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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 — The Stratford District Youth Council is sighing with relief: all their work leading up to and during Youth Week 2008 paid off.
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STRATFORD — Positive Ageing Forums are always well attended in Stratford, with informative presentations and lively conversations.
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STRATFORD — In cities, towns and districts around New Zealand, youth councils are aiming to make their place better for youth, in whatever way they can.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Library has been running Tot Times for 4 years, but the arrival of Mel Lane, Assistant Librarian, has given it a new lease of life.
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STRATFORD — Sufficient rain means Stratford no longer has a complete fire ban.
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STRATFORD — The Bike Wise Mayoral Challenge is part of Bike Wise Week, a nationwide campaign aimed at getting more Kiwis on their bikes.
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STRATFORD — With water becoming increasingly scarce in the Stratford District, the Stratford District Council recently offered the services of two local plumbing companies to fix any leaking taps in Stratford, Midhirst and Toko urban areas.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Youth Council is crossing their fingers in the hopes of good weather for this Sunday 2 March: Family Movie Day.
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STRATFORD — Stratford is eager to out-cycle South Taranaki, who held their Bike Wise Mayoral Challenge on Sunday 17 February.
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STRATFORD — A total fire ban continues in both rural and urban areas of the Stratford District.
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STRATFORD — Wanted: all Stratford cyclists! Whether you’re a seasoned handlebar hound or just a fair weather pedal pusher, Stratford needs you to help win the 2008 Mayoral Challenge.
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STRATFORD — Tiny Marco School in Whangamomona has a roll of just 10 students but enough spirit to make an entire community proud.
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STRATFORD — With water becoming increasingly scarce in the Stratford District, the Stratford District Council is offering a new and bold initiative.
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STRATFORD — The extremely hot, dry weather means Stratford is at extreme risk of uncontrolled fires.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Library’s Summer Reading Programme has once again proved a success, with 50 young readers from around the District taking part.
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STRATFORD — A touring display developed by the New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) to provide information on food safety has arrived at the Stratford District Library.
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STRATFORD — Stratford District residents can pay tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary in a condolence book at the council building on Miranda Street, Stratford.
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TARANAKI — Around this time, all across the country, district councils are once again turning their attention to their Long Term Council Community Plan.
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STRATFORD — Water restrictions remain in place throughout the Stratford District, despite the wilder weather which has hit the region in the past few days.
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STRATFORD — ‘The Stratford District Library’s Summer Reading Programme has launched! Children and parents crowded the Library for the opportunity to participate in the reading programme themed around space.
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STRATFORD — The people of the Stratford District are well known for their generosity when it comes to helping those in need.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Youth Council is taking a leading role in encouraging family togetherness in the Stratford district.
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STRATFORD — With the Summer Holidays fast approaching, it’s not always easy for parents to find positive things for children to do over the break.
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STRATFORD — Stratford was abuzz with the positivity coming from the Stratford Positive Ageing forum held in the District Council chambers on Wednesday the 7th of November.
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STRATFORD — The Stratford District Youth Council has today broken new territory: they have launched their very own website.
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