Stratford District Council - Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Whakaahurangi

19/06/2026

What’s your pick? 🌀

👉 YourSay.Stratford.govt.nz

17/06/2026

Happy Toy Story 5 day to those who celebrate.
Why not share your views about Local Government reform as a wee treat?

https://www.yoursay.stratford.govt.nz/simplifying-local-government

17/06/2026

Paying your dog registration fees, property rates or another bill?
You can now do it online at my.Stratford.govt.nz

This is a new feature for our website, which also includes online forms for our animal control services, such as registering a dog for the first time and notifying a transfer of animal ownership.

Our plan is to add more online forms for council services over the next year.

You can also create an account to manage your services easily, but it’s optional.

Take a look online and let us know what you think.

16/06/2026

We're asking our community to share their views on the future of Local Government in Taranaki.

You can learn more and complete the survey here: https://www.yoursay.stratford.govt.nz/simplifying-local-government

It's important you add your voice to the conversation.
The survey is open until 12 July.

13/06/2026

Your phones will be making a loud noise this eve. 📢

One evening a year, phones across New Zealand collectively lose their indoor voices. Tonight is that evening.

Consider this your warning about the warning.

Between 6pm and 7pm tonight, phones across New Zealand will receive the annual Emergency Mobile Alert test.

Remember:
❗ If you have a hidden phone for your personal safety, or the sound of the alert affects your physical or mental health in any way, turn off your devices during this time, or put them in flight mode.
👉📱 Press the volume button on the side of your phone to mute the noise and leave the message up.

For more information: https://getready.govt.nz/prepared/ema

12/06/2026

Help shape the future of your local government.

A community survey is now open and running through to 12 July 2026.

This survey follows Council’s decision at the end of May to participate in the Government’s Head Start pathway, as part of their Simplifying Local Government reform.

Change is coming to how local government works, and the status quo is not an option.

Now is the time for you, our Stratford community, to speak up and help shape the direction of any future proposal.

Complete our survey here: https://www.yoursay.stratford.govt.nz/simplifying-local-government

09/06/2026

Check out this awesome feedback and ideas for activities for Stratford district tamariki and rangatahi - in the form of cards from the Stratford GirlGuiding New Zealand Unit!
They really covered all the bases of what young people may want to do - from seeing hot air balloons to dance parties, even a Kat Wele (Cartwheel) night! 🤸
We love hearing from our community, if you’ve got an idea for youth, drop it in the comments! 👇

04/06/2026

🌧 Please be careful out there. Notice some surface flooding?
Please report anything you see through the free Antenno app or by phone on 06 765 6099.

More information on Antenno: https://www.stratford.govt.nz/contact-us/antenno-app

Heavy rain is expected across parts of Taranaki overnight and through Friday, especially north of Eltham and around Taranaki Maunga.

The heaviest rain is expected from late tonight through Friday afternoon, with heavy downpours possible around the Maunga and a chance of thunderstorms.

The forecast:
MetService Heavy Rain warning in place north of Eltham from 11pm tonight through to 7pm (5 June)
90-120mm of rain across the region
Up to 150-200mm possible around Taranaki Maunga
Heavy downpours and possible thunderstorms Friday afternoon

What this could mean:
Stream and rivers may rise quickly
Surface flooding and slips are possible
Roads could become dangerous, especially in rural or low lying areas

Rain is expected to continue into Friday night , even after the warning officially ends.

If you have time:
Check on outdoor items
Clear drains and gutters (a jacket is recommended as the rain has already started in many areas)
Avoid flood-prone areas if possible
Drive carefully and to the conditions, never drive though flood water

Keep an eye on the latest forecasts and road conditions before heading out.

Safe up to date with forecasts, road conditions and other information here ➡️ https://taranakiem.govt.nz/stay-informed

02/06/2026

For anyone due to travel north today, please ensure you're following NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi - Manawatū-Whanganui & Taranaki for updates on state highway conditions.

SH3 MOKAU TO MAHOENUI (AWAKINO GORGE) - HEAVY RAIN - FINAL UPDATE 2PM

SH3 Awakino Gorge is now OPEN.
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11:25AM, TUE 2 JUN

Due to heavy rain SH3 Awakino Gorge is now CLOSED from Awakino Historic Tunnel and the intersection with Manganui Rd. Road users are advised to avoid the area and delay your journey if possible.

Road users are being advised to use SH4 and SH1 as the alternative state highway route and should not travel to the closure area. Please follow all signage, traffic management, and any instructions from onsite staff.^JP

28/05/2026

Mayor Neil Volzke and Daniel our Health and Safety/Civil Defence Advisor were invited to attend Pembroke School's Inspiring the Future event. Mayor Neil and Daniel got to participate in a Q&A session where the students asked the panel of guests questions to try and guess their jobs. They quickly guessed the Mayor, wonder what gave it away? But it was a different story for Daniel, who walked away considering a new career as an undertaker! 👀

This was a great opportunity to show students a variety of different jobs that they may have never heard of, and for Daniel to share some tips on being prepared in an emergency.

A huge thank you to Pembroke School for the invitation.