Stratford Positive Ageing

21/01/2026

Hi there! We're not actively using this page any more, and instead any positive ageing updates will be shared on the Stratford District Council - Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Whakaahurangi page.

You can also check out Council's website Stratford.govt.nz for info and the online events calendar for activities that our 65+ community may be interested in. View the calendar here: Stratford.govt.nz/Events

If you have any questions about positive ageing events, you can also phone Council on 06 765 6099 or email [email protected]

15/09/2025

🗳️ Here are the Ballot box locations for the local elections if you want to drop off your vote in person.

If you haven’t received your voting pack yet, don’t worry - they’ll be arriving up until around 22 September.

24/07/2025

If you know someone in this age bracket, have a chat and help them enrol.

It's important our young people are ready to vote in the local elections.

📣We've got approx 752 eligible voters aged 18 - 24 years in our district, BUT look at these stats!

❌That's about 361, 18 - 24 year olds, who are NOT enrolled to vote.

🤔361 people who are impacted by the decisions this Council makes, but are not in a position to have their say on who represents them in those decisions going forward.

💬If you know someone within this age bracket, have a chat with them. Ask them if they're on the right side of these stats, and if they're not, help them to enrol.

✔️It's easy to do it online at Vote.nz

📬Everyone enrolled by 1 August will get their voting papers mailed to them. You can still enrol after that date, but you'll need to do a special vote.

21/05/2025

The council's Local Water Done Well consultation closes on Friday 30 May. To learn more about the options and talk through any questions you have, come to one of their final drop-in sessions on Monday 26 May:

• Stratford Library & Visitor Information Centre - 2pm to 4pm
• War Memorial Centre - 6pm to 7pm

Printed Consultation Documents are available from council facilities (and at drop-in sessions), or read the information online and have your say:

https://www.yoursay.stratford.govt.nz/local-water-done-well

20/05/2025

Is it important for Stratford District Council to publish their Central Link newsletter in the newspaper? How often should they send it out by email? Have your say on all things Central Link in the council's short survey and go in the draw to win 1 of 6 $100 vouchers!

Complete the survey here by Mon 26 May: https://www.stratford.govt.nz/CLSurvey

22/04/2025

Join us for our FREE Positive Ageing Forum this May, with engaging presentations and the chance to enjoy a chat over lunch.

In this forum, we'll be focussing on healthy people and warm homes with:
💪 Hilary Blackstock from Sport Taranaki
🏠 Bree Paton-Courtney from WISE Charitable Trust

When and where:
🗓 Monday 12 May
🕥 10:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Stratford War Memorial Centre

Please RSVP by Thursday 8 May. Email [email protected] or call 06 765 6099, including:
• Your name and contact details
• How many people you're registering for
• Any dietary requirements​

We look forward to welcoming you on the day!

17/02/2025

29/01/2025

🎉 **47 Days to Go! Don’t Miss the Event of the Year!** 🎉

Join us for **Age Is Just a Number – Celebrating Experience, Fueling the Future**, an inspiring one-day conference in beautiful Taranaki. 🚀 This is your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the art of aging well with industry leaders, health experts, and motivational speakers who will inspire you to live your best life, no matter your age! 🌟

📅 **Date:** Wednesday 5th March
📍 **Location:** WestEnd Bowling Club

✨ **Why You Should Attend:**
✅ Discover the secrets to healthy aging
✅ Fuel your passions and redefine your future
✅ Network with like-minded individuals
✅ Be part of a supportive, thriving community

💥 **Limited Spots Available – Don’t Wait!** 💥

🎟 **Get your tickets now!** Secure your place at this life-changing event before it’s too late.

📢 Spread the word and bring your friends! Let’s celebrate the power of experience together. 💪

👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/age-is-just-a-number-tickets-1076037289499?aff=oddtdtcreator
or for more information visit our website www.ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz

23/01/2025

☁️ 💨🍿 POSTPONED Saturday’s Summer Nights Movies in Victoria Park!

Winds in excess of 20km per hour have been forecast for Saturday. Putting aside any issues with your popcorn blowing away, winds of that nature would be pretty uncomfortable and would affect your ability to hear the movies, so we’ve made the tough decision to postpone.

🎥 Our new date for the Summer Nights Movies will be Sunday 2 February, starting at the earlier time of 3pm because it's a school night (parents, we got ya). See you then!

🎥 For important event updates (like this) straight to your device, download the free Antenno app. Find out more at Stratford.govt.nz/Antenno