Stratford District Council - Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Whakaahurangi Email Format
Government AdministrationTaranaki, New Zealand11-50 Employees
The Stratford District Council is a local government authority based in Stratford, in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. It serves the Stratford District and develops strategies, policies, and procedures to guide local governance and public services in support of residents and the community, within the government administration sector. The council envisions a vibrant, resilient, and connected community, pursuing outcomes across four pillars: a vibrant community, a sustainable environment, connected communities, and an enabling economy. The Stratford District is positioned as a gateway to Taranaki Maunga, Te Papakura o Taranaki/Egmont National Park, and the Forgotten World Highway, situated at the junction of SH3 and SH43 along the Pātea River, and is noted for its Shakespearean theme and parks and gardens. The council works with community partners, such as Stratford Positive Ageing Group, to deliver local programs and events that support well-being and inclusion, including Puanga celebrations and fitness initiatives at local leisure facilities.