If you are looking for somewhere to work or live that offers opportunity and lifestyle, then take a look at Stratford. More and more people are discovering the Stratford District, it has everything you want and it doesn't cost the earth to live here.
There are a large number of employment and business opportunities, a growing tourism sector and a strong retail centre providing everything you need. Stratford town is a strong rural service town supported by a dominant agricultural sector along with energy and rural based industries.
There is still a lot of untapped potential here in Stratford - the Stratford District Council is committed to economic development and providing a ‘business friendly' environment.
Despite a recent climb in house prices in the district as more people have seen the benefits of living in Stratford, you can still purchase a lovely three bedroom home for under $200,000.
Sitting right in the heart of Taranaki, Stratford is less than 30 minutes from the beach, the Mountain, the airport, New Plymouth or Hawera or from your choice of nine excellent golf courses. Stratford District's population is around 9,000 with about 5000 of those living within Stratford's township. There are good health care facilities, excellent schools and strong community support with a large number of sports and community organisations.
If you're an adventurer you can go snow skiing, tramping, helicopter riding, dam dropping, fishing, or use some of the wonderful sports grounds and facilities including the TSB heated pool, the local gym and the TET multi sports stadium with squash, basket ball, netball and tennis courts, and a first class hockey turf.
If you're looking for entertainment there are café's and eateries, the highly acclaimed Percy Thomson Art Gallery, the historic Pioneer Village, Stratford Speedway, the historic TET Kings Theatre and number of privately run tourist attractions in and around the district. The Forgotten World Highway provides a historic journey into a world gone by through tunnels, natural bush with spectacular views and the celebrated village of Whangamomona.
Then there's the Library, Information Centre, sports grounds, parks, picnic areas and playgrounds, and, of course, the world famous Glockenspiel.
The scenery around the district is world famous there are parks and walkways, beautiful Dells, Gardens, Forests and Bush as well as the Mountain and all it has to offer.
People love living the Stratford lifestyle. The people here are friendly, passionate and care about their future and the future of the district. There's everything you need and a lots to do in a unique world of adventure, culture and breathtaking beauty.
It's all about opportunity and lifestyle and you'll find it all in Stratford!
For more information: www.stratford.govt.nz
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