Government budget and revenue in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand: official figures
Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) had total operating income of NZ$107 million in the year ended June 2025 and total operating expenditure of NZ$114 million, an operating deficit of NZ$7.1 million. As a regional council it does not run local roads, water or rubbish services, which belong to the district and city councils in the region.
How much does Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) collect in rates?
Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) collected NZ$64.7 million in rates in the year ended June 2025, 61% of its operating income. That is NZ$248 for each resident of Manawatū-Whanganui (using the June 2025 population estimate), 2nd lowest of 16 councils.
Source: Stats NZ · saved copyIs the budget of Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) growing?
Operating income of Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) rose 4.6% from NZ$102 million in the year to June 2024 to NZ$107 million in the year to June 2025. Employee costs were NZ$31.5 million, 28% of operating expenditure.
Source: Stats NZ · saved copyHow much debt does Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) have?
Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) had term debt of NZ$53.5 million at June 2025, or NZ$205 per resident of Manawatū-Whanganui (4th lowest of 16 councils). Its total assets were NZ$1,437 million and its equity NZ$1,333 million.
Source: Stats NZ · saved copyWhat does Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) spend money on?
The activities on which Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) spent most in the year ended June 2025 (operating expenditure) were transportation (NZ$25.2 million), environmental protection (NZ$24.5 million), planning and regulation (NZ$12.5 million). Stats NZ allocates spending by activity, so costs that cannot be assigned to one activity sit under other categories.
Source: Stats NZ · saved copyHow much does Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) receive per resident?
Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons) had operating income of NZ$409 per resident of Manawatū-Whanganui in the year ended June 2025, 3rd lowest of 16 councils. Current grants and subsidies were NZ$17.8 million.
Source: Stats NZ · saved copyHow Manawatū-Whanganui compares with other regions
Council operating income, year ended June 2025 (NZ$ million) (2025)
Manawatū-Whanganui ranks 12 of 16, highest first. The regional council, or the unitary council where one council covers the whole region.
| Rank | Region | Council operating income, year ended June 2025 (NZ$ million) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Gisborne | NZ$173m |
| 10 | Hawke's Bay | NZ$147m |
| 11 | Otago | NZ$135m |
| 12 | Manawatū-Whanganui | NZ$107m |
| 13 | Northland | NZ$91m |
| 14 | Southland | NZ$52m |
| 15 | Taranaki | NZ$51m |
Council rates per resident, year ended June 2025 (NZ$) (2025)
Manawatū-Whanganui ranks 15 of 16, highest first. Regional councils collect rates for regional functions only; unitary councils (Auckland, Gisborne, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough) also do district functions.
| Rank | Region | Council rates per resident, year ended June 2025 (NZ$) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Northland | NZ$275 |
| 11 | Bay of Plenty | NZ$269 |
| 12 | Hawke's Bay | NZ$268 |
| 13 | Waikato | NZ$266 |
| 14 | Otago | NZ$256 |
| 15 | Manawatū-Whanganui | NZ$248 |
| 16 | Taranaki | NZ$169 |
Council term debt per resident, June 2025 (NZ$) (2025)
Manawatū-Whanganui ranks 13 of 16, highest first. Regional councils collect rates for regional functions only; unitary councils also do district functions.
| Rank | Region | Council term debt per resident, June 2025 (NZ$) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Otago | NZ$425 |
| 11 | Taranaki | NZ$357 |
| 12 | Northland | NZ$294 |
| 13 | Manawatū-Whanganui | NZ$205 |
| 14 | Canterbury | NZ$116 |
| 15 | Waikato | NZ$66 |
| 16 | Southland | NZ$0 |
Council operating surplus or deficit, year ended June 2025 (NZ$ million) (2025)
Manawatū-Whanganui ranks 13 of 16, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Council operating surplus or deficit, year ended June 2025 (NZ$ million) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Taranaki | NZ$-3.9m |
| 11 | Waikato | NZ$-4.0m |
| 12 | West Coast | NZ$-7.0m |
| 13 | Manawatū-Whanganui | NZ$-7.1m |
| 14 | Marlborough | NZ$-11.0m |
| 15 | Tasman | NZ$-24.6m |
| 16 | Gisborne | NZ$-25.2m |
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Sources
- Stats NZ: Local authority financial statistics: Year ended June 2025 (income and expenditure, by activity, financial position; nalafs-jun2025-tables-csv.csv), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b12af625c966…)
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