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Puanga event underway at Stratford War Memorial Hall

Puanga event underway at Stratford War Memorial Hall
Tony Skilling

Tony Skilling

9 July 2026

Community EventFestivals Stratford
The Puanga event is underway at the Stratford War Memorial Hall, featuring lighting displays, kids crafts, fire poi, and food trucks.

Puanga event is underway at the Stratford War Memorial Hall, on from 4pm-7pm - with lots to see and do!

✨ Lighting displays
✨ Kids crafts and activities
✨ Fire poi
✨ Sausage sizzle
✨ Ice cream
✨ Food truck
✨ Photo Booth
✨ More!

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