Candidates for the region's three mayoralties and the Taranaki District Health Board as well as for council seats at one of the three district councils or at the regional council tables have been busy attending a series of Meet the Candidates evenings around the region.
Last week, the Stratford Press attended four Meet the Candidates evenings, including the Stratford one organised by the Stratford Press team, and videos of all four meetings are on the Stratford Press Facebook page.
During the events, candidates have faced a grilling from the public over a wide range of issues, from climate change and the youth voice, to what can be done about gang presence in the towns and how the council can work with schools to get the school leavers businesses need.
A common theme amongst the meetings has been the decisions made around the Yarrow Stadium refit and how it will be paid for.