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![Mayor Neil Volzke: Plenty to find joy in when you live in Stratford](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Mayor Neil Volzke: Plenty to find joy in when you live in Stratford
OPINION: Plenty to be postitive about in Stratford.
![Midhirst local inspiring positive change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
![Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
![Course graduates ready to work: 'Thank you for giving me an opportunity of a lifetime'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Course graduates ready to work: 'Thank you for giving me an opportunity of a lifetime'
The graduates are now qualified for the forestry and conservation sector.
![How much your local council gets paid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
How much your local council gets paid
Pay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.
![Pedestrian crossing in front of Stratford's glockenspiel to be removed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Pedestrian crossing in front of Stratford's glockenspiel to be removed
Public feedback is currently being sought on plans for two new crossings.
![Government’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District Council](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Government’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District Council
The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.
!['Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors
'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde
!['We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi
'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.
![Students' verdict on cellphone ban](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Students' verdict on cellphone ban
Taranaki high school students say more needs to be done to stop bullying.
![Carpark and ski field now connected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Carpark and ski field now connected
A 100m-long bridge provides a safer route across the gorge to the Manganui ski area.
![Iwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Iwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration
'We need to make sure our rights and interests are protected.'
![Review: A colourful show that is packed with talent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Review: A colourful show that is packed with talent
If you suffer from FOMO when it comes to theatre shows, don't read this review.
![Give us a chance: Employers urged to consider deaf applicants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Give us a chance: Employers urged to consider deaf applicants
A profoundly deaf woman says deaf people face many barriers in finding employment
![Crowned: Taranaki teen has beauty in the bag with pageant win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Crowned: Taranaki teen has beauty in the bag with pageant win
Shamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.
![Stratford youth push for retention of youth voice in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Stratford youth push for retention of youth voice in Whanganui
'We are the voice of youth in our district,' Victoria Payne says.
![New bridge on SH43 officially opened](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
New bridge on SH43 officially opened
New bridge on SH43 expected to be a safer traffic route.
![Taranaki hardcore: Audrey Cooper turns 102](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Taranaki hardcore: Audrey Cooper turns 102
She's already making plans for her 103rd birthday celebration.
![Councillors put on spot at marae over Māori ward debate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
Councillors put on spot at marae over Māori ward debate
The councillors present were asked to give their personal opinion on one of the topics.
![120km round trip for Stratford's mayor and councillors](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
120km round trip for Stratford's mayor and councillors
It's a tradition that mayor Neil Volzke says is a highlight in his meeting calendar.
!['Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=800)
'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission
Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.