PARKING was at a premium in Whangamomona Chateau to Plateau brings in the crowds out East

THE Third Annual "Chateau to Plateau" went roaring through Stratford on January 31. Sponsored by Suzuki New Zealand and Riverlands, the ‘Chateau to Plateau’ was ... More

Birthday treat at stockcar champs

IT was a dream come true and the best birthday present he could have wanted on Saturday night, when Chris Flett took away third place at the New Zealand Stockcar ... More

 
Cup win for Stratford swimmers

STRATFORD Swimming Club had great success at the Swimming Taranaki Club Relays held at the New Plymouth 50m outdoor pool last Friday night. The team of eight swimmer’s took out ... More

 
Taffy Bayly - horse racing in his blood

STRATFORD owner/trainer Taffy Bayly has horse racing in his blood. A foundation member of the Stratford Trotting Club, Taffy has owned and trained more pacers than he can remember, and ... More

 
Enduring passion

IT takes a certain kind of horse to go the distance in an endurance ride – so too does it take a certain kind of rider. So, it’s just as ... More

 
Ribbons for Romariz mean Bublitz is beaming

ELTHAM’S Tracy Bublitz, and her hot equine protégé Romariz have continued on their winning way, taking top awards at recent national competitions.It was at the Dannevirke A&P Showgrounds on January ... More

 
Stratford White Cricket

THE Stratford White 3rd grade cricket side has continued its unbeaten run by winning the South Taranaki 3rd Grade, 20/20 Competition. In the South Final against Normanby, Stratford opted to ... More

 
Swimming success at Wellington champs

TWELVE Swimmers from the Stratford Flyers competed at the recent Wellington Regional Championships, held January 22-25 at Kirbirnies 50m Long Course Meet.Matthew Anderson (11) won gold in 50m, 100m, 200m ... More

 
Trotting club gears up for annual race day

THE Stratford Trotting Club is holding its 52nd annual race day on Sunday, February 14 and local trainers, drivers and club members are busy preparing for another successful day of ... More

 
Cyclists brave heat in round the mountain challenge

OVER 1600 cyclists in the annual Yarrows Taranaki Cycle Challenge rode the 150km around the mountain in over 30 degree temperatures on Saturday. They were riding, solo, tandem, two-person relay ... More

 

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