children’s Day on Sunday 4 March 2012.
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STRATFORD — Last year Council started to develop a strategy to look at how it could aid in building the economic capacity of the District, looking at how we can do better at attracting people to live here, attracting visitors to our District and what we could do to attract employers to base themselves here.
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STRATFORD — The Community and Environmental Services team has welcomed Callum Williamson into the role of Policy Planner.
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STRATFORD — Stratford District Council is making its annual request to residents to help identify areas on local roads for minor improvement works.
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STRATFORD — Council provides a sewerage system for the Stratford community, and the customer base ranges from individual houses to commercial and industrial premises with trade waste.
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STRATFORD — Council has received complaints regarding dogs being walked in and around Prospero Place and footpaths along Broadway between the roundabouts within the central retail shopping area.
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STRATFORD — Under the Building Act 2004 Council is required to be an accredited Building Consent Authority in order to process Building Consents.
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STRATFORD — The Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) scheme comes into effect from 1 March 2012.
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STRATFORD — This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Stratford District Council’s Citizens Awards.
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STRATFORD — “AREA 201 gig a huge success!” say Youth Councillors.
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STRATFORD — Congratulations are in order for Stratford’s Transfer Station and site manager Collette Holgate for winning a Taranaki Regional Council Environmental award this year.
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STRATFORD — On March 27 2010, Stratford’s Glockenspiel Clock Tower will be in darkness for one hour in celebration of World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Earth Hour.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council, with funding from the Ministry of Youth Development and Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, has employed a Youth Initiatives Facilitator. “Last year we did a lot of work with Stratford young people,” said Community Services Manager Pauline James.
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STRATFORD — The western side of Stratford’s Victoria Bridge has been repaved, and lighting will soon illuminate the trees adjacent to the bridge.
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STRATFORD — Broadway South has a new addition - 27 lights designed to illuminate the beech trees at night.
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STRATFORD — Stratford District Council is making its annual request to residents to help identify areas on local roads for minor improvement works.
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STRATFORD — A new Motorhome Dump Site has been constructed on Esk Road, Stratford.
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TARANAKI — Stratford District Council has been granted government funding for an innovative project that will benefit local young people.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council is the leading the way for district councils in Taranaki, with their Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP) already adopted.
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STRATFORD — The just released survey Ministry for the Environment Resource Management Act (RMA) survey of local authorities shows Stratford has achieved a 100% mark for the second time in a row.
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STRATFORD — Every year, hard working locals are recognised by the district for their contribution to the community and their endless giving.
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STRATFORD — Area201, the premises rented by the Stratford District Youth Council, was a resounding success during Youth Week (23-30 May).
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STRATFORD — Already 150 community surveys have been returned to the Stratford District Council.
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STRATFORD — Do you seek fun, excitement and new challenges? Are you someone who is passionate about the youth of Stratford and aged between 12 and 24? If this is you then you might be perfect to become a Stratford District Youth Councillor.
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STRATFORD — Eating out is a treat many Stratford residents enjoy, and deciding where to go to can be difficult with so many great places to choose from.
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Several leading banks say that the number of new building consents are one of the earliest signs of a recovering construction sector, and suggest optimism for corporate and consumer spending.
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Across New Zealand and Australia, April 25 brings reflection, solemnity, realism and pride.
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The draft Long Term Plan for 2009-2019 has progressed to the stage of being available for public consultation.
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The Stratford District Library wants YOU to get creative! To celebrate the New Zealand Post Book Awards, the Library is holding a writing competition.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council has FIVE Long Term Plan signs around Stratford.
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STRATFORD — The draft Long Term Plan for 2009-2019 has progressed to the stage of being available for public consultation.
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STRATFORD — Stratford ratepayers will have no excuse to grumble in the future, says Stratford District Council CEO Michael Freeman.
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STRATFORD — How do you make a road safer by removing a pedestrian crossing? Stratford District Council’s Operations Manager can tell you.
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STRATFORD — Responsible dog owners in the Stratford District are being rewarded with no change in their registration fees, says Stratford District Council Chief Executive Michael Freeman.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council’s draft Long Term Plan highlights several big issues that are of importance to the Stratford District.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council has commenced work on upgrading the Victoria Bridge.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council has approved the draft version of their Long Term Council Community Plan for the years 2009-2019.
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STRATFORD — If you would like to get out of town and have some fun, then come and check out our next ‘On the Bus’ event.
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STRATFORD — Residents in Midhirst are now able to access wired broadband thanks to a new cabinet installed recently.
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STRATFORD — Stratford young people are preparing for a healthy 2009.
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STRATFORD — Every year the Christmas gift appeal sees a huge pile of gifts distributed to less fortunate children and elderly during the Mayor’s Christmas gift appeal.
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STRATFORD — Stratford people are well known for their generosity when it comes to helping those in need.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council has a new-look Community Services team.
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STRATFORD — The winner of Stratford Business Association’s Capture the Heart of Taranaki photography competition was announced in Prospero Place, Stratford, on Saturday.
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STRATFORD — Approximately 30 tonnes of recycling is picked up from Stratford streets every month, with urban residents able to put their recycling waste into a green bin on their kerbside every Wednesday.
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STRATFORD — Stratford ratepayers will receive their updated property valuation notices this week after Quotable Value Ltd carried out its three-yearly revaluation of all properties in the Stratford District.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Youth Council’s recent t-shirt design competition attracted a wide variety of interest through out the community.
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STRATFORD — Stratford District Council Engineering Officer Kim Jansen has completed his NZ Certificate of Engineering (Civil).
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STRATFORD — As the Dunlop Targa Rally cars roared into life, the Stratford District Youth Council got their buckets ready.
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STRATFORD — At the October committee meeting of the Stratford District Council elected members were confronted with the views of ten mythical ratepayers.
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STRATFORD — An initiative from the Stratford District Youth Council saw candidates for the general election available for a public meeting last night.
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STRATFORD — The aging Oxidation ponds in Stratford have undergone a makeover that means they are ready for the busy holiday period.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Council has received a clean bill of health from Audit NZ about their Annual Report.
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STRATFORD — Eating out is a treat many Stratford residents enjoy, and deciding where to go to can be difficult with so many great places to choose from.
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STRATFORD — The annual Greats and Grands Poetry Competition was held in Stratford this week, with another great turnout.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Youth Council has issued a challenge to other Stratford groups and organisations: help keep Stratford beautiful!
The challenge was issued today by Youth Council Chairman Ngawai Matthews, as she planted a Dawn Redwood tree in King Edward Park.
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STRATFORD — Stratford is once again hosting Celia Lashlie, well-known author of ‘He'll be Ok: Growing Gorgeous Boys into Good Men’.
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STRATFORD — The recent Stratford District Council and TET Home Safety Project questionnaires produced a solid response from the Stratford community.
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