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It was another small group in attendance at Stratford District Council’s final Long Term Plan (LTP) consultation meeting this week. Seven members of the...

Stratford District Council is seeking public feedback on its 2024-34 long-term plan (LTP) that contains a proposed rates increase substantially higher for...

If the Easter Bunny forgets to plan ahead this Easter - they needn’t panic as they can just hop along to Stratford after the district’s councillors voted in...

Councillors voted unanimously to adopt the annual plan with an 8.9 per cent rates increase

Members of the public can make submissions on the plan until May 28

One councillor voted against the motion, saying it didn't make financial sense.

Councillors look to introduce new charges at pool as they try to reduce rates

Councillors look to introduce new charges at pool as they try to reduce rates

There was Christmas spirit in the air and festive ties scattered around the Stratford District Council chambers, but one topic trumped the final meeting of the year – Covid-19.

In the last 12 months, New Plymouth and South Taranaki district councils, and the Taranaki Regional Council, have all voted for Māori representation. One of the country’s smallest districts with a population of just under 10,000, of whom 14 per cent identify as Māori, councillors had the opportunity to green light the establishment of a Māori ward in Stratford in August last year. But they unanimously voted against it, opting to begin the process in 2024, so they had time to consult wi...