Latest fromStratford
![Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday
Change clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!
![Serious injuries after rubbish truck and train crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Serious injuries after rubbish truck and train crash
SH3 was blocked and motorists were advised to find alternative routes
![Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.
![‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.
![Stratford votes to retain Māori ward](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Stratford votes to retain Māori ward
'Decision now puts the future of Māori wards in the hands of our community.'
![Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony
The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.
![Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair
A wreath-laying ceremony took place in Stratford, Taranaki on August 8, marking the anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Video / Ilona Hanne
![Councillors debate change to transfer station hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Councillors debate change to transfer station hours
An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.
![Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it
The 18-year-old has clocked up an impressive number of hours as a volunteer.
![King Edward Park joins festival line-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
King Edward Park joins festival line-up
Five new gardens will feature in this year’s Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival.
![Motorsport milestone: Trust backs park project](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Motorsport milestone: Trust backs park project
The Taranaki Electricity Trust awarded a grant of almost $97,000 towards the project.
![Neil Volzke: Are fewer road cones in our future?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Neil Volzke: Are fewer road cones in our future?
OPINION: A reduction in the number of road cones is good news for many motorists.
![Rugby: Well worth the wait — Stratford-Eltham claim overdue win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Rugby: Well worth the wait — Stratford-Eltham claim overdue win
The Stratford club last won the title in 1971 and Eltham in 1991.
![2024 Taranaki Bulls squad named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
2024 Taranaki Bulls squad named
The squad includes seasoned players, new signings and young talent.
![Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s
Wayne Smith took the photos in the 1960s during a women's rugby game.
![Mayor Neil Volzke: Plenty to find joy in when you live in Stratford](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
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=870)
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=870)
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.